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Opinion: Gaining American Airlines Elite Status Made Me Less Loyal

May 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

For my entire traveling career of nearly 10 years, I’ve managed to never attain elite status on any airline that I’ve flown on. As a frequent traveler and avid reader of travel blogs, I’ve noticed

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How a Pilot Shortage Has Slowly Been Affecting Emirates

May 20, 2018 Parker Davis

In early April, Emirates President Sir Tim Clark held a press conference in Hamburg, Germany. This was just a few days after the airline had announced they would be cutting flights to their destinations in

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Loyalty Has Its Perks: Bid for Dinner with a Retired United Boeing 747

May 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Members of United Airlines’ Mileage Plus program, the Chicago-based airline’s frequent flyer loyalty program, will have the chance to say one last farewell to United’s now-retired Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Through its MileagePlus Exclusives program, members

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American Airlines Opens New Gates at O’Hare

May 15, 2018 Daniel Morley

This weekend, American Airlines and the city of Chicago opened five new gates at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The new gates are located in American’s L Concourse in Terminal 3. The gates have been nicknamed

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Indian Government Blocks Merger of Jet Airways and JetLite

May 14, 2018 Akhil Dewan

The Indian government has formally rejected the proposed merger of Jet Airways and JetLite, its regional low-cost subsidiary. The decision comes three years after the airline’s board approved the merger. In a filing to the

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What to Expect After the UAE-U.S. Open Skies Deal

May 13, 2018 Parker Davis

On Friday, American and Emirati officials quietly signed a deal that should help end the battle that has been going on for years between airlines over the freedom of the skies. In a private meeting

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Struggling South African Airways to Receive $400 Million Capital Injection

May 11, 2018 Andy Nelson

The South African government has promised another sizeable cash injection to its ailing national carrier to assist with “urgent financial obligations,” it was announced on Thursday. The latest 5 billion rand ($400 million) boost will mean that

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Frontier Adds Another Batch of New Routes

May 9, 2018 Jace Moseley

Frontier announced that they would be expanding their route map with the addition of two new cities to their list of destinations. The two new cities will be Norfolk and Wichita. The route announcement also

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Boston-Maine Airways

May 3, 2018 Daniel Morley

Boston-Maine Airways was founded in March of 1999 as a feeder airline for the third incarnation of Pan American Airways. Guilford Transportation Industries, a company specializing in railroads, had purchased the Pan Am brand after

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Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

April 30, 2018 Daniel Morley

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced the introduction of a basic economy fare for its passengers. The announcement was made during an earnings call earlier this week. The new fare class will be called “Saver Fare,”

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The Fallout from Southwest Flight 1380’s Engine Failure

April 29, 2018 Parker Davis

On April 17, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 took off from New York’s LaGuardia Airport bound for Dallas Love Field with 144 passengers and five crew onboard. As the jet neared its cruising altitude, passengers

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A Virgin Farewell: What It Was Like to Go Behind-the-Scenes for Virgin America’s Final Flight

April 26, 2018 Guest Author

At midnight on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, the airline business lost another brand that helped to change and revolutionize the industry. On this day, the Virgin America brand was retired by Alaska Airlines, who had

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The New Law that Could Change How Travelers Book Flights

April 22, 2018 Parker Davis

In early 2012, Spirit Airlines sent this email out to customers: “WARNING: New government regulations require us to HIDE taxes in your fares.” In what some might call typical Spirit Airlines fashion, the carrier was protesting

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From Screen to Scheme: A Look at Movie, TV Show, and Airline Sponsorships

April 18, 2018 Ian McMurtry

While it is common for movies and TV shows to have sponsorships with various corporations, usually the extent of these partnerships can range from appearing in the media to commercials. However, some marketing deals between

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A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

April 17, 2018 Ryan Ewing

The East Coast’s commercial aviation sector was hit with a heavy dose of bad luck early this week, featuring three back-to-back inflight mechanical incidents involving separate U.S. airlines. In every case, however, the rigid and persistent

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Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

April 17, 2018 Parker Davis

When the first commercial aircraft took to the skies in the early part of the 20th century, and for even decades after, flying was an escape from the world below. For two, five, even ten

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Allegiant Stock Slips after ’60 Minutes’ Examines Safety Record

April 16, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Allegiant Air was the subject of Sunday’s episode of ’60 Minutes’ on CBS. In roughly 30 minutes, the program scrutinized the airline’s safety record, via interviews from industry and union representatives, passengers, and FAA records or previous

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Frontier Breathes New Life into Struggling Long Island Airport

April 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Long Island MacArthur Airport, a small multi-use airport located midway between New York City and Montauk Point smack dab in the middle of Long Island, was once a thriving airport that served those who didn’t

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Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

April 13, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines posted record revenues for the first quarter of 2018 and set an upbeat tone for the entire industry. The airline had an operating revenue of $9.76 billion and a net income of

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IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

April 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a statement released this morning, IAG Group, the holding company that controls British Airways and Iberia, among other companies, confirmed that it took a major step towards the acquisition of Norwegian Air Shuttle. The

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airlines

Opinion: Gaining American Airlines Elite Status Made Me Less Loyal

How a Pilot Shortage Has Slowly Been Affecting Emirates

Loyalty Has Its Perks: Bid for Dinner with a Retired United Boeing 747

American Airlines Opens New Gates at O’Hare

Indian Government Blocks Merger of Jet Airways and JetLite

What to Expect After the UAE-U.S. Open Skies Deal

Struggling South African Airways to Receive $400 Million Capital Injection

Frontier Adds Another Batch of New Routes

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Boston-Maine Airways

Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

The Fallout from Southwest Flight 1380’s Engine Failure

A Virgin Farewell: What It Was Like to Go Behind-the-Scenes for Virgin America’s Final Flight

The New Law that Could Change How Travelers Book Flights

From Screen to Scheme: A Look at Movie, TV Show, and Airline Sponsorships

A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

Allegiant Stock Slips after ’60 Minutes’ Examines Safety Record

Frontier Breathes New Life into Struggling Long Island Airport

Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

Lufthansa Group Announces Light Fare

LATAM Airlines Concludes Sabre Systems Integration

Delta Creates Pop-Up Lounge for Middle Seat Passengers

Planned French ATC Strikes Will Affect Tuesday Flights