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Lufthansa Renews Interest in Struggling Alitalia

November 4, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

In an unexpected twist of the never-ending saga of Alitalia’s restructuring, German carrier Lufthansa is now becoming an interested party in the operation. After expressing a lukewarm interest at various stages throughout the entire process,

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Brazilian Government Eyes Invitation to JetBlue, Ryanair to Fly in the Country

October 30, 2019 Peter Biondi

Local media reported that the Brazilian government could approach JetBlue, Ryanair, and other low-cost airlines during the forum of leaders of the Latin American and Caribbean Association of Air Transport to convince them to fly

Airports

Beijing Daxing Airport Begins International Service

October 29, 2019 Will Lee

One month after the grand opening, Beijing’s Daxing Airport gradually started its international services. Air China launched the airport’s first international flight to Bangkok on Sunday morning. Daxing Airport is the second airport in Beijing,

Opinions

Opinion: Is This How It Ends? Southwest Considering Airbus Orders Going Forward

October 26, 2019 Parker Davis

Thursday morning brought the release of Southwest Airlines’ third-quarter results. While Chief Executive Gary Kelly brought forth a number of interesting statistics showing the airline continues to be financially and operationally resilient despite massive troubles

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Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

October 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Swiss has confirmed that it will inspect the Airbus A220 due to engine problems. This passage to the workshop will result in the cancellations of flights, said the carrier on Tuesday without providing further details.

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American Expects 737 MAX Return to Service in January 2020

October 9, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a statement issued moments ago, American Airlines expects that the Boeing 737 MAX will fly again as of Jan. 16, 2020. The company anticipates that software updates will result in the recertification of the

Airports

Good Traveler Program Adds Jackson Hole Airport to Partner List

October 8, 2019 Jordan Green

Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) in Wyoming sits in the picturesque Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains. It enjoys the unique designation of being the only commercial airport in the United States within a national park.

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Malaysia Airlines Inks Codeshare Agreement with British Airways

October 8, 2019 Will Lee

Malaysia Airlines announced a codeshare flight agreement with British Airways to open new UK and European destinations. According to the new arrangement, Malaysia Airlines will extend its services to Manchester, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and

Airlines

ICAO General Assembly Draws To A Close In Montreal

October 7, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

For the past two weeks the representatives of all the 193 States that are members of ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization, have been reunited at the ICAO Headquarter in Montreal, Canada for the 40th

Airlines

Ryanair Boss Predicts More European Airline Collapses

October 7, 2019 John Flett

The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will on Monday conclude the largest peacetime repatriation of more than 140,000 U.K. citizens after the collapse of travel firm Thomas Cook. The final flight, from Orlando to Manchester,

Opinions

Opinion: Delta is Building an Aerial Empire Right Under Our Noses

September 30, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Delta Air Lines is one of the world’s largest air carriers and, now, certainly the most formidable force in the global aviation market. In a shocking announcement on Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta-based company said it would

Airlines

American Airlines, GOL Downplay Shocking LATAM-Delta Move

September 27, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The day after Delta’s shocking announcement of the acquisition of a 20 percent stake in LATAM was marked by one thing: the excitement and joy behind both new partners’ communications and the damage control strategies

Opinions

Opinion: Why Be a Frequent Flyer Program Prisoner?

September 27, 2019 Parker Davis

I love frequent flyer programs. Honestly, it may be safer to say I love all of the debate and discussion they create. Whether it’s about how to achieve an airline’s highest level of status for

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Thomas Cook Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded

September 22, 2019 Pablo Diaz

After failing to secure additional funding, the largest and oldest tourist broker Thomas Cook has ceased operations on September 23, setting an end to almost 180 years of history and tradition. Even though the group’s

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Delta Experiences Troubles with Free WiFi

September 20, 2019 Parker Davis

Just about six months ago, I posited that it was not yet time for free inflight WiFi. It came after Air New Zealand announced all properly-equipped planes would have offer the service effective immediately and

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No Finish Line Yet In Sight For Alitalia

September 14, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Those who were looking forward to another episode of the never-ending saga of Alitalia and its quest for survival will have to wait a bit longer. The deadline for the presentation of a binding offer

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UPS Operates Charter Flight to Support Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort

September 10, 2019 Jordan Green

Last week, Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas for two days. With 185 mph winds and torrential rains, the category 5 hurricane unleashed an immense path of devastation and destruction on the island nation. In the

Routes

JetSmart Adds Two International Routes Between Chile and Peru

September 9, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Over the last couple of years, JetSmart Chile has been changing the industry dynamics in South America, exploiting point-to-point markets in both domestic and regional realms that gear away from the centralized structure that characterizes

Planes

Spending the Day with American Airlines in Roswell, N.M.

September 5, 2019 Joe Pesek

It comes as no surprise to many that American Airlines has opted to retire its MD-80 fleet. As the ‘Mad Dogs’ climbed higher in age and were no longer fuel-efficient compared to newer entrants, it

Planes

American Sends Long-Time Super 80 Workhorse to the New Mexico Desert

September 4, 2019 Matthew Garcia

American Airlines officially laid the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 to rest on Wednesday after 36 years of service with the airline. Today, 26 Super 80s, as the airline marketed them as, still in American Airlines’ polished

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airlines

Lufthansa Renews Interest in Struggling Alitalia

Brazilian Government Eyes Invitation to JetBlue, Ryanair to Fly in the Country

Beijing Daxing Airport Begins International Service

Opinion: Is This How It Ends? Southwest Considering Airbus Orders Going Forward

Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

American Expects 737 MAX Return to Service in January 2020

Good Traveler Program Adds Jackson Hole Airport to Partner List

Malaysia Airlines Inks Codeshare Agreement with British Airways

ICAO General Assembly Draws To A Close In Montreal

Ryanair Boss Predicts More European Airline Collapses

Opinion: Delta is Building an Aerial Empire Right Under Our Noses

American Airlines, GOL Downplay Shocking LATAM-Delta Move

Opinion: Why Be a Frequent Flyer Program Prisoner?

Thomas Cook Shuts Down, Leaves Passengers Stranded

Delta Experiences Troubles with Free WiFi

No Finish Line Yet In Sight For Alitalia

UPS Operates Charter Flight to Support Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort

JetSmart Adds Two International Routes Between Chile and Peru

Spending the Day with American Airlines in Roswell, N.M.

American Sends Long-Time Super 80 Workhorse to the New Mexico Desert

Tokyo’s Narita Airport Suggests Third Runway Addition and New Development

A New Inspiration of Japan: An Inside Look at ANA’s New Premium Products

New Orleans International Airport Opens New Terminal Building

Airbus Ends October on a Strong Note

Sea-Tac Airport Reaches New Milestone in North Satellite Modernization Project