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U.S. Congressional Bill Removes Restriction on Baggage Fees

September 22, 2018 John Flett

U.S. airlines will be unrestricted with regard to baggage charges and change fees after a bill authorized by a congressional board removed a clause from the FAA reauthorization bill to mandate “reasonable and proportional” fees.

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United Unveils New Boarding Process

September 19, 2018 Daniel Morley

Airlines have long struggled to come up with an efficient way to board an aircraft and the boarding process can be the source of many passenger complaints as crowds of passengers clog the boarding lanes.

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Air Albania: Europe’s Mysterious New Airline

September 16, 2018 Andy Nelson

While it remains a rare occurrence in Europe when a new flag-carrier emerges, on Friday, Sept. 14 Air Albania took its first steps towards entering regular service with the delivery of its first aircraft, an

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United Share Price Hits Record High

September 16, 2018 John Flett

United Airlines reported a record share price on Friday with the value of its stock breaking the $90 mark for the first time. The value of the company has risen an incredible 33 percent this

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Garuda Indonesia Replaces CEO of 18 Months, Reshuffles Executive Board

September 15, 2018 Jace Moseley

Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia’s national carrier, announced that it would be replacing its chief executive officer and reshuffling a large majority of their executive board. Pahala Mansury, the former CEO, was replaced with an executive from

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Starlux Airlines Inches Closer to Planned Launch in 2020

September 15, 2018 Will Lee

Starlux Airlines, which was founded in May in Taiwan, has begun releasing more details as it plans to begin operating at full service in early 2020. The airline’s chairman, Kuo-Wei Chang, is a certified Boeing

Routes

Frontier Continues Expansion with Six New Routes

September 12, 2018 Daniel Morley

Frontier has announced another round of expansion, announcing six new routes. The new routes will all be seasonal as well as less than daily. The biggest expansion will be at Orlando International Airport with four

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Ryanair Facing “Biggest Strikes They’ve Ever Seen”

September 8, 2018 Andy Nelson

The largest low-cost carrier in Europe has been warned it faces continent-wide strike-action at the end of September unless it improves working conditions for cabin crew. The move comes on a day where Ryanair has

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British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

September 8, 2018 John Flett

British Airways faces another public relations nightmare as the company has advised that their mobile app and website were the target of a cyber breach which has compromised personal data, specifically the payment card information,

Routes

WOW to Launch New Service to Orlando

September 6, 2018 Jace Moseley

As the busy summer season for transatlantic airlines comes to a close, Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air announced on Wednesday its newest U.S. destination, Orlando, Fla. The Central Floridian city will be served from the

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Viva Air Set to Begin International Expansion with its Peruvian Arm

September 4, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

After a year of solid growth in the Peruvian domestic market, Viva Air Peru, part of Viva Air, announced that it will begin flying between Lima, Peru and two cities in Colombia beginning in November

Airports

Chile Reduces Airport Boarding Fees to Boost Domestic Travel

September 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

The Government of Chile announced yesterday a plan to reduce the different boarding fees currently charged at its national airports, in an effort to reduce the impact of the fees into airfares and a further

Planes

Boeing Announces New Tech for 737 MAX 10

September 2, 2018 Parker Davis

In 2010 European aircraft manufacturer Airbus launched the Airbus A320neo (new engine option) family, which took the already successful narrow-body family and improved fuel burn and operating efficiency. The program garnered huge numbers of orders,

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SAS Posts Strong Quarterly Figures Despite Operational Challenges

September 1, 2018 Andy Nelson

Scandinavian Airlines has posted what CEO Rickard Gustafson describes as “One of the strongest results in SAS’ history” on Friday with the publication of its Q3 interim report. Revenue, pre-tax profit and passenger numbers all

The Rise and Fall of Flights from Iran to Western Europe

August 26, 2018 Parker Davis

In 2015, the nations of the U.S., U.K., Russia, France, Germany, China, and the European Union struck a landmark deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the nation’s nuclear program. The deal, which dealt

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Air France, British Airways and KLM to Suspend Routes to Tehran

August 25, 2018 Andy Nelson

Three of Europe’s largest carriers have announced they plan to end flights to Tehran, the Iranian capital, citing lack of demand and poor financial performance. The final flights in September will mark the end of

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Delta Announces International Route Changes Following Similar American Announcement

August 22, 2018 Jace Moseley

Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday changes to their transatlantic route map and schedules, just a day after American announced a major update to its international route network. The announcement includes the addition of a new route,

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Mr. Smith Goes to Paris: Strike Threats and a Falling Share Price Shows Work is Cut Out for New Air France-KLM CEO

August 18, 2018 Andy Nelson

The recent appointment of Canadian Benjamin Smith as CEO of Air France-KLM has ruffled some feathers within the organization that operates both the French and Dutch flag-carriers. French and Dutch unions are already threatening strike action,

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A Never Ending Story in the Eternal City: The Fight to Keep Alitalia in Italian Hands

August 11, 2018 Andy Nelson

The plight of Alitalia, Italy’s flag-carrier, would not be breaking news to anyone with even a mild interest in aviation. It’s an airline that has, in the kindest words possible, had a dizzyingly awful financial

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United, Avianca and Copa Look for a New Three Way Joint Venture

August 10, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Avianca and Copa Airlines want to enter into a three-way deal with United Airlines, which would strengthen the U.S. to Latin America presence of the three Star Alliance members. At an event held for the

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airlines

U.S. Congressional Bill Removes Restriction on Baggage Fees

United Unveils New Boarding Process

Air Albania: Europe’s Mysterious New Airline

United Share Price Hits Record High

Garuda Indonesia Replaces CEO of 18 Months, Reshuffles Executive Board

Starlux Airlines Inches Closer to Planned Launch in 2020

Frontier Continues Expansion with Six New Routes

Ryanair Facing “Biggest Strikes They’ve Ever Seen”

British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

WOW to Launch New Service to Orlando

Viva Air Set to Begin International Expansion with its Peruvian Arm

Chile Reduces Airport Boarding Fees to Boost Domestic Travel

Boeing Announces New Tech for 737 MAX 10

SAS Posts Strong Quarterly Figures Despite Operational Challenges

The Rise and Fall of Flights from Iran to Western Europe

Air France, British Airways and KLM to Suspend Routes to Tehran

Delta Announces International Route Changes Following Similar American Announcement

Mr. Smith Goes to Paris: Strike Threats and a Falling Share Price Shows Work is Cut Out for New Air France-KLM CEO

A Never Ending Story in the Eternal City: The Fight to Keep Alitalia in Italian Hands

United, Avianca and Copa Look for a New Three Way Joint Venture

Picking Up the Pieces: Libyan Carriers Find Their Postwar Footing

LATAM Adds New Routes from Lima Hub Despite Airport Congestion

Delta Tacks on More Airbus A330neo Orders to Support International Growth Strategy

Nigeria’s Aging Aircraft Struggle Continues as Government Seeks Increased Control

Brexit Draft Document Continues Uncertainty for Future of U.K-E.U. Aviation