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Qantas Looking to Stretch Route Network Even Further by 2022

June 10, 2018 Parker Davis

Earlier this year, Qantas broke a boundary the pioneers of Australian aviation would have never dreamed when the airline was founded in the mid-20th century. In March, the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 made history, flying non-stop

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Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

June 7, 2018 Jace Moseley

Wednesday marked the start of a new joint venture between Air China and Air Canada, two national carriers on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean. The signing took place in Beijing, Air China’s home base, and

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Etihad Announces New Service to Barcelona

June 3, 2018 Joe Pesek

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it will start service to Barcelona beginning this November, becoming the airline’s second destination in Spain following service to Madrid. Etihad will begin operating the route five times a

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Saratov Airlines Ordered to Cease Operations in Wake of Fatal Crash

June 1, 2018 Andy Nelson

Russian regional carrier Saratov Airlines, the airline involved in February’s fatal accident outside Moscow which resulted in the deaths of 71 people, has been ordered to cease operations by the Russian Transport Ministry due to

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Alaska and Southwest Win J.D. Power Awards

June 1, 2018 Jace Moseley

Alaska Airlines won the J.D. Power award as the highest ranked airline in customer satisfaction in North America for the 11th year in a row. The airline ranked highest among traditional carriers according to the

Opinions

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

Airports

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

Airlines

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

News

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

Routes

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

Airlines

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,”

Airlines

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

Airlines

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

News

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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airlines

Qantas Looking to Stretch Route Network Even Further by 2022

Air China and Air Canada Sign Joint Venture as Chinese Carrier Expands North American Presence

Etihad Announces New Service to Barcelona

Saratov Airlines Ordered to Cease Operations in Wake of Fatal Crash

Alaska and Southwest Win J.D. Power Awards

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

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Equatorial Congo Airlines

Embraer Wins Major Orders at Farnborough

Africa’s Largest Nation Announces New National Carrier: Nigeria Air

The Cost of Connecting the Caribbean: The Netherlands Antilles

Qatar Airways Displays Six Aircraft and Unveils New Executive Jet at Farnborough