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Air Berlin Files for Bankruptcy Following Etihad Airways Pull Out

August 15, 2017 Tomos Howells

On Tuesday, Air Berlin announced that they will be filing for insolvency after its main shareholder Etihad Airway said it would no longer provide financial support. The German-based carrier has been hit for months with disruptions

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A Secondary Seattle Area Airport? United Announces New Service to Paine Field

August 11, 2017 Parker Davis

United Airlines on Thursday announced they would begin service to Everett, Washington’s Paine Field airport beginning in fall 2018. The airline said they would offer six daily flights to the airport from its hubs in

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A Dive Into the U.S. Airlines’ Latest Report Card

August 9, 2017 Parker Davis

U.S airlines are involuntarily bumping passengers from flights at the lowest levels since 1995, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent Air Travel Consumer Report, released Tuesday by the agency. The report, which

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British Airways Announces A380 Service to Chicago O’hare

August 8, 2017 Joshua Drabble

British Airways has announced its latest Airbus A380 service will be to the Windy City. The new service, which will launch in May of 2018, will be the first regularly scheduled service of an A380

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Qatar Airways Drops Bid for American Airlines Investment

August 2, 2017 Parker Davis

Doha, Qatar-based Qatar Airways announced Wednesday they will not invest in American Airlines as they had previously intended. The U.S. carrier had vigorously opposed the investment. “Further review of the proposed financial investment, taking into

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Photos: American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Makes Flightline Appearance

August 1, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

American Airlines’ first Boeing 737 MAX 8 made an appearance on the flightline in Renton, Wash. on Sunday after completing final assembly. The Fort Worth-based carrier has 100 737 MAX aircraft on order with four

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IAG Profits Rise Despite Challenging Environment

July 31, 2017 Joshua Drabble

International Airlines Group (IAG), the multi-national airline holding company, has announced that its operating profits have risen by an incredible 37 percent to €975m in the past six months, up from €710m during the same

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Five Airlines Ink Huge Equity Deals: But What Comes After?

July 29, 2017 Parker Davis

Over a billion dollars-worth of equity in some of the world’s biggest airlines changed hands Thursday when four companies announced one of the biggest deals to make headlines this year. Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic,

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American, Delta, and Frontier Face Stiff Fines for Violating Consumer Protection Rules

July 24, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Three major airlines in the U.S., American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines, have agreed to each pay thousands of dollars for failing to follow airline consumer protection rules. Each airline was fined for

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Opinion: The Welcomed Withdrawal of the Middle East Electronics Ban

July 19, 2017 Parker Davis

Finally, it sounds like this whole ordeal is nearing the end. Nearly four months ago, U.S. authorities issued a directive banning electronic devices larger than a mobile phone in the cabin on direct flights to

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The Disapperance of Northwest Orient Flight 2501

June 20, 2017 Daniel Morley

This Friday will mark 67 years since the disappearance of Douglas DC-4 over Lake Michigan gripped the nation. On June 23, 1950, a Northwest Orient Douglas DC-4 was making its way northwest over Michigan. Captain

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Gulf Carriers Halt Flights to Qatar Amid Geopolitical Dispute

June 5, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

On Monday, multiple Gulf carriers announced they are suspending services to Qatar amidst a growing dispute between Qatar’s government and several Arab countries on terrorism concerns in the region. The carriers, which include Etihad, Emirates,

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A Transcon Comparison: Flights Across North America

June 2, 2017 Parker Davis

The transcontinental domestic market is one of the most heavily contested sets of routes in the world. One of the flagship transcontinental routes, Los Angeles International to New York’s JFK, sees nearly 40 daily round-trip

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Singapore Airlines Expands Scandinavian Network with Stockholm Flights

May 31, 2017 James Field

Singapore Airlines has added a second new flight to their Scandinavian network portfolio with five times per week service to Stockholm via Moscow. The carrier believes that this will compliment existing flights to Copenhagen in

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Wizz Air Launches New Route to Frankfurt from Sofia

May 25, 2017 James Field

Earlier this week, Wizz Air launched service to Frankfurt, Germany from its growing hub in Sofia, Bulgaria. The first flight launched on May 22 and carried 180 passengers on the maiden voyage, showing a very

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Amazon’s Prime Air Faces Growing Pains Over Recent Pilot Strikes

May 24, 2017 Parker Davis

In August 2016, a newly painted Boeing 767-300F emerged from a paint hanger in New York with a never before seen livery. The light blue, white, and dark gray aircraft flew through the night across

The Gulf’s Aviation Industry: Rags to Riches in 30 Years

May 17, 2017 Parker Davis

In 1971, the Arabian Peninsula began to take on a whole new look. In August, Bahrain gained their full independence, and Qatar quickly followed in September. In December, seven emirates nations were freed from British

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The Air Travel Dilemma: How Do We Fix the Flying Experience?

May 13, 2017 Joe Pesek

Over the past several months I haven’t been able to turn around without hearing someone talking about airlines. Previously nothing has made me happier to talk about an industry I am extremely passionate about, but

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Nigeria Takes the Next Step Toward Aviation Revival

May 8, 2017 Parker Davis

Nigeria’s government Friday announced the appointment of six consultants who would advise the country on possible improvements to their aviation infrastructure, including the promised creation of a national airline. President Muhammad Buhari campaigned with the

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Key Takeaways From the Airlines’ Day on Capitol Hill

May 7, 2017 Parker Davis

A clash of titans took place on Capitol Hill Tuesday when executives from multiple U.S. airlines testified to Congress regarding everything from overbooking to checked bag fees. The meeting was trumpeted as an opportunity for

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Air Berlin Files for Bankruptcy Following Etihad Airways Pull Out

A Secondary Seattle Area Airport? United Announces New Service to Paine Field

A Dive Into the U.S. Airlines’ Latest Report Card

British Airways Announces A380 Service to Chicago O’hare

Qatar Airways Drops Bid for American Airlines Investment

Photos: American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Makes Flightline Appearance

IAG Profits Rise Despite Challenging Environment

Five Airlines Ink Huge Equity Deals: But What Comes After?

American, Delta, and Frontier Face Stiff Fines for Violating Consumer Protection Rules

Opinion: The Welcomed Withdrawal of the Middle East Electronics Ban

The Disapperance of Northwest Orient Flight 2501

Gulf Carriers Halt Flights to Qatar Amid Geopolitical Dispute

A Transcon Comparison: Flights Across North America

Singapore Airlines Expands Scandinavian Network with Stockholm Flights

Wizz Air Launches New Route to Frankfurt from Sofia

Amazon’s Prime Air Faces Growing Pains Over Recent Pilot Strikes

The Gulf’s Aviation Industry: Rags to Riches in 30 Years

Nigeria Takes the Next Step Toward Aviation Revival

Key Takeaways From the Airlines’ Day on Capitol Hill

How the U.S. Visa Ban Could Create Issues for Turkish Airlines

Qantas Celebrates Delivery of First 787

Airbus and Bombardier Look to Double C Series Success with New Partnership

Ethiopian Airlines: A Bright Future for a Growing Airline

Further Woes for Travelers as Hurricane Ophelia Hits the U.K.