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Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

June 22, 2018 Andy Nelson

The bosses of two of Europe’s most prominent airline operators have united in their intent to submit a complaint to the European Commission in Brussels over air traffic control (ATC) strikes, which they claim are

News

U.S. Airlines Take a Stance Against Transporting Separated Child Immigrants

June 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Four major U.S. airlines took a stand against the federal government, asking it not to use any of their flights to transport migrant children separated from their families. Earlier this year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Airlines

How Aerolineas Argentinas is Cutting Costs by Revising Old Contracts

June 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

A few weeks ago, at the presentation of Aerolineas Argentinas’ financial statements, it was mentioned that, in the effort to rationalize expenses, the company had renegotiated a contract with Sabre for the provision and maintenance

Routes

VivaAerobus Joins Mexico City to New York-JFK Market

June 20, 2018 Ian McMurtry

VivaAerobus, a low-cost Mexican carrier, has announced plans to launch service between Mexico City and New York-JFK. The route is scheduled to start on Oct. 18, 2018 utilizing the airline’s 180-seat Airbus A320s. The flight is

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Etihad Reduces Losses for 2017 to $1.5 Billion

June 15, 2018 Andy Nelson

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it is still operating at a loss for 2017, following on from a troubled 2016 which saw the airline post a deficit of $1.95 billion. The company cites increased

Routes

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

June 14, 2018 Jace Moseley

Spirit Airlines announced a significant expansion from their hub in Orlando. Starting this October, the airline will add nine international destinations along with two destinations in United States territories. These additional services will also be

Airlines

Turkish Continues Efforts to Keep Istanbul as a Global Hub

June 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier for Turkey, flies to more countries than any other airline in the world. With destinations in over 110 nations, the airline continues its efforts to make Istanbul a global hub

News

Jet2 Aircraft Diverted, Intoxicated Passenger Banned For Life

June 11, 2018 Daniel Morley

A Jet2 flight from Belfast, Northern Ireland to Ibiza, Spain was forced to divert to Toulouse on last Friday afternoon after an unruly passenger was described as “aggressive” toward other passengers and the crew of

Routes

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

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airlines

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

U.S. Airlines Take a Stance Against Transporting Separated Child Immigrants

How Aerolineas Argentinas is Cutting Costs by Revising Old Contracts

VivaAerobus Joins Mexico City to New York-JFK Market

Etihad Reduces Losses for 2017 to $1.5 Billion

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

Turkish Continues Efforts to Keep Istanbul as a Global Hub

Jet2 Aircraft Diverted, Intoxicated Passenger Banned For Life

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

European Commission Intervenes in Looming Ryanair Strikes

Potential Emirates Acquisition of Etihad Creates Airport Confusion

American and Delta Raise Checked Baggage Fees

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mohawk Airlines

United to Begin Flying Boeing 787-10s to Europe from Newark