January 6, 2024 7:55 am ET
January 2, 2024 9:30 am ET -
Airline Bars Solo-Travelers Under 18 Years Old
On January 1, EgyptAir introduced new regulations, signaling a transformative start to 2024 for young travelers. Minors under 18 are now barred from jetting off to international destinations without their guardians, a move aimed at prioritizing the safety and well-being…
December 31, 2023 5:00 pm ET -
AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2023
Undoubtedly, 2023 was another historic year for the aviation industry. On a global scale, airlines continued to blossom again following turbulent COVID-19 times. With vaccine availability increasing around the world, the industry slowly recovered: countries loosened restrictions, opened borders and…
December 30, 2023 3:17 pm ET -
U.S. Airline Frequent Flyer Programs Under DOT Spotlight
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has met with several U.S.-based airlines to discuss frequent flyer programs (FFPs). According to Reuters, the DOT is researching some ‘unfair and deceptive’ practices in airline FFPs that may be negatively impacting members. These…
December 28, 2023 4:20 pm ET -
AirlineGeeks’ 2024 Commercial Aviation Outlook
Here we are; 2024 is right around the corner and there are plenty of developments to keep an eye on as the commercial aviation sector looks to write its next post-pandemic chapter. Indeed, the airline industry remains ever-so-cyclical as it…
December 27, 2023 3:47 pm ET -
American’s Cancel-Free Mainline Holiday Operation
Despite weather events at some of its hubs, American managed through the peak holiday travel period from December 20-25 with zero mainline flight cancellations. According to data from Flightaware, the Fort Worth-based carrier scheduled 18,210 mainline flights during this period.…