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Routes

American Adds Europe Flights, Reduces Asia Routes

August 22, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Dallas/Fort Worth-based American Airlines has made a large route announcement involving added European service and modified Asia service. For Europe, American will add routes from their Charlotte, Dallas – Fort Worth, Chicago’s O’Hare, Philadelphia, and

Planes

Disappearing into the Desert: American Sends 8 Super 80s to Roswell

August 21, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As part of its efforts to fully retire its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80s by 2019, American Airlines has sent 8 of its Super 80s, as the airline refers to them, to Roswell International Air

News

Las Vegas is Getting Nonstop Flights to Tokyo…But Only for 11 Days

August 9, 2018 Parker Davis

Last week, American Airlines announced plans for a new complement to its Asian route network, a flight from Las Vegas’s McCarran International Airport and Tokyo’s Narita Airport. This route, however, is not like the airline’s

News

Recap: U.S. Airlines Report Second Quarter Earnings Amid Rising Fuel Prices

August 3, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Over the past few weeks, airlines in the U.S. have been releases their second quarter 2018 earnings. These releases were of particular interest to curious investors looking to see how airlines would handle increasing fuel

News

American Airlines Changes Basic Economy Rules, Follows Delta’s Lead with Passenger-Friendly Changes

July 27, 2018 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines recently announced a major change to its basic economy fare rules as it will now allow basic economy passengers to bring carry-on luggage on flights, in addition to a personal item. Previously, only

Opinions

Opinion: U.S. Airports Should Follow the Lead of Those Abroad

July 20, 2018 Parker Davis

Each year, over 3 billion passengers pass through each of the world’s airports, all of them following what is essentially the same path to get from the curb to their gate. That path from the

News

Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

July 5, 2018 Jace Moseley

Piedmont Airlines officially retired the Bombardier Dash 8. The final service will mark the end of a 33-year tenure of the type for the airline. This final flight will operate to Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport

Planes

Delta to Add Refreshed 777-200 to Sydney Market in March 2019

July 5, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Delta Air Lines has put their newly refurbished Boeing 777-200ER back into service after the aircraft received a cabin overhaul. The aircraft flew Detroit to Beijing fitted with Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, and

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

News

Oneworld Announces New Connect Partnership to Expand Alliance

June 4, 2018 Daniel Morley

The Oneworld alliance has announced a new partnership to offer more global opportunities to its customers, particularly for its frequent flyers. The new initiative, oneworld Connect, will be launched with its first airline, Fiji Airways,

Top Story

Dallas/Fort Worth to Keflavik: Classic Competition and Hometown Pride

May 27, 2018 Parker Davis

In the evening of May 24, a bright purple Airbus A330-300 touched down at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The aircraft, registered TF-WOW, is one of two of the type flying for Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW

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

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

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,”

Planes

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

April 24, 2018 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to sponsorships with organizations and foundations, airlines tend to keep most of their work behind-the-scenes as they donate time and money to various caregiving organizations around their community. However, there are sometimes

Airlines

Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers

April 11, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Facing numerous challenges and opportunities, leaders of airlines oftentimes come from different backgrounds. Some may rise through the ranks of the airlines while some may be pulled from other industries. These varying backgrounds also impact

Routes

An Irish Alliance: Aer Lingus and Ryanair Sign Flight-Connection Deal

March 6, 2018 Andy Nelson

Ireland’s two largest airlines have agreed to a historic deal to connect short and long-haul routes out of the country’s capital, Dublin. Flag-carrier Aer Lingus and eminent low-cost carrier Ryanair signed the cooperation agreement that will allow

Top Story

Qatar Airways Open to Codeshare Discussions with American Airlines

March 1, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Despite the ongoing dispute between the big three airlines of Gulf nations in the Middle East and the U.S. airlines regarding the Open Skies agreement and the issue of government subsidies, Qatar Airways has announced

Airports

Chicago O’Hare Eyes Dramatic Expansion

February 26, 2018 Daniel Morley

The nations third busiest airport may be getting bigger. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the city of Chicago and the airlines serving Chicago O’Hare are nearing an $8.5 billion deal to expand the airport.

Airlines

Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

February 25, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

As the Gulf carriers continue to grow their fleets and expand their route networks, U.S. carriers continue to pursue their agendas in reversing the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the United Arab

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American

American Adds Europe Flights, Reduces Asia Routes

Disappearing into the Desert: American Sends 8 Super 80s to Roswell

Las Vegas is Getting Nonstop Flights to Tokyo…But Only for 11 Days

Recap: U.S. Airlines Report Second Quarter Earnings Amid Rising Fuel Prices

American Airlines Changes Basic Economy Rules, Follows Delta’s Lead with Passenger-Friendly Changes

Opinion: U.S. Airports Should Follow the Lead of Those Abroad

Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

Delta to Add Refreshed 777-200 to Sydney Market in March 2019

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

Oneworld Announces New Connect Partnership to Expand Alliance

Dallas/Fort Worth to Keflavik: Classic Competition and Hometown Pride

Opinion: Gaining American Airlines Elite Status Made Me Less Loyal

American Airlines Opens New Gates at O’Hare

Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers

An Irish Alliance: Aer Lingus and Ryanair Sign Flight-Connection Deal

Qatar Airways Open to Codeshare Discussions with American Airlines

Chicago O’Hare Eyes Dramatic Expansion

Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Qantas Schedules Last 747 Flight to Hawaii, Confirms Final Service to U.S.

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits

Logo Lineage Part 5: What Was Old Is New Again

Aerolineas Argentinas Takes a Big Hit in 2018 Financials