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December 29, 2017 10:09 am ET -
$2.2 Billion: Two Ways to Run a Profitable Airline
$2.2 billion. The net profit of two of the world’s major airlines in 2016. Those airlines, however, have much less in common than their financials might seem to indicate. One operates the truest example of a hub-and-spoke model in the…
December 26, 2017 2:27 pm ET -
Ethiopian Airlines Operates First All-Female Crew Flight in Africa
In a historic feat, Ethiopian Airlines operated the first ever intra-Africa with an all-female crew. The flight, Ethiopian Airlines flight 901, departed from Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa to Lagos, Nigeria. Female flight dispatchers, check-in staff, pilots and cabin crew were…
December 26, 2017 10:00 am ET -
Strong Growth in Indian Domestic Market Fuels Airline Fleet Expansions
The burgeoning Indian aviation industry is forecast to grow significantly over the next ten years, with Indian airlines expected to add over 900 aircraft to their fleets, according to Indian media outlet Firstpost. The growth is expected to be driven…
December 23, 2017 9:26 pm ET -
Photo Gallery: A Last Look at Delta’s Queen of the…
Delta Air Lines’ 747 made a stop at Los Angeles International Airport this week on its hub-to-hub farewell tour for the Queen of the Skies. Delta ship 6314 arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday morning before 10…
December 23, 2017 10:00 am ET -
Opinion: Don’t Blame the Airlines for Shrinking Seats
When travelers around the world over purchase tickets on airlines, what makes them pay an additional premium rather than purchase a cheap, economy fare? The answer is simple: comfort and convenience. For those passengers who can afford the extra cost, they…