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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

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Delta Expands Joint Venture with WestJet, Consolidates Trans-Atlantic JV Without Alitalia

July 24, 2018 John Flett

Delta Air Lines has been making headlines in the last few days with news of expanded strategic partnerships both within North America and trans-Atlantic. The U.S. carrier has broadened its joint venture (JV) with Canada’s

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Delta’s Plan to Offset Higher Fuel Costs

July 14, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines released their second quarter earnings this past week. The investor community was looking forward to seeing how continually rising fuel costs in 2018 would impact the airline’s financial performance. Fuel prices were

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

Top Story

Delta Looking to Asia for Revenue Growth

June 29, 2018 Akhil Dewan

After Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced the resumption of its service to India, the carrier has stated that it is looking to Asia for future revenue growth. In a statement at the National Press Club

News

The Next Chapter in the “Guide” Animal Saga

June 24, 2018 Parker Davis

Early last year, I wrote an article on the problem airlines have had responding to passengers bringing animals into the cabin under the guise that they are there for emotional support. In the article, I

Planes

Delta’s Refurbished 777 is a Win For Passengers

June 23, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Earlier this month, Delta unveiled its first refurbished Boeing 777-200 featuring the carrier’s new business and premium economy classes. The airline operates a fleet of 18 Boeing 777-200s, with ten Long Range (LR) variants and

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Delta Announces Service to Osaka from Seattle in Partnership with Korean Air

June 15, 2018 Samuel Chen

Delta announced that the airline would be adding nonstop service to Osaka-Kansai (KIX), Japan, from Seattle (SEA), beginning in 2019. Delta currently offers service from Osaka to Honolulu daily. When the Seattle to Osaka route

Planes

The Leisure Liner: How Airlines are Utilizing the Boeing 757-300 Today

June 13, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Following the success of the Boeing 757-200, the Boeing 757-300 was originally launched in 1996 as a way to provide a narrowbody alternative to the Boeing 767-200 and McDonnell-Douglas MD-10. The aircraft would have the

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Delta Creates Pop-Up Lounge for Middle Seat Passengers

May 22, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Oftentimes, passengers who are stuck with the middle seat on an airplane are considered the unlucky ones. From battling over armrests, missing out on the views of the ground below, and being squished between to

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

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A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

April 17, 2018 Ryan Ewing

The East Coast’s commercial aviation sector was hit with a heavy dose of bad luck early this week, featuring three back-to-back inflight mechanical incidents involving separate U.S. airlines. In every case, however, the rigid and persistent

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Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

April 13, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines posted record revenues for the first quarter of 2018 and set an upbeat tone for the entire industry. The airline had an operating revenue of $9.76 billion and a net income of

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

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: North Central Airlines

March 22, 2018 Daniel Morley

North Central Airlines was founded in 1939 as the aviation arm of the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company. Based in Clintonville, Wisconsin, the airline started by using a small Waco biplane for company use. In

Routes

Delta Announces Domestic Route Additions from Salt Lake City and Boston

March 21, 2018 Samuel Chen

Delta announced Tuesday morning that the airline will begin service between the airline’s hub at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and El Paso, Texas, beginning October 1. The flight will be operated by a

Airlines

Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

March 1, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Aeromexico will begin nonstop flights between Leon (BJX) and Detroit (DTW) from April 30, in cooperation with its SkyTeam alliance partner Delta Air Lines. The daily roundtrip flights between the Motor City and the Central

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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U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

January 29, 2018 Parker Davis

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to announce tomorrow an agreement with Doha-based Qatar Airways in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between the three U.S. legacy carriers and the gulf carriers.

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Delta

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

Delta Expands Joint Venture with WestJet, Consolidates Trans-Atlantic JV Without Alitalia

Delta’s Plan to Offset Higher Fuel Costs

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

Delta Looking to Asia for Revenue Growth

The Next Chapter in the “Guide” Animal Saga

Delta’s Refurbished 777 is a Win For Passengers

Delta Announces Service to Osaka from Seattle in Partnership with Korean Air

The Leisure Liner: How Airlines are Utilizing the Boeing 757-300 Today

Delta Creates Pop-Up Lounge for Middle Seat Passengers

Alaska Airlines Announces Basic Economy Fares

A Flying Force for Good: Organizations and Airline Livery Combinations

A String of Bad Luck? Three Near Back-to-Back Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours

Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

Executive Series: U.S. Legacy Carriers

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: North Central Airlines

Delta Announces Domestic Route Additions from Salt Lake City and Boston

Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

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

U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

ALPA Releases Statement Warning of Single-Pilot Aircraft

Azul May Buy Brazilian Regional Carrier to Secure Additional Congonhas Slots

Emirates Outlines Highly-Disputed Dubai to Mexico City Route

Atlantia to Become Alitalia’s Majority Stakeholder

Amaszonas Seeks to Grow in Bolivia, Expand in Regional Market