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Fly Louie Expands Public Charter Service to Philadelphia

August 2, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Highlighting on its popular Westchester to Nantucket route, public charter airline Fly Louie has announced limited service between Philadelphia and Nantucket. The destination is the airline’s most popular, as CEO Julia Takeda told AirlineGeeks in

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Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

August 2, 2019 Connor Sadler

Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines commenced a new codeshare partnership today with Thailand’s Bangkok Airways. With Turkish being the only airline to connect the two countries, it is hoped that the new codeshare will provide

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Embraer Delivers 51 Jets in Recent Quarter

August 1, 2019 Jordan Green

Brazilian aerospace conglomerate Embraer announced at the end of July the delivery of a total of 51 jets during the second quarter of 2019. Of the 51 deliveries, 26 were commercial jets while 25 were

Airlines

A History of Japan Airlines

August 1, 2019 Andrew Burnham

Aug. 1, 1951, Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded with ¥100 million in capital under chairman Aiichiro Fujiyama and president Seijiro Yanagida. The airline started initially as an independent operation with scheduled domestic routes leasing aircraft

Airlines

Air Canada Extends 737 MAX Grounding into 2020

July 31, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Air Canada has announced that it will be extending its 737 MAX cancellations until Jan. 8, 2020, now, despite turning a profit in the second quarter of 2019. The carrier is expecting the prolonged cancellations

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British Airways Fails to Block Upcoming Pilot Strike

July 31, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

British Airways has lost a court battle with a pilot union over the legitimacy of a potential strike over pilot pay. The injunction intended to block a planned walkout by up to 93 percent of

Planes

Qantas Celebrates 60 Years of Jet Service

July 30, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

On July 29, 1959, a Qantas Boeing 707 took off from Sydney’s Kingsford Airport bound for London, New York and San Francisco via Nadi and Honolulu, becoming the first commercial transpacific flight operated by a

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700th Delta Aircraft with Seatback Entertainment Screens Takes Off

July 30, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Delta Air Lines is doubling down on the passenger experience. After the carrier’s choice to invest in an improved onboard experience for international economy class passengers, the Atlanta-based carrier continues with its roll-out plan to

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Air France Adds Airbus A220 to Fleet, Details A380 Retirement Schedule

July 30, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In a long-awaited decision, Air France has selected the Airbus A220-300 to replace its A318/A319 fleet. The company committed to a firm order of 60 aircraft, with an additional 30 purchase options and 30 acquisition

Airlines

Flying Onboard a Boeing 737 Full of Veterans to the World’s Largest Airshow

July 30, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Airlines often find ways to give back to their respective communities. It is certainly not uncommon to see a carrier donate a few thousand dollars to an aviation educational program or give back to a

Planes

First Look: Onboard British Airways’ New A350-1000

July 29, 2019 Connor Sadler

After a delayed delivery, British Airways finally received its first Airbus A350-1000 on Saturday, the longer variant of the two A350 types available. On Monday, AirlineGeeks got to look around the new aircraft and speak

Routes

Cabo Verde Airlines Announces Route to Washington

July 29, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Cabo Verde Airlines, the national flag carrier of Cape Verde archipelago, has announced a network expansion that will include nonstop service to Washington Dulles International Airport with a thrice weekly frequency. The route will be

Airlines

How Alternative Payment Gives Airlines a Way to Fight Credit Card Fraud

July 29, 2019 Ian McMurtry

As the digital market continues to expand and airlines look to increase their brand through online platforms, the ability for companies to get hurt by credit card fraud has damaged their profits and forced some

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Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile Orders Six Additional A320neos, Adds New Base

July 28, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Three years after setting off on Chilean soil, Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile is ready to set pace for a second base in the country in the city of Concepcion, 300 miles south of the capital

Opinions

United’s ConnectionSaver Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

July 28, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Earlier this year United introduced a new system called ConnectionSaver. This system, on a broad level, scans flights for customers making tight connections and looks at many variables to determine if it’s worthwhile to delay

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WestJet Shareholders Approve Onex Acquisition

July 27, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

During a special meeting held at WestJet’s headquarters in Calgary on Tuesday, airline shareholders and option holders overwhelmingly voted to approve the acquisition agreement reached by WestJet and Onex Corporation (Onex) on May 12, 2019.

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British Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000

July 27, 2019 James Dinsdale

British Airways took delivery of their first A350-1000 from Airbus on Saturday, albeit a little later than initially planned. Touching down just before 2:00 p.m. G-XWBA, the first of 18 ordered by the United Kingdom’s

Routes

North Korea’s Air Koryo to Relaunch Macau Flights

July 27, 2019 Will Lee

After a 15 years hiatus, the state-owned carrier of one of the most secretive countries in the world, North Korea, will relaunch direct flights from its capital, Pyongyang to Macau, China. The airline will operate

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

EgyptAir Flies Newest Dreamliner Home Using Biofuel, Sets Distance Record

July 26, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

EgyptAir took delivery of its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner earlier this week, the fifth of six next-generation Boeing aircraft destined for its fleet. While EgyptAir has been taking deliveries since the beginning of 2019, this

Airports

Milan’s Linate Airport Temporarily Shuts Down, Flights Relocated to Malpensa

July 26, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

The city of Milan this weekend will lose one of its airports for the next three months. Airport “Enrico Forlanini” in Milan-Linate will suspend all commercial operation in the evening of Friday, July 26, when

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Featured

Fly Louie Expands Public Charter Service to Philadelphia

Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

Embraer Delivers 51 Jets in Recent Quarter

A History of Japan Airlines

Air Canada Extends 737 MAX Grounding into 2020

British Airways Fails to Block Upcoming Pilot Strike

Qantas Celebrates 60 Years of Jet Service

700th Delta Aircraft with Seatback Entertainment Screens Takes Off

Air France Adds Airbus A220 to Fleet, Details A380 Retirement Schedule

Flying Onboard a Boeing 737 Full of Veterans to the World’s Largest Airshow

First Look: Onboard British Airways’ New A350-1000

Cabo Verde Airlines Announces Route to Washington

How Alternative Payment Gives Airlines a Way to Fight Credit Card Fraud

Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile Orders Six Additional A320neos, Adds New Base

United’s ConnectionSaver Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

WestJet Shareholders Approve Onex Acquisition

British Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000

North Korea’s Air Koryo to Relaunch Macau Flights

EgyptAir Flies Newest Dreamliner Home Using Biofuel, Sets Distance Record

Milan’s Linate Airport Temporarily Shuts Down, Flights Relocated to Malpensa

VivaAerobus to Serve Chicago From Five Cities in Mexico

Southwest Announcing Route Cuts From Major Hubs and Focus Cities

Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

Tigerair Taiwan Adding 15 New Airbus A320neo to Fleet

GoAir Potentially Seeking IPO