September 24, 2018 4:51 pm ET
September 23, 2018 12:14 am ET -
Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000
Cathay Pacific launched its longest route to date on Saturday to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The flight was a major milestone for both the airline and airport, as Cathay inaugurated its first long-haul flight on its brand-new Airbus…
September 22, 2018 8:18 pm ET -
U.S. Congressional Bill Removes Restriction on Baggage Fees
U.S. airlines will be unrestricted with regard to baggage charges and change fees after a bill authorized by a congressional board removed a clause from the FAA reauthorization bill to mandate “reasonable and proportional” fees. The disclosure comes after a…
September 21, 2018 12:36 pm ET -
European Commission Intervenes in Looming Ryanair Strikes
The European Commission has intervened in the wage conflict at Irish low-cost-carrier Ryanair. The airline is being requested to apply European Union (EU) lawfully and across its operations and to offer local contracts to local crews rather than Irish contracts…
September 21, 2018 9:35 am ET -
Potential Emirates Acquisition of Etihad Creates Airport Confusion
Word broke on Thursday of Emirates potentially acquiring Etihad, a piece of news that seems to re-appear every few months. Both airlines are state-owned by different emirates in the UAE. Emirates is owned by the government of Dubai while Etihad…
September 20, 2018 8:26 pm ET -
American and Delta Raise Checked Baggage Fees
American Airlines has decided to increase the fee for the first checked bag from $25 to $30, effective for all tickets purchased September 21 and beyond. The second bag fee will raise from $5 to $40, following a trend that…