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Out to Lunch: Qantas Shows Off First Class Offerings

March 10, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Australian flag carrier Qantas is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of its partnership with chef Neil Perry, the man behind Rockpool restaurant and others in Sydney. To mark the occasion, Qantas invited AirlineGeeks to lunch in

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Sun Country Takes Flight to the North Pole

December 18, 2018 Thomas Pallini

While Sun Country Airlines is known for transporting Minnesotans down south to destinations out of the cold during the winter season, the airline conducted a special flight to an even colder destination than Minneapolis, the

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ANA’s Turtle-themed A380 Rolls Out of the Paint Shop

December 13, 2018 James Dinsdale

One of the three Airbus A380s on order to Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA) has rolled out of the paint shop in Hamburg, completing a 21-day paint job featuring the blue turtles of Hawaii. This

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Destination Orlando: Snowball Express Enters 13th Year with Trip to Disney

December 9, 2018 Thomas Pallini

American Airlines conducted a nationwide airlift on Saturday as it flew 12 aircraft from every corner of the country on a special mission, bringing Gold Star Families to Walt Disney World in Orlando. As part

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Air Italy Announces New U.S. Flights as Senators Request Investigation

December 5, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Air Italy has announced it will launch new routes to two new American cities in 2019, choosing to serve the West Coast cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco in its latest route expansion. Following

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California Pacific Airline Finally Takes Off

November 3, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Startup airline California Pacific celebrated the commencement of its first flight this week. The one hour and 30 minute flight from Carlsbad, California’s McClellan-Palomar Airport to San Jose was the first time the airline was

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VivaAerobus Inaugurates New Service Between New York and Mexico City

October 19, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Mexican low-cost airline VivaAerobus inaugurated a new route on Thursday from Mexico City to New York. The first flight, VB3940, departed Mexico City on-time just after 7:00 a.m. and arrived 4 hours later just before

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A Surprise Trip for Good: JetBlue Giving Away Trip to Surprise Destination to Give Back

October 17, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Sweepstakes are very common in the industry as airlines will often include all-expenses-paid vacations to luxurious locales throughout the world. JetBlue just announced its latest sweepstakes that also includes an all-expenses-paid trip for the lucky

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Qantas Retires Another 747 to California Desert

September 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As part of its plan to retire its aging Boeing 747-400 fleet in the next few years, Qantas Airways has sent another one of its 747s to the Mojave Desert for a permanent rest. VH-OJT,

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Elite Airways Launches First Flight from Long Island

September 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Long Islanders now have a direct connection to Melbourne, Florida and the Bahamas as Elite Airways launched its inaugural flight this morning from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip, New York on its 50-seat Bombardier

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Cape Air Announces New Flights to New York’s JFK Airport

August 29, 2018 Thomas Pallini

New Yorkers now have a new way of getting out of the city to the famous Massachusetts island of Nantucket and iconic Cape Cod as Cape Air has announced it will begin seasonal winter service

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Aerolineas Argentinas Adds Second 737 MAX Route to Dominican Republic

August 28, 2018 Pablo Diaz

With the departure of its flight AR1326 at 11:05 p.m. last August, Argentina’s main carrier Aerolineas Argentinas started operating a second route to Punta Cana, one of Dominican Republic’s most demanded tourist destinations. The route

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Aeromexico Expands Route Map with Service to Two New Destinations

June 8, 2018 Samuel Chen

Aeromexico announced that it will begin service to two new destinations in Central America and the Caribbean from Mexico City starting in November. The Mexican flag carrier will begin flying to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on

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Air Italy Begins Operations with Inaugural Flight to New York

June 2, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In a major step forward for the reincarnated Italian airline Air Italy, the airline flew its first ever flight in its new branding from its home base at Milan’s Malpensa Airport to New York’s JFK

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Southwest Extends Flight Schedule, Announces New Routes

June 1, 2018 Samuel Chen

As of Thursday, Southwest Airlines has extended its flight schedule through Jan. 6, 2019, allowing passengers to book tickets through this time. This extension includes new nonstop options between several cities that have not previously

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Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

May 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Sun Country Airlines’ President and CEO Jude Bricker announced in an email on Wednesday the airline’s newest cabin changes following the restructuring of the airline with a low-cost business model. The shift from Sun Country’s

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LATAM Airlines Concludes Sabre Systems Integration

May 22, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Sabre Corporation announced that its customer LATAM, the largest airline group in South America, finalized the migration process aimed to unify two separate reservations systems into one across its combined carriers. LATAM and Sabre migrated LATAM

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An Ode to Virgin America: Flying the Old Virgin Brand on the New Alaska Airlines

May 21, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Virgin America, the unlikely brainchild of eccentric British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, began operations in the United States in 2007. With its emphasis on passenger comfort and entertainment, It was a new, exciting endeavor that

Airlines

Indian Government Blocks Merger of Jet Airways and JetLite

May 14, 2018 Akhil Dewan

The Indian government has formally rejected the proposed merger of Jet Airways and JetLite, its regional low-cost subsidiary. The decision comes three years after the airline’s board approved the merger. In a filing to the

Opinions

Opinion: The Unaccompanied Minor Program Needs Reform

May 6, 2018 Parker Davis

If you go the website of virtually any U.S.-based airline and try to buy a seat for anyone under the age of 15, you’re met with a message that goes a little like this: “Tickets

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Flight

Out to Lunch: Qantas Shows Off First Class Offerings

Sun Country Takes Flight to the North Pole

ANA’s Turtle-themed A380 Rolls Out of the Paint Shop

Destination Orlando: Snowball Express Enters 13th Year with Trip to Disney

Air Italy Announces New U.S. Flights as Senators Request Investigation

California Pacific Airline Finally Takes Off

VivaAerobus Inaugurates New Service Between New York and Mexico City

Qantas Retires Another 747 to California Desert

Elite Airways Launches First Flight from Long Island

Cape Air Announces New Flights to New York’s JFK Airport

Aerolineas Argentinas Adds Second 737 MAX Route to Dominican Republic

Aeromexico Expands Route Map with Service to Two New Destinations

Air Italy Begins Operations with Inaugural Flight to New York

Southwest Extends Flight Schedule, Announces New Routes

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

LATAM Airlines Concludes Sabre Systems Integration

An Ode to Virgin America: Flying the Old Virgin Brand on the New Alaska Airlines

Indian Government Blocks Merger of Jet Airways and JetLite

Opinion: The Unaccompanied Minor Program Needs Reform

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