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U.S. Airlines Begin Resuming Service to Haiti

July 9, 2018 Daniel Morley

Two U.S. airlines have resumed service to Haiti as of Sunday, after service was suspended due to civil unrest in the island nation. Both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have resumed service to the Haitian

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Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

July 5, 2018 Jace Moseley

Piedmont Airlines officially retired the Bombardier Dash 8. The final service will mark the end of a 33-year tenure of the type for the airline. This final flight will operate to Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport

Routes

Changes Coming to United’s Ultra-Long-Haul Route Network

July 1, 2018 Parker Davis

In January of 2016, Chicago-based United announced they would launch a flight from their hub in San Francisco across the Pacific to the small Asian nation of Singapore. The route came as a surprise to

Routes

Sun Country Announces 11 New Routes Across the United States

June 28, 2018 Jace Moseley

Newly converted ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines announced 11 new point-to-point routes to destinations across the United States. The new routes will operate out of Dallas, Texas; Madison, Wisconsin; Portland, Oregon; and St. Louis, Missouri,

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IAG’s Low-Cost LEVEL Expands to Vienna for Intra-European Connections

June 27, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Three Airbus A321s with LEVEL’s livery will arrive into their new base in Vienna, Austria this week, from where they will start operating routes within Europe next July. From Schwechat, they will fly to Malaga, Barcelona,

Airlines

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

June 22, 2018 Andy Nelson

The bosses of two of Europe’s most prominent airline operators have united in their intent to submit a complaint to the European Commission in Brussels over air traffic control (ATC) strikes, which they claim are

Airports

Mile-High Madness at Denver International Airport

June 17, 2018 Parker Davis

If you go onto Google Maps and type in Denver, Colorado, you’ll see one of the oddest city outlines out there. For the most part, it looks like a regular city, but, in the northeast

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The Slow and Painful Decay of LATAM Argentina

June 17, 2018 Pablo Diaz

There are winners and losers in the fast-growing, quick-changing Latin American aviation market. After a few years of uncertainty, LATAM Holdings is ready to take the next step and start the European route expansion it

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

June 4, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Qantas’ international first class product on the A380 is a favorite among avid travelers and frequent fliers alike. From lavish bedding to restaurant-style dining, the product is a step above premium and is worth just

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Lufthansa Cleared in Airfare Price Increase Investigation

May 30, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Germany’s Federal Office for the Defense of Competition (Bundeskartellamt) recently issued its opinion regarding complaints received against Lufthansa, following an investigation into airfare increases that began in November. The German flag carrier was under fire

Routes

Flights from Iceland to New York at All-Time High

May 27, 2018 Thomas Pallini

With tourism in Iceland growing exponentially in popularity among Americans, so have flights to and from the island nation. Historically, the country’s flag carrier Icelandair has been provided the bulk of the service from Iceland

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Wizz Air’s Profits Continue to Soar Despite Heavy Low-Cost Competition

May 25, 2018 Andy Nelson

European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has published strong results for the end of the 2018 financial year compared to 2017, with passenger numbers increasing 24.7 percent to 29.6 million, revenue by 24 percent to €1.95

Routes

WOW Air Set to Start Operations to India

May 11, 2018 Pablo Diaz

The Iceland-based low-cost-carrier WOW Air is expected to announce on May 15 the beginning of its long-haul operations to Delhi, India, showing the strength of its Reykjavik hub. Initially planned to start in 2019, the company

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Wizz Air “Futureproof” Post-Brexit Operation, Obtains UK Operator’s Certificate

May 5, 2018 John Flett

Wizz Air has become the latest airline seeking to “futureproof” their business in a post-Brexit Britain by securing an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating License (OL) from the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Airlines

From Screen to Scheme: A Look at Movie, TV Show, and Airline Sponsorships

April 18, 2018 Ian McMurtry

While it is common for movies and TV shows to have sponsorships with various corporations, usually the extent of these partnerships can range from appearing in the media to commercials. However, some marketing deals between

The Next Chapter for Flights Between the U.S. and Cuba

April 8, 2018 Parker Davis

Back in 2017, AirlineGeeks tackled the topic of U.S. airlines flying to Cuba. It was just after American Airlines had announced a capacity reduction for flights to the Caribbean island nation, and many were unsure

Airports

Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

March 20, 2018 Andy Nelson

It’s Tuesday, March 18, 2008. In the U.S., President George W. Bush is less than eight months from the end of a turbulent presidency. In the UK, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is dealing with the

Airlines

Etihad’s Push for Profitability

March 18, 2018 Parker Davis

Once upon a time, Etihad Airways, for many, was the epitome of luxury in air travel. For many, they still are. With the Residence – a true three-room apartment in the skies – sitting in

Routes

An Irish Alliance: Aer Lingus and Ryanair Sign Flight-Connection Deal

March 6, 2018 Andy Nelson

Ireland’s two largest airlines have agreed to a historic deal to connect short and long-haul routes out of the country’s capital, Dublin. Flag-carrier Aer Lingus and eminent low-cost carrier Ryanair signed the cooperation agreement that will allow

Airlines

Airline Giant HNA Aviation Given Lifeline by Chinese Government

March 5, 2018 Jace Moseley

China’s HNA Group, owner of Hainan Airlines, has been granted a lifeline by the Chinese government amid recent financial troubles, mainly surrounding a large amount of debt accrued due to numerous acquisitions. One of HNA’s largest

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Flights

U.S. Airlines Begin Resuming Service to Haiti

Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

Changes Coming to United’s Ultra-Long-Haul Route Network

Sun Country Announces 11 New Routes Across the United States

IAG’s Low-Cost LEVEL Expands to Vienna for Intra-European Connections

Unlikely Allies Join Forces to Demand Action on European ATC Strikes

Mile-High Madness at Denver International Airport

The Slow and Painful Decay of LATAM Argentina

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

Lufthansa Cleared in Airfare Price Increase Investigation

Flights from Iceland to New York at All-Time High

Wizz Air’s Profits Continue to Soar Despite Heavy Low-Cost Competition

WOW Air Set to Start Operations to India

Wizz Air “Futureproof” Post-Brexit Operation, Obtains UK Operator’s Certificate

From Screen to Scheme: A Look at Movie, TV Show, and Airline Sponsorships

The Next Chapter for Flights Between the U.S. and Cuba

Airbus and Heathrow Mark 10 Years of A380 Flights to London

Etihad’s Push for Profitability

An Irish Alliance: Aer Lingus and Ryanair Sign Flight-Connection Deal

Airline Giant HNA Aviation Given Lifeline by Chinese Government

American Airlines Ends Cordoba, Argentina Route

Sky Airlines Expands to Miami with Airbus A321XLR Order

Alitalia Needs to Downsize Before Lufthansa Is Ready To Invest

Air Baltic Unveils State-of-the-Art Airbus A220 Simulator for Pilot Training

Opinion: I Flew on the World’s Longest Flight and Don’t Remember Most of It. But That’s the Point