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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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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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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

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Trip Report: Comparing Qatar’s A350-900XWB Business Class with the 777-300ER QSuite

May 4, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Two weeks ago, AirlineGeeks traveled to Doha, Qatar, for the 31st Annual IATA International Ground Handling Conference. This year’s conference, the first one to take place in the Middle East, was being hosted by Qatar

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AirlineGeeks, MCR Development Welcome Aviation Enthusiasts to TWA Showcasing Suite in NYC

May 3, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

AirlineGeeks alongside hotel development and managing company, MCR Development, hosted an exclusive event for a select group of AirlineGeeks readers. Nestled near to the top of the Freedom Tower at One World Trade Center, is

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: WOW air

May 3, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

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Nonstop Singapore to New York Flights Slated to Resume by late-2018

April 28, 2018 Albert Kuan

Singapore Airlines will once again reclaim the title for the world’s longest scheduled flight with the Singapore to New York route. With a new generation of aircraft offering enough fuel efficiency to make lengthy routes

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JetBlue Expands Mint Service from New York

April 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Sunday, JetBlue Airways inaugurated Mint service from New York’s JFK Airport to Seattle-Tacoma Airport. This route is the latest to receive Mint service, following a series of expansion of JetBlue’s newest premium offering from

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JetBlue Flight Attendants Vote to Unionize

April 20, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Flight attendants of New York-based JetBlue Airways have voted in support of joining the Transport Workers Union (TWU). This historic vote for the airline further shrinks the number of flight attendants at major airlines that

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Vintage Flair on Display as JFK Prepares to Open First On-Airport Hotel in 2019

April 19, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Tuesday, the old TWA Flight Center at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport opened its doors briefly to a select group of journalists to get a look at the future site of the long-awaited

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Alaska Airlines Expands in New York with New JFK Flights

April 4, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday two additions to its newly-combined outstation at New York’s JFK airport. The new service will see a new flight between New York and Alaska’s hub in Seattle, as well as

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Qantas Hit with U.S. DOT Fine Regarding New York to Los Angeles Flight

April 2, 2018 Daniel Morley

Qantas Airways, Australia’s national carrier, has been fined $125,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The fine involves the carrier’s route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. The

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Qantas Set to Relocate at New York’s JFK Airport

March 20, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Australian flag-carrier Qantas has announced its plans to relocate from Terminal 7 to Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The move, which will take place on April 3, 2018, will allow

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Trip Report: Flying One of the Few Classic Boeing 737s on Cayman Airways

March 10, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Laid-back Caribbean carrier Cayman Airways is one of the few operators to still fly the classic 737 series. With three of the aircraft in their current fleet of six aircraft, the Classics play a large

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Inside Airbus’ Latest Long-Range Aircraft Design at JFK

February 14, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

The Airbus A321LR — long range, has the ability to fly up to 4,000 nm nonstop. Two weeks into the flight testing phase, Airbus sent the future single-aisle aircraft across the Atlantic to show off

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Trip Report: Onboard Lufthansa’s First Transatlantic Flight in Its New Livery

February 11, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After a busy week for Lufthansa, it was time for the final event for the launch of the rebranding: the first commercial flight in the new livery on a Boeing 747. For the historic flight,

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Nostalgic: A Look Inside the TWA Lounge at One World Trade Center in NYC

January 28, 2018 Hemal Gosai

MCR Development is the company behind the construction of the TWA Hotel at the Trans World Flight Center, also known as the TWA Terminal, at New York’s JFK Airport and corresponding lounge on the 86th

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Iberia Announces First Airbus A350 Long-Haul Route

January 20, 2018 Thomas Pallini

During an event at Fitur, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid, Spanish airline Iberia announced the first route for its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to New York’s JFK Airport. However, the airline did not go

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Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

January 19, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Low-cost airline Norwegian has set a new record time for the fastest ever transatlantic flight by a subsonic passenger aircraft this week for the route between New York and London, using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Norwegian

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Long Haul

January 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Since the introduction of numerous low-cost airlines to the transatlantic market, access to Europe has never been easier or cheaper. New fuel-efficient aircraft and low-cost business models have allowed for increased competition among low-cost carriers,

Air Italy Begins Operations with Inaugural Flight to New York

Flights from Iceland to New York at All-Time High

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

Trip Report: Comparing Qatar’s A350-900XWB Business Class with the 777-300ER QSuite

AirlineGeeks, MCR Development Welcome Aviation Enthusiasts to TWA Showcasing Suite in NYC

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: WOW air

Nonstop Singapore to New York Flights Slated to Resume by late-2018

JetBlue Expands Mint Service from New York

JetBlue Flight Attendants Vote to Unionize

Vintage Flair on Display as JFK Prepares to Open First On-Airport Hotel in 2019

Alaska Airlines Expands in New York with New JFK Flights

Qantas Hit with U.S. DOT Fine Regarding New York to Los Angeles Flight

Qantas Set to Relocate at New York’s JFK Airport

Trip Report: Flying One of the Few Classic Boeing 737s on Cayman Airways

Inside Airbus’ Latest Long-Range Aircraft Design at JFK

Trip Report: Onboard Lufthansa’s First Transatlantic Flight in Its New Livery

Nostalgic: A Look Inside the TWA Lounge at One World Trade Center in NYC

Iberia Announces First Airbus A350 Long-Haul Route

Norwegian Sets New Time Record in New York to London Route by a Subsonic Aircraft

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Long Haul

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