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Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

August 13, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In December 2016, Brazil’s national aviation authority, ANAC, issued the famous “resolution 400,” which was an attempt to align the Brazilian aviation rules to the international standards. Among other changes, the most noticeable is the

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Norwegian Turns to Hi Fly’s A380 to Meet Demands on Top Route

August 3, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Passengers traveling on low-cost transatlantic airline Norwegian Long Haul on select flights between New York and London will be getting an upgrade to the Boeing 787 Dreamliners currently operating the route. Due to continued problems

Airlines

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Primera Air

July 30, 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,

Opinions

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

July 16, 2018 Daniel Morley

Norwegian Air Shuttle has proved controversial since their introduction to the international market in 2013. In the United States especially, the airline has been met with criticism from legacy carriers and unions. Groups in the

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How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

July 9, 2018 Connor Sadler

The Beginnings In the U.K,, Ryanair is the face of low-cost travel. It became, and still is, a household name in Great Britain for having some of the cheapest airfares around. The airline serves 37

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Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

June 22, 2018 Thomas Pallini

European low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it is expanding its overseas and long-haul operations to Canada. Already serving numerous cities throughout the United States under its Norwegian Long Haul, Norwegian Air UK and

Routes

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

June 14, 2018 Jace Moseley

Spirit Airlines announced a significant expansion from their hub in Orlando. Starting this October, the airline will add nine international destinations along with two destinations in United States territories. These additional services will also be

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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

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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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Volaris Costa Rica Inaugurates Washington Route, Marks New Chapter for Dulles

May 17, 2018 Thomas Pallini

At 1:30 p.m. local time in San Jose, Costa Rica, a Volaris Costa Rica Airbus A319 aircraft, registration N504VL, departed from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Although it would take nearly 8 hours to get there

Airlines

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,

Routes

Primera Air and MWAA Talk Washington Route Addition

April 29, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In February, the newest airline in the low-cost transatlantic market, Primera Air, announced that it would make a slight change to its route network. Washington’s Dulles International Airport located in Northern Virginia, serving the nation’s

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ANA Continues Peach Aviation and Vanilla Air Integration

April 16, 2018 Samuel Chen

Peach Aviation and Vanilla Air are currently working on integrating and creating the new combined airline’s structure, which is expected to be completed by the end of the fiscal year through March 2020. ANA Holdings,

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IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

April 12, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In a statement released this morning, IAG Group, the holding company that controls British Airways and Iberia, among other companies, confirmed that it took a major step towards the acquisition of Norwegian Air Shuttle. The

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Boeing Delivers First Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft to Thai Lion Air

March 21, 2018 Thomas Pallini

This week marks another first for Boeing as the aircraft manufacturer delivered its first Boeing 737 MAX 9 to the model’s launch customer, Thai Lion Air. Boeing held a delivery ceremony on Wednesday in Seattle at the

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Air International

March 20, 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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Virgin Atlantic Introduces New Discounted Fare Option to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers

March 12, 2018 Daniel Morley

On the heels of basic economy being expanded on transatlantic flights by American Airlines and its oneworld partners, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new fare for consumers seeking a lower cost option for flying the

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Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: LEVEL

February 5, 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,

Planes

Airbus A321LR Completes Maiden Test Flight

January 31, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Wednesday, Airbus announced that its newest narrowbody aircraft model, the Airbus A321LR, had completed its maiden flight test, the first step in the aircraft’s certification process. The test aircraft, MSN7877, flew for 2 hours

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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,

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Brazil Opens Low-Cost Market Authorizing Norwegian to Operate

Norwegian Turns to Hi Fly’s A380 to Meet Demands on Top Route

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Primera Air

Opinion: Norwegian is a Win for Both Travellers and Airlines

How Low-Cost Airlines are Changing the Face of Air Travel

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

Spirit Prepares for Major Expansion in Orlando

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

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Changes Following Low-Cost Restructuring

Volaris Costa Rica Inaugurates Washington Route, Marks New Chapter for Dulles

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: WOW air

Primera Air and MWAA Talk Washington Route Addition

ANA Continues Peach Aviation and Vanilla Air Integration

IAG Group Gets Stake of Norwegian Air Shuttle, Prepares Buyout Offer

Boeing Delivers First Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft to Thai Lion Air

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Air International

Virgin Atlantic Introduces New Discounted Fare Option to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: LEVEL

Airbus A321LR Completes Maiden Test Flight

Low-Cost Airlines Crossing the Pond: Norwegian Long Haul

Opinion: Why It’s Important to Look at Aviation from a Big Picture Perspective

Delta Goes Against Trend, Continues Seatback Entertainment Push

AAviationDay 2018: A Global Recap

Taipei Taoyuan Airport Yearns for More Transit Passengers

Interjet Receives Compensation for Faulty Sukhoi Aircraft