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The Fallout from Southwest Flight 1380’s Engine Failure

April 29, 2018 Parker Davis

On April 17, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 took off from New York’s LaGuardia Airport bound for Dallas Love Field with 144 passengers and five crew onboard. As the jet neared its cruising altitude, passengers

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United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

April 24, 2018 Pablo Diaz

United Airlines announced yesterday that it has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX 9 aircraft from the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle, Wash. The new aircraft reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions significantly compared to older

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The New Law that Could Change How Travelers Book Flights

April 22, 2018 Parker Davis

In early 2012, Spirit Airlines sent this email out to customers: “WARNING: New government regulations require us to HIDE taxes in your fares.” In what some might call typical Spirit Airlines fashion, the carrier was protesting

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Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

April 17, 2018 Parker Davis

When the first commercial aircraft took to the skies in the early part of the 20th century, and for even decades after, flying was an escape from the world below. For two, five, even ten

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Allegiant Stock Slips after ’60 Minutes’ Examines Safety Record

April 16, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Allegiant Air was the subject of Sunday’s episode of ’60 Minutes’ on CBS. In roughly 30 minutes, the program scrutinized the airline’s safety record, via interviews from industry and union representatives, passengers, and FAA records or previous

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Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

April 13, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Delta Air Lines posted record revenues for the first quarter of 2018 and set an upbeat tone for the entire industry. The airline had an operating revenue of $9.76 billion and a net income of

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Record-Breaking March Points Toward Another Successful Year for Ryanair

April 9, 2018 Andy Nelson

It was another successful March for low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair, with the announcement this week that passenger numbers are up six percent on the same time last year, with a total of ten million passengers

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

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Air Lease Corporation Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAXs

April 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

On Tuesday, Boeing and Air Lease Corporation announced a new order for eight more 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $936.8 million at list prices. With this addition, Air Lease Corporation (ALC) is one of

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EasyJet Boss Optimistic for Future Growth

April 1, 2018 Andy Nelson

Despite the recent disappearance of Air Berlin and Monarch Airlines from the skies, as well as Italian flag-carrier Alitalia’s ongoing financial woes, EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren is optimistic that his airline will continue to thrive

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AirlineGeeks Announces Purchase of Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

April 1, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C, April 1, 2018—AirlineGeeks announced today that the website will purchase one Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at $117 Million at list price. AirlineGeeks will be the first news

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The Saga of El Al, Air India, and Saudi Arabian Airspace

March 31, 2018 Parker Davis

The Backstory On Thursday, March 22, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, bound for Tel Aviv, Israel. The flight – Air India flight 139 – took

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A321LR Completes Its Longest Flight to Date

March 31, 2018 Pablo Diaz

When D-AVZO, the new Airbus A321LR’s test airframe, touched down on Toulouse in the early morning of March 30, it had completed its longest trip to date. The 11-hour long flight departed La Pointe Larue

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Stansted to Become London’s Fastest Growing Airport in 2018

March 27, 2018 Andy Nelson

It’s set to be a busy summer at London’s Stansted (STN) Airport. Already the U.K.’s fourth busiest airport, passenger numbers are anticipated to rise by around 12 percent on 2017’s figures, making it by far

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Qantas Launches First Europe-Australia Nonstop Flight

March 25, 2018 Parker Davis

Sydney-based Qantas Airways on Saturday launched the first ever nonstop flight between Europe and Australia as the inaugural flight lifted off at 6:49 p.m. local time in Perth, Australia, bound for London. The Boeing 787-9

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Hawaiian and Japan Airlines to Commence Codeshare Agreement

March 23, 2018 Ashley Magoon

On Thursday, Hawaiian Airlines announced that they had begun sales of tickets for codeshare flights with its newest codeshare partner Japan Airlines, also known simply as JAL, which will commence three days later on Mar.

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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

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A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

March 11, 2018 Parker Davis

Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday they would report a “very large loss” for the current fiscal year as a result of a blockade placed on the nation by various other Middle East nations last June.

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Hawaiian Confirms Order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft, Squashes Airbus A330-800 Prospects

March 6, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Hawaiian Airlines has officially announced an order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and the option for an additional 10 aircraft on Tuesday, effectively ending Airbus’ plans to deliver an A330-800 aircraft in the near

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Qantas Introduces New Menu Items to Reduce Jet Lag

March 4, 2018 Samuel Chen

Qantas released its new menu for some long-haul flights with the goal of reducing jet lag. Some of these new items aboard Qantas’ new 787 Dreamliner from Perth to London include poke bowls and herbal

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The Fallout from Southwest Flight 1380’s Engine Failure

United Becomes First U.S. Operator of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Variant

The New Law that Could Change How Travelers Book Flights

Group from Northwestern Looking to Make Inflight Wi-Fi Better Than Ever Before

Allegiant Stock Slips after ’60 Minutes’ Examines Safety Record

Delta Sets the Pace for a Strong Industry Outlook

Record-Breaking March Points Toward Another Successful Year for Ryanair

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

Air Lease Corporation Orders Additional Boeing 737 MAXs

EasyJet Boss Optimistic for Future Growth

AirlineGeeks Announces Purchase of Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

The Saga of El Al, Air India, and Saudi Arabian Airspace

A321LR Completes Its Longest Flight to Date

Stansted to Become London’s Fastest Growing Airport in 2018

Qantas Launches First Europe-Australia Nonstop Flight

Hawaiian and Japan Airlines to Commence Codeshare Agreement

Etihad’s Push for Profitability

A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

Hawaiian Confirms Order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft, Squashes Airbus A330-800 Prospects

Qantas Introduces New Menu Items to Reduce Jet Lag

Aer Lingus to Roll Out Refreshed Brand Next Year

China Southern Plans to Have 1,000 Aircraft by 2020

Shanghai Airlines Adds First 787 Dreamliner to Long-Haul Fleet

Singapore Airlines Takes Delivery of First A350-900ULR

The Battle for Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific vs. Hong Kong Airlines