Routes

United Applies for Newark to Cape Town Route

April 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In preparation for the upcoming seasonal offering, United applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin new service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport on Monday. United plans to

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

April 7, 2019 Ryan Ewing

American debuted its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, into passenger service on Tuesday. The latest-generation narrowbody aircraft offers exceptional range, larger overhead bin space and, overall, a better passenger experience over previous-generation A320 family models.

News

United Continues Industry Trend By Eliminating Award Chart

April 7, 2019 Parker Davis

In recent decades, airlines turned to loyalty programs as a way to drum up business, a way to attract not just the lucrative business travelers who are going to fly no matter what, but also

News

Alitalia’s Future Back in Spotlight as easyJet Pulls Out

March 20, 2019 John Flett

The future of Italian carrier Alitalia is again under the spotlight as it was announced that easyJet is withdrawing from the process seeking to secure the beleaguered airline’s future. The U.K.-based airline was part of

Routes

Emptying Skies: Tracing International Connectivity in Venezuela

March 19, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

With American Airlines pulling out of Venezuela last week following increased political and social unrest, conceding with the retirement of U.S. diplomatic forces from the country, international outbound connectivity from Venezuela has been halted with

News

Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

March 7, 2019 Will Lee

In response to the rumors of Cathay Pacific buying a stake in Hong Kong Express, the airline revealed the potential takeover bid for the low-cost carrier. The airline is “in active discussion about an acquisition

Routes

WestJet Begins Service to Atlanta

March 6, 2019 Peter Biondi

A special celebration at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday marked the first WestJet flight to the capital of Georgia. The event included a special speech by the Atlanta Airport General Manager, John Selden,

Airlines

Vietnamese Aviation Sees Rapid Growth with Plans for New Aircraft Deliveries

March 4, 2019 Will Lee

As a result of the rapid growth of Vietnam’s aviation industry, Boeing has successfully made two deals in the country. Bamboo Airlines ordered 10 787-9 Dreamliners for $3 billion and VietJet announced that they would

News

Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat Seek to Adopt Higher Foreign Ownership Limits

February 27, 2019 John Flett

Canada’s three major airlines individually announced this month that they would seek shareholder approval to amend their articles of incorporation to increase the limits of foreign ownership. The official announcements by St. Laurent, Quebec-based Air

News

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

February 16, 2019 Peter Biondi

In a new development to recover the airline from bankruptcy protection, Avianca Brasil changed its president. Frederico Pedreira, who will be leaving the company replaced by Jorge Vianna, a former vice-president of the company. Pedreira worked

News

Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

February 15, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Etihad Airways is currently undergoing a spree of financial difficulties. As part of its efforts to adjust in size and scale in seek of better returns, the airline is rumored to have cancelled its remaining

Routes

United Adds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes

February 13, 2019 Daniel Morley

United is planning additional operations for its 737 MAX 9, according to RoutesOnline. The routes will be for the upcoming summer season and will be operated from the airline’s hubs in San Francisco and Houston.

News

Thomas Cook Airlines Up For Sale as Consolidation of European Industry Continues

February 9, 2019 John Flett

U.K. operator Thomas Cook Airlines is up for sale, either in part or as a whole, as Thomas Cook Group PLC seeks to “enhance value to shareholders and intensify our strategic focus.” The airline of

News

Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

February 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Back in October of last year, Southwest announced its intent to offer flights from California to Hawaii, a route where the airline could be benefited by the capabilities and increased efficiency of their relatively new

Airlines

Airlines Continue to Enhance Premium Economy Offerings

January 29, 2019 Will Lee

Premium economy class is an interesting experience, the customers don’t need to go on a spending spree to enjoy better services, ample legroom, priority check-in and boarding, eligibility for using the lounge, along with even

Top Story

Delta Delays U.S. A220 Launch Due to Government Shutdown

January 26, 2019 Andy Nelson

The much anticipated U.S. debut of Delta’s Airbus A220 has been delayed due to the ongoing government standoff in Washington. The initial flight, which was due to takeoff on Jan. 31, has been pushed back

Airports

Operations Slowed at New York-LaGuardia as FAA Advisory Cites ‘Staffing Issues’

January 25, 2019 Pablo Diaz

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a traffic management program this morning at New York’s LaGuardia Airport due to staffing issues at Washington Center. Coded as the ZDC, Washington Center is one of the busiest

Airports

Alaska Postpones Paine Field Launch as Government Shutdown Continues

January 23, 2019 Pablo Diaz

As a consequence of the government shutdown, Alaska Airlines has announced that it will postpone the start of operations from Paine Field to March 4, three weeks later than the originally scheduled date of February

Routes

Allegiant Adds New Base, 16 New Routes to Network

January 17, 2019 Matthew Garcia

Allegiant Air announced the opening of a new base, as well as 16 new routes throughout its network earlier this week. Grand Rapids will become the 16th base for Allegiant, beginning June 4, 2019. The

News

Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

January 14, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Last December, Avianca Brazil filed an injunction for a protective measure, as it failed to cover the bill for Aircastle’s 10 Airbus A320 and one A330 leased aircraft it was operating. During this past weekend,

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Routes

United Applies for Newark to Cape Town Route

Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

United Continues Industry Trend By Eliminating Award Chart

Alitalia’s Future Back in Spotlight as easyJet Pulls Out

Emptying Skies: Tracing International Connectivity in Venezuela

Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

WestJet Begins Service to Atlanta

Vietnamese Aviation Sees Rapid Growth with Plans for New Aircraft Deliveries

Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat Seek to Adopt Higher Foreign Ownership Limits

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

United Adds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes

Thomas Cook Airlines Up For Sale as Consolidation of European Industry Continues

Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

Airlines Continue to Enhance Premium Economy Offerings

Delta Delays U.S. A220 Launch Due to Government Shutdown

Operations Slowed at New York-LaGuardia as FAA Advisory Cites ‘Staffing Issues’

Alaska Postpones Paine Field Launch as Government Shutdown Continues

Allegiant Adds New Base, 16 New Routes to Network

Avianca Brazil Faces Aircraft Reposession

My Unpopular Opinion: It’s the MD-80’s Time To Go

SpiceJet Hires Jet Airways Employees Following Cancellation of All Flights

Avianca Brazil Aircraft Repossessions Continue

ExxonMobil Donates Hydraulic Fluid to Keep Concorde Alive

American Adds New South America Connection from New York