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New EU Regulation Takes Aim at Middle East Carriers

June 3, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Airlines in the United States have for years been crying over alleged subsidies that Middle Eastern carriers receive. The U.S. carriers will tell anyone who will listen that the so-called ME3, which includes Qatar Airways,

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Asiana Faces More Financial Tribulations, Cuts First Class Offering

May 10, 2019 Will Lee

South Korea-based Asiana has announced that it will stop offering first class service in September. Also, the beleaguered carrier will terminate service to the Indian city of New Delhi and the Russian city of Khabarovsk

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GOL Reassures Confidence in 737 MAX, Schedules New Flight With Jet

May 7, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

While some Boeing 737 MAX operators around the world are looking to seek compensation from Boeing for the costs associated with the global fleet’s groundings, Brazilian carrier GOL has scheduled a new flight with the

Airlines

Airline Networks: A Marketing Perspective

May 1, 2019 Peter Biondi

Network design is one of the fundamental drivers of airline costs and revenues. Airlines routes require detailed planning and may require a whole year to be implemented. Quite often, we see airlines announcing new routes

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Air India Close to Defaulting on Loans for Aircraft Purchases

April 22, 2019 John Flett

The Indian aviation market faces more turmoil as state-owned carrier Air India is potentially about to default on just over $1 billion in loans due this financial year which were used for the purchase of

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Routes

New EU Regulation Takes Aim at Middle East Carriers

Asiana Faces More Financial Tribulations, Cuts First Class Offering

GOL Reassures Confidence in 737 MAX, Schedules New Flight With Jet

Airline Networks: A Marketing Perspective

Air India Close to Defaulting on Loans for Aircraft Purchases

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

Qantas Plans Chicago Flight with 787 Dreamliner

Alitalia Receives “Non-binding Expression of Interest” from Football Club Owner

Airbus Officially Launches A321XLR at Paris Air Show

St. Louis Airport Gives Aviation Enthusiasts a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Airport Operations

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show