Routes

As of Nov. 5, American Airlines launched flights to Beijing from Los Angeles, becoming the first U.S.-based carrier to operate this route. American 181 will depart daily from Los Angeles (LAX) at 10:55 A.M., and arrive at Beijing International Airport (PEK) at 4:20 P.M. the next day. The return flight, American 180, departs Beijing at […]

For years now, enthusiasts, frequent fliers, and the airline industry as a whole have been speculating that Southwest Airlines would at some point commence service to Hawaii, the U.S. state located 2,390 miles from California. You heard that right. We’re thrilled to share our intention to bring our world-famous hospitality and value to the Hawaiian […]

Industrial action among nine public-sector unions in France, including the main air-traffic controller’s union, has resulted in disruption in the skies over Europe. The strike, lasting from Monday evening until Wednesday morning, has caused cancellations and diversions across the continent. The French General Directorate of Civil Aviation (GDAC) is demanding a 30 percent reduction in all […]

Business jet carrier, OneJet, announced it will be opening a second base in Milwaukee. The expansion is the first for the Pittsburgh-based carrier since it switched from an Indianapolis hub to its current Pittsburgh home. The expansion is backed by local investors including former Midwest Airlines CEO Tim Hoeksema. OneJet is a public charter company […]

The Boeing 737 MAX is seen by many as the future of the narrowbody market, along with Airbus’ A320neo family. However, it seems that the MAX may be filling a different role: nonstop trans-Atlantic flights. On Sept. 13, Air Canada announced that they would be operating their 737 MAX aircraft on trans-Atlantic routes once the […]

Delta Air Lines has announced their new winter schedule aimed at the skier market. The new service will begin on December 21. Delta is adding nonstop flights from their hub at Salt Lake City to Vail/Eagle, Colo. and Montrose/Telluride, Colo. Twice weekly flights from Atlanta to Vancouver will also be added. The company is also […]

Ireland-based Ryanair has announced an expansion plan for their operations in Frankfurt, Germany next summer. Ryanair is a relative newcomer to the larger Frankfurt Main Airport, having previously operated its flights out of the smaller and more distant Frankfurt Hahn Airport. At Frankfurt Hahn, the airline will add a route to Plovdiv, Bulgaria while increasing frequency […]

With Summer 2018 vacation planning already under way, United announced this morning its plan to launch seasonal routes to four new destinations in Europe including Reykjavik, Iceland, Porto, Portugal, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Zurich, Switzerland. While Reykjavik will be served via United’s hub in Newark, Zurich’s new route will come from San Francisco. Finally, Edinburgh service […]

In celebration of 80 years of flying to the Mile High City, United Airlines on Wednesday announced a seasonal service between the carrier’s hub in Denver and London’s Heathrow Airport. The route, which is still subject to government approval, would operate daily between March 24 and Oct. 26, 2018. According to the airline, the route […]

After starting with their first international operations by taking over AirTran, Southwest has kept their foot on the gas when it comes to adding flights and expects to see even more expansion during the winter season. St. Louis and Nashville will see new international routes thanks to the Dallas-based carrier while Ft. Lauderdale will receive […]