June 15, 2018 10:00 am ET
June 4, 2018 5:06 pm ET -
Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney
Qantas’ international first class product on the A380 is a favorite among avid travelers and frequent fliers alike. From lavish bedding to restaurant-style dining, the product is a step above premium and is worth just about every point, mile or…
May 30, 2018 10:00 am ET -
Lufthansa Cleared in Airfare Price Increase Investigation
Germany's Federal Office for the Defense of Competition (Bundeskartellamt) recently issued its opinion regarding complaints received against Lufthansa, following an investigation into airfare increases that began in November. The German flag carrier was under fire for alleged monopolistic practices in…
May 17, 2018 8:13 pm ET -
Aeromexico Drops Planned Barcelona Route, Cites Unfair Emirates Competition
Last week, Aeromexico rushed to announce the reopening of the Mexico City to Barcelona route, after the Mexican aviation authority denied Emirates the possibility to operate a Dubai-Mexico route with a fifth freedom stop in Barcelona. While accusations of protectionism…
May 13, 2018 9:00 am ET -
What to Expect After the UAE-U.S. Open Skies Deal
On Friday, American and Emirati officials quietly signed a deal that should help end the battle that has been going on for years between airlines over the freedom of the skies. In a private meeting at the State Department on…
May 11, 2018 10:00 am ET -
Mexican Authorities Block Emirates’ Fifth Freedom for Barcelona Stop
In a largely expected ruling, the Mexican Transportation and Communications Committee (SCT) and the consortium administering Mexico City International Airport denied the request for fifth freedom rights that Emirates Airline filed for a route between Dubai and Mexico City, including…