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Alitalia Still Without a Savior, Is the End Approaching?

October 17, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Another deadline has passed for Alitalia and there is still no indication of a likely solution to the Italian flag carrier’s long-standing troubles. A binding offer that was due to be presented by Oct. 15

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Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

August 2, 2019 Connor Sadler

Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines commenced a new codeshare partnership today with Thailand’s Bangkok Airways. With Turkish being the only airline to connect the two countries, it is hoped that the new codeshare will provide

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The Importance of Airline Alliances

July 22, 2019 Peter Biondi

An aviation article many years ago suggested that you do not make money running an airline; you make money selling things to airlines. This statement was very true at the time. Many stakeholders like airports,

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Turkish Airlines Plans to Open Five Lounges at Istanbul’s New Airport

May 18, 2019 Connor Sadler

Following the completion of the “Great Move” to its brand new home base, Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced that it will open five passenger lounges at Istanbul’s new airport available for Business Class,

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Lufthansa Begins Flights to Third Texas Destination

May 6, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

While Lufthansa’s new livery dropped the airline’s iconic yellow, Austin Bergstrom International Airport’s west check-in wing was decked out with its recognizable yellow branding and signage as the airline prepared for the inaugural flight between

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Virgin Atlantic Continues Codeshare Network Expansion

March 9, 2019 Adrian Vannahme

British long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic is actively looking to broaden its profile on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The efforts are based on two pillars aimed at strengthening cooperation with other transatlantic carriers and

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United Opens Long-Awaited Polaris Lounge at LAX

January 13, 2019 Albert Kuan

After much anticipation and waiting, the missing piece to the United Polaris experience at LAX has finally arrived. United opened its fifth Polaris lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to flyers Saturday. The lounge’s

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Inside United’s Latest Polaris Lounge in Houston

July 2, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Friday, United opened the doors to its latest Polaris Lounge at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Located inside United’s Terminal E, near gate E12 and the United Club, two sliding glass doors lead

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Struggling South African Airways to Receive $400 Million Capital Injection

May 11, 2018 Andy Nelson

The South African government has promised another sizeable cash injection to its ailing national carrier to assist with “urgent financial obligations,” it was announced on Thursday. The latest 5 billion rand ($400 million) boost will mean that

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Air China Begins Fifth Freedom Route Between Houston and Panama City

April 6, 2018 Thomas Pallini

China and Panama City are now connected through Air China via Houston. Air China opened up its first fifth freedom route from the United States to Panama, an addition to its five-times-weekly flight from Beijing

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Make It Around the World in 80 Hours with the Star Alliance

January 28, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Ever wanted to fly around the world without the hassle of having to have tons of stopovers? For those that cherish the flying experience over the tourism experience, Star Alliance revamped its “Round the World”

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Star Alliance Looking to New Start-Ups for the Future

December 26, 2017 Adrian Vannahme

Airline alliance Star Alliance is partnering with the world’s largest start-up accelerator and innovation center. Plug and Play, a based in the iconic Silicon Valley, and the global airline alliances have agreed to a cooperative

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United Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Provide Boarding Passes for Partner Airlines Through App

October 26, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Chicago-based United Airlines announced that a new enhancement to their mobile app will now allow customers to receive boarding passes when connecting with United’s airline partners. The functionality, which no other U.S. carrier offers, aims

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New Allies Acquired: The Airline Alliances You May Not Know About

October 21, 2017 Ian McMurtry

Many passengers have come to know the three airline alliances that currently dominate the airline industry: Star Alliance, Sky Team, and OneWorld. Whether it’s because one of their favorite airlines is apart of one, or

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Star Alliance Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Passengers

May 15, 2017 Jace Moseley

This week marks 20 years since the founding of Star Alliance, one of the largest airline alliances in the world. The alliance was originally founded by five airlines: United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Thai Airways

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Alitalia Still Without a Savior, Is the End Approaching?

Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

The Importance of Airline Alliances

Turkish Airlines Plans to Open Five Lounges at Istanbul’s New Airport

Lufthansa Begins Flights to Third Texas Destination

Virgin Atlantic Continues Codeshare Network Expansion

United Opens Long-Awaited Polaris Lounge at LAX

Inside United’s Latest Polaris Lounge in Houston

Struggling South African Airways to Receive $400 Million Capital Injection

Air China Begins Fifth Freedom Route Between Houston and Panama City

Make It Around the World in 80 Hours with the Star Alliance

Star Alliance Looking to New Start-Ups for the Future

United Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Provide Boarding Passes for Partner Airlines Through App

New Allies Acquired: The Airline Alliances You May Not Know About

Star Alliance Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Passengers

Trip Report: Onboard Azul’s First E195-E2 Flight

Inside the Departure of Qantas’ First Nonstop Research Flight from New York to Sydney

Cape Air Becomes First Tecnam P2012 Operator

Spirit to Open New Florida Headquarters

Asiana LAX-Bound A380 Catches on Fire in Seoul