Though its operations first started less than three months ago, ITA Airways has become an airline of great interest both in its home country and around the world. The fact that it is the Italian national airline is a strategic factor both for the company itself and for other European…
On Tuesday, The oneworld airline alliance announced their intentions to purchase 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from renewable fuel company Aemetis, further strengthening their commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. Eight members have signed the memorandum with Aemetis, with the option to allow additional alliance members…
Panama-based Copa Airlines has boasted one of the world’s best hubs for connections, being such a convenient springboard to major cities and destinations across Latin America. At Copa’s home base (PTY), or ‘Hub of the Americas’, bags are checked directly to their final destination and travelers simply walk to their…
Over the past several years TAP Air Portugal has come back to life. It’s bought new airplanes, revamped in-flight service and catering, built a new lounge in Lisbon and more. However, there was still the loyalty program which was less than stellar and often wasn’t very valuable to people in…
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 on behalf of the consortium led by Ferrovie dello Stato and Atlantia did not materialize…
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 passengers with convenient connections from Turkey to within Thailand and Southeast Asia. The agreement covers…
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 passengers with convenient connections from Turkey to within Thailand and Southeast Asia. The agreement covers…
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 passengers with convenient connections from Turkey to within Thailand and Southeast Asia. The agreement covers…
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, aircraft manufacturers, and global distribution systems made money while airlines were struggling. A fundamental change…
