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Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 Years of Houston Service

November 1, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

This past March marked the 10th anniversary of Qatar Airways’ Doha-Houston route. The Middle Eastern carrier first commenced service to the Energy Capital of the World in March 2009, only its third route to the

Airlines

Regional Carrier ExpressJet Begins Embraer E175 Service

June 15, 2019 Albert Kuan

ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express regional carrier, began commercial service with its newest fleet type, the Embraer E175, on Thursday. The first flight, UA4042, departed Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,

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Delta Opens New Sky Club and Talks Future in Austin

May 21, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just over a year after Delta Air Lines announced its plans to build a Sky Club at Austin Bergstrom International Airport during a visit to the Austin Chamber of Commerce, the airline celebrated the completion

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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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Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

March 18, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

History was made in the capital of Texas when British Airways announced the first ever transatlantic flight to Austin in Sept. 2013. Six short months later, BA190 made its inaugural flight between Austin, Texas and

Airports

Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Continues Steady Growth Path as Overseas Market Builds

February 10, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

For the ninth consecutive year, Austin Bergstrom International Airport has reported a year-over-year rise in passenger numbers. The Central Texas airport welcomed 15,819,912 passengers in 2018, a 13.9 percent increase over 2017 passenger numbers. For

Planes

How to Fly a Dornier 328 In The U.S. This Winter

December 21, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Taos Air is one of the newest airlines in the U.S. In early October, the airline announced its debut flights between Taos, New Mexico and Texas cities Austin and Dallas Love Field. The charter air

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Spirit Announces New Destination, Faces Tough Competition

November 16, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just two days after announcing Jacksonville, Florida as its next destination, Spirit Airlines added a 70th city to its route network on Thursday. The airline held an employee conference at its headquarters in Miami to

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Lufthansa Enters and Condor Exits Austin Market

October 10, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Buried deep in a press release sent on Sept. 27, Lufthansa gave a glimpse of hope for its shrinking Frankfurt hub which keeps seeing capacity reduction and international flights being transferred to the nearby Munich

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El Paso, Texas to Receive First Service by Alaska

October 1, 2018 Matthew Garcia

Alaska Airlines has announced new daily service to El Paso International from San Diego International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The new service is set to begin on Feb. 19, 2019, marking the first Alaska

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ViaAir Continues Rapid Expansion at Largest Hub

June 21, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Tuesday, just over one year after commencing its first nonstop flight from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, ViaAir announced its eighth destination from the airport’s new South Terminal. The Orlando-based carrier will connect Austin with

Planes

Photos: A First Look as United Kicks Off 737 MAX 9 Flights

June 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Thursday, just minutes before 8:00 a.m., UA686 took to the skies from Houston (IAH) for Orlando, marking the first ever revenue Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight in North America. Just about two hours later,

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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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Norwegian Begins Flights to First Texas Destination

April 3, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

One week ago, Norwegian’s DI7181 landed in Austin for the first time, marking the airline’s arrival into the Lone Star State. The flight, operated by Norwegian Air UK, a subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle, started

Airlines

United to Award Bonus Miles to Members Who Donate for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

August 27, 2017 Matthew Garcia

United Airlines has announced a new partnership with disaster relief organizations, such as the American Red Cross, to assist in the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey by incentivizing frequent fliers to donate.

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ViaAir Opens New Route for Central Texas Skiers

August 1, 2017 Matthew Garcia

On July 26, ViaAir announced seasonal service between Austin, Texas to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The new route will be operated by Embraer ERJ-145 starting on December 13 and running through April 1, 2018. The CEO

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Delta Adds Four Nonstop Flights Between Amsterdam and Austin

July 18, 2017 Matthew Garcia

On Monday, Delta Air Lines announced four new nonstop flights between Austin, Texas and Amsterdam, Netherlands for only four days in March of 2018. The flights will be operated on a Boeing 767-300 on March

Airports

The Best of Texas: Austin Bergstrom International Airport

June 26, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Texas. Its history is a long and complicated one, having been a part of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and finally, the United States of America. In 1845,

Airports

The Best of Texas: Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport

June 19, 2017 Samuel Chen

Texas. Its history is a long and complicated one, having been a part of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and finally, the United States of America. In 1845,

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: Texas International Airlines

April 13, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Some states have been successful in creating airlines named after themselves. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the two notable examples that operate and continue to grow and expand on a daily basis. Many other

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Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 Years of Houston Service

Regional Carrier ExpressJet Begins Embraer E175 Service

Delta Opens New Sky Club and Talks Future in Austin

Lufthansa Begins Flights to Third Texas Destination

Austin Celebrates Five Years of British Airways Flights

Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Continues Steady Growth Path as Overseas Market Builds

How to Fly a Dornier 328 In The U.S. This Winter

Spirit Announces New Destination, Faces Tough Competition

Lufthansa Enters and Condor Exits Austin Market

El Paso, Texas to Receive First Service by Alaska

ViaAir Continues Rapid Expansion at Largest Hub

Photos: A First Look as United Kicks Off 737 MAX 9 Flights

Air China Begins Fifth Freedom Route Between Houston and Panama City

Norwegian Begins Flights to First Texas Destination

United to Award Bonus Miles to Members Who Donate for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

ViaAir Opens New Route for Central Texas Skiers

Delta Adds Four Nonstop Flights Between Amsterdam and Austin

The Best of Texas: Austin Bergstrom International Airport

The Best of Texas: Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport

TBT (Throwback Thursday) In Aviation History: Texas International Airlines

SunExpress Places Boeing 737 MAX Order, Boosts Confidence in Struggling Program

Recap: Days 1 and 2 of the 2019 Dubai Airshow

Fiji Airways Aims High With New A350XWB, Debuts Jet at Dubai Airshow

Aircalin Returns Airbus A330neo After Cabin Odor Reports

Emirates Places Order for Airbus A350-900 XWBs