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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.

Airlines

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,

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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

Airlines

TRIP REPORT: College Orientation on United

July 21, 2016 Matthew Garcia

This weekend I took a short, four-day trip to Omaha for college orientation at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I will be attending UNO this fall to study professional flight in the aviation program

Airports

Austin Expanding for Airplanes…and Cars

November 7, 2014 Ian McMurtry

When the world’s biggest racing event comes to town, the airport better be ready for it, which in the case of last weekend was Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. The city hosted the third

Texas

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

TRIP REPORT: College Orientation on United

Austin Expanding for Airplanes…and Cars

A Home is Found for Air India’s Art Collection

Japan Airlines to Expand Cargo Operations, Signs Agreement with Silk Way

AirAsia X Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Airbus A330neo, Places Additional Orders

Opinion: U.S. Airports Should Follow the Lead of Those Abroad

Peruvian Airlines Turns to Russian Aircraft for Fleet Expansion