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‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

June 1, 2019 Ryan Ewing

The stretch of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson is filled with its fair share of oddities. Just about halfway between Arizona’s two largest cities lies a ranch where visitors can stop by to feed

Planes

Final Qantas 747 Service To Mainland U.S. Scheduled in December

May 6, 2019 Thomas Pallini

For the better part of the last half-century, Qantas’ Boeing 747s have been flying to the United States from Australia, a staple of U.S-Australia connections. With Qantas’ impending retirement of the aircraft in favor of

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Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown

January 16, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

In an interview with CNBC, Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian pronounced himself regarding the U.S. government shutdown, which is halting the airline’s revenues for January and delaying deliveries for the airline’s newest and highly awaited bird: The

News

Virgin Atlantic and Delta Celebrate Transatlantic Partnership with Pop-Up Pub in London

August 5, 2018 Albert Kuan

Virgin Atlantic is promoting its extensive network in the U.S. with its partner, Delta Air Lines, by opening a pop-up pub in London for nine days during the month of August. The pop-up pub, named

Airlines

Updated: Airlines Changing Taiwan References as China’s Deadline Approaches

July 24, 2018 Akhil Dewan

With a deadline on Wednesday fast-approaching, many airlines are expected to change how their websites refer to Taiwan in response to pressure from the Chinese government. The changes are the result of a Chinese mandate that foreign

Routes

Sun Country Announces 11 New Routes Across the United States

June 28, 2018 Jace Moseley

Newly converted ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines announced 11 new point-to-point routes to destinations across the United States. The new routes will operate out of Dallas, Texas; Madison, Wisconsin; Portland, Oregon; and St. Louis, Missouri,

Airlines

Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

March 1, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Aeromexico will begin nonstop flights between Leon (BJX) and Detroit (DTW) from April 30, in cooperation with its SkyTeam alliance partner Delta Air Lines. The daily roundtrip flights between the Motor City and the Central

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Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

February 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

With 15 Boeing 777-300ERs on order, Iran Air expects to receive its first long-haul aircraft this July, if U.S. officials do not interfere with the order. The airline made headlines last April when it almost

Airlines

Two Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Connect With New Codeshare Agreement

January 16, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Codeshare agreements, which allow airlines to sell tickets on partner airlines, are commonplace among the world’s airlines as they allow better connectivity and more options for passengers. Ultra-low-cost-carriers (ULCC), however, have resisted these agreements with

News

Increased Security Begins for U.S. Bound International Flights

October 28, 2017 Jace Moseley

Thursday marked the start of heightened security checks for passengers on U.S. bound international flights. These new measures, imposed by the Trump administration, impact all travelers, including American citizens. According to the Associated Press, “confusion

Planes

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

August 3, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

A couple of Boeing test pilots decided to put their artist hat on Wednesday night as they worked to draw a 787 design over the continental U.S. The flight from Boeing Field to Boeing Field

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Delta Becomes First North American Airbus A350-900XWB Owner

July 13, 2017 Ryan Ewing

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines quietly took contractual delivery of its first Airbus A350-900XWB on Thursday at Airbus’ Toulouse manufacturing hub. N501DN is the first of 25 frames currently on order for the carrier. The aircraft

Airlines

Smaller Seats or Higher Fares: A Heated Debate in the U.S.

May 29, 2017 Jace Moseley

Passenger comfort has slowly been on the decline for economy passengers in the United States. Much of this decline, however, is due to the passenger’s pockets and the fact that many standard travelers are looking

Airlines

Key Takeaways From the Airlines’ Day on Capitol Hill

May 7, 2017 Parker Davis

A clash of titans took place on Capitol Hill Tuesday when executives from multiple U.S. airlines testified to Congress regarding everything from overbooking to checked bag fees. The meeting was trumpeted as an opportunity for

Opinions

Opinion: Bring Back the U.S. Legacy Airline Backed Low-Cost Carriers

April 9, 2017 Ian McMurtry

With a majority of the U.S.’s legacy carriers rolling out basic economy coupled with recent financial success, could it be time to see the return of the carrier within a carrier? If legacy airlines ever

‘The Aircraft Lives On:’ How 747s Are Finding New Life in the Arizona Desert

Final Qantas 747 Service To Mainland U.S. Scheduled in December

Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown

Virgin Atlantic and Delta Celebrate Transatlantic Partnership with Pop-Up Pub in London

Updated: Airlines Changing Taiwan References as China’s Deadline Approaches

Sun Country Announces 11 New Routes Across the United States

Aeromexico Adds New Detroit Route, Flies Final 777 Flight

Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

Two Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Connect With New Codeshare Agreement

Increased Security Begins for U.S. Bound International Flights

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Draws Massive Airplane Routing Over the U.S.

Delta Becomes First North American Airbus A350-900XWB Owner

Smaller Seats or Higher Fares: A Heated Debate in the U.S.

Key Takeaways From the Airlines’ Day on Capitol Hill

Opinion: Bring Back the U.S. Legacy Airline Backed Low-Cost Carriers

JAL Breaks Down Haneda Airport Strategy for 2020

TAP Air Portugal Announces A321neoLR Transatlantic Route Expansion

Virgin Atlantic Expands A350 Routes for Summer, Doubles Down in Successful Markets

Air New Zealand Cancels Peak Season Flights Due to Continued Engine Issues

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