United Airlines To Offer Triple Pay For Extra Trips Amid Omicron Disruption
To help mitigate delays and cancellations brought about by the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, Chicago-headquartered United Airlines…
US Authorities Ask Firms To Delay 5G Amid Aviation Safety Concerns
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson and United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg yesterday asked leading mobile…
New Year Prospects: Air Canada’s Fleet In 2022
Continuing its slow recovery from the worst of the global health crisis, major Canadian airline Air Canada the…
Recent Arrivals: The Volaris Fleet In 2022
Volaris is closing in 2021 with a fleet of 101 aircraft. Most of them (97) fly with the…
What Can We Expect From Aeromexico In 2022?
The Mexican carrier Aeromexico is finishing 2021 with a number of passengers close to the pre-pandemic traffic levels.…
The First Pressurized Commercial Aircraft: 83 Years Of The Boeing 307 Stratoliner
Today marks 83 years since the Boeing 307 Stratoliner flew for the very first time. The aircraft performed…
Ready To Expand? A Look At The Ravn Alaska Fleet
Regional carrier Ravn Alaska can trace its history back to the late 1940s, when it came into existence…
What Happened To US-German Carrier Aeroamerica?
The history of US aviation has seen numerous airlines come and go over the years. One fairly short-lived…
The McDonnell Douglas Blended Wing Concept
Blended wing aircraft are often discussed when it comes to considering the future of commercial aviation. These radical…
Airline Cancellation Chaos Continues Across The United States
Cancellation chaos continues in the United States. By late afternoon on Thursday (New York time), airlines had canceled…
SWISS Relaunches Flights To New York From Geneva
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) has resumed its flagship service between Geneva and New York. Operated by an Airbus…
Toilet Becomes Quarantine Room On Icelandair Flight From New York
A few days before Christmas, a school teacher from Chicago was traveling to Reykjavik with her family. After…
A Dying Breed: United’s Single Class 50 Seater Jets
The plight of the all-economy, 50-seat regional jet is renowned, and it is music to the ears of…
Eurowings Discover: The Rapid Growth Of Lufthansa’s Youngest Carrier
Having launched in July 2021, Eurowings Discover is expanding fast. With 11 aircraft, it’ll have 69 routes next…
Serving The Island Paradise: Hawaiian Airlines’ Fleet In 2021
While Hawaiian Airlines only operates three different aircraft types, its fleet boasts considerable diversity. The Honolulu-based airline serves…
Why Are So Many Flights Being Canceled Across America?
Tens of thousands of flights across the US have been canceled in recent days as airlines struggle to…
New US Route Roundup: What Will Begin In The Early New Year?
The US will welcome multiple new routes in January, February, and March. By ‘new’, I mean those not…
Headwinds Force Domestic AA 737 Flight To Divert For Fuel
There has been plenty of flight disruption this holiday season. A new COVID variant has led to increased…
Why A Delta Plane Returned To Seattle 6 Hours Into A China Flight
In an attempt to keep Omicron at bay, China has instated a new cleaning protocol for aircraft. Last…
What Was The Boeing 367-80?
Boeing delivered a game-changing airplane with the 707. Often credited with ushering in the jet era, it was…
Hawaiian Airlines: We Are Not Constrained On Growth
Hawaiian Airlines has a very clear mission. With no hubs on the mainland, its network goal is to…
A Wider Catchment Area: Spirit Airlines In New Jersey And New Hampshire
Spirit Airlines entered several new cities in 2021 and grew others. In New Jersey, Spirit grew its position…
New York Was The UK’s Busiest 2021 Route Despite Travel Restrictions
The eight-hour hop between London Heathrow and New York’s JFK Airport was the busiest international airline route in…
Why An Undamaged United Boeing 747 Was Written Off 24 Years Ago
On December 28, 1997, United Airlines operated Flight 826 between Tokyo and Honolulu onboard a Boeing 747-100 aircraft,…