NEWSSep 09, 2022Airbus Revokes All Qatar Airways A350 Orders Airbus recently announced its cancellation of Qatar Airways' remaining Airbus A350 orders. This comes as the latest escalation in the feud between the two companies. Qatar will now have much less capacity than expected due to this cancellation, which may cause problems to arise for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Read More →
ROUTESAug 24, 2022Qantas to Launch Fifth Longest Route in the World: Auckland to New YorkOn Thursday, Qantas Airways announced its return to New York's JFK, unveiling a new route from Sydney to New York via Auckland. The route will compete directly with its Trans-Oceanic neighbor, Air New Zealand.Read More →
NEWSAug 02, 2022JetBlue Reports a Net Loss Amid Record RevenueAmid the recent news of a merger with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways reported a loss led by surging costs. Nonetheless, the airline reported record revenue.Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2022Air Canada and Emirates Launch Strategic PartnershipAir Canada and Emirates announced that they will be launching a new strategic partnership later this year. Both carriers have failed to see onward connectivity from Toronto (in Emirates' case), and Dubai (in Air Canada's case). This article examines this new partnership while focusing on the lack of sufficient point-to-point demand and connectivity.Read More →
ROUTESJul 15, 2022Bamboo Airways Adds London-Gatwick, Eyes Massive GrowthThe fledgling Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways will launch flights to London-Gatwick this winter. The long-haul, low-cost airline is also planning for large growth in the future.Read More →
NEWSJun 06, 2022Comair Group Suspends All FlightsOne of South Africa's largest airline operators, Comair, has suspended all flights with immediate effect due to insufficient funds. Operating flights for British Airways and managing subsidiary Kulula, Comair is a critical asset of the South African aviation market, and its suspension poses a devastating blow to passengers. Read More →
NEWSJun 04, 2022UK Passengers Face Delays and Cancelations Amid Travel PressuresTravelers in the UK have faced chaos and delays amid a sudden increase in travel demand. Staff shortages and insufficient support have resulted in struggles to recover.Read More →
NEWSMay 26, 2022British Air and Iberia Owners IAG Announce New Boeing 737 MAX OrderIAG announces new order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, part of short-haul renewal program.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2022JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid to Acquire Spirit AirlinesYet another twist occurred this morning when JetBlue launched a hostile takeover bid to win back Spirit from Frontier Airlines. JetBlue is now offering $30 per share, significantly more than its ultra-low-cost rival, and claims a deal offering $33 per share is still a possibility.Read More →
ROUTESMay 10, 2022Breeze Airways Announces New Routes to UtahNewly founded Breeze Airways is launching service to Provo, Utah (PVU) later this summer, offering competitive fares in competitive markets. The airline will face stiff competition with Allegiant but will be aided with an expanded terminal at PVU and a successful, Utah-based CEO. Read More →