Tag: Del
NEWS Feb 07, 2022 Frontier Airlines Encounters Operational Meltdown After Merger Announcement Frontier Airlines has been drawing attention recently. On the same day they announced their major merger with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Denver-based carrier encountered an operational meltdown that caused delays and cancellations across the nation. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2022 The Indian Rebound: Tata Group Officially Gains Control of Air India In this article, I analyze the history of Air India as well as what led to the recent privatization of the airline, as well as the next steps for the new owners, the Tata Group. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 24, 2022 The Evolution of The Low-Cost Airline Business Model Low-cost carriers have left an incredibly strong impact on the airline industry across the world. However, the low-cost business model that is dominant in the marketplace today differs drastically when compared to how low-cost airlines originally entered the industry. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 22, 2022 The Top Five Shortest Flights in America The United States has more than five thousand different airports, with many of them being connected by commercial airlines. Across a massive convoluted web of connections, there sometimes happens to be rather unusual city pairs that are connected. Sometimes, these city pairs end up being very close to each other, resulting in very short routes. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Jan 19, 2022 First Class Experience: Onboard Delta's Airbus A220 Delta's a220 is one of the best planes out there and this article provides a glimpse into what makes the experience so great. No matter which class you fly in, the a220 is unbeatable. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 31, 2021 Alaska and Delta Battle for Success in Seattle In the past, Alaska Airlines dominated their hometown city of Seattle and remained largely unchallenged by other carriers. However, in need of an Asian gateway hub, in the past years, Delta has begun growing in the Emerald City, marking the beginning of a series of aggressive, competitive decisions that sparked the battle for Seattle. Read More →
NEWS Dec 23, 2021 United and Delta Cancel Over 200 Christmas Eve Flights United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have canceled over 200 flights on Christmas Eve. A combination of staff shortages and high demand has led to these operational disruptions. Read More →
NEWS Dec 20, 2021 Delta Unveils New Team USA Olympic Livery Delta has just become the official airline of the U.S. Olympic team. To commemorate, they have repainted an Airbus a330neo with a special Team USA livery! Read More →
ROUTES Dec 19, 2021 Spirit Airlines Looks to Challenge Frontier in Philadelphia In a recent announcement, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines revealed their plans to add seven nonstop routes from Philadelphia. With this competitive shakeup, the carrier looks to grow in the northeast while retaliating against rival Frontier Airlines. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Nov 14, 2021 Flying JetBlue and Delta During the Pandemic A lot of airlines had to make various changes to their product as a result of the pandemic. Here, I dive into how two airlines, Jetblue and Delta handled the pandemic during my trips with them a few months ago, and how those changes may affect the passenger's experience in the future. Read More →