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NEWS Jul 18, 2022 Air Canada and Emirates Launch Strategic Partnership Air 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 →

NEWS Jul 16, 2022 DOT Grants Delta and United South Africa Slots For the past two months, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have been fighting a legal battle to operate new services from their hubs in the United States to Cape Town, South Africa. In this article, we explore the background and the arguments of each airline, as well as the new decision made by the Department of transportation to grand an equivalent amount of slots to each carrier. Read More →

NEWS Jul 12, 2022 Virgin Atlantic Reveals Stunning New A330neo Cabin On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic revealed its newest cabin product on its Airbus A330neo, featuring a revamped social space, the most spacious suite in Virgin Atlantic's history—The Retreat Suite—and various added touches to Upper Class and the Premium and Economy cabins. Read More →

NEWS Jul 08, 2022 President Biden Nominates Denver Airport CEO to Lead the FAA President Joe Biden nominated Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. In this article, the historical significance behind this nomination is explored, as well as the crises that await Washington, should the U.S Senate confirm him. Read More →

NEWS Jul 04, 2022 Wright Amendment Blues: Delta Wins Right to Stay at Dallas Love Field After Legal Battle This article is written on the recent Dallas City Council ruling that Delta will be able to operate out of Dallas Love Field for the next six years. The article also provides insight into the history of why this ruling is significant. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 29, 2022 Qantas Launches First Direct Flight to Mainland Europe Qantas completed their first direct mainland europe flight, as Project Sunrise stats to take effect. Read More →

NEWS Jun 28, 2022 JetBlue Partnership Provides Helicopter Transfers for Select Flyers JetBlue announced it agreed on a new partnership with helicopter service Blade. Passengers with select statuses can now redeem credits and discounts on helicopter transfers in New York. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 25, 2022 Zipair Tokyo to Launch Flights to San Jose, CA New JAL-owned budget carrier Zipair Tokyo is launching nonstop flights from San Jose, CA to Tokyo later this year. The flight won't be the first from Silicon Valley to Japan, but is sure to attract interest and demand due to Zipair's innovative product. Read More →

ROUTES Jun 22, 2022 French Bee Continues To Grow In The United States With New Route Between Miami and Paris Low-cost carrier French bee will commence service between Paris Orly to Miami in December. Miami is the fourth US route from Paris Orly, joining San Francisco (May 2018), Newark Liberty (June 2020), and Los Angeles (April 2022). This is not the first time Paris Orly and Miami have connected. Read More →

NEWS Jun 19, 2022 United Partnership Brings Plant-Based Menu Items United is debuting new, plant-based menu items as it launches a partnership with Impossible Foods. Customers can now consume an Impossible Meatball Bowl on select U.S. flights and an Impossible Sausage in select Polaris lounges. Read More →