INFORMATIONALJan 19, 2022The Rise and Fall of People ExpressAfter the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, a multitude of new startups flooded the U.S. aviation market. Among these was People Express, an innovative, low-cost carrier that experienced a rapid rise and an equally quick demise after facing off with America’s aviation giants. Read More →
NEWSJan 17, 20225G Rollout Expected to Delay Over 345,000 Flights5G roll-out in the USA has been countered by the US aviation industry. The battle between wireless and the aviation industry was prolonged to research more safe ways for flights to operate.Read More →
ROUTESJan 16, 2022Flights to Begin Between Bitter Enemies Turkey and ArmeniaTurkey and Armenia, two countries with hostile political and historical relations, will be connected by charter flights as both nations work to repair ties.Read More →
ROUTESJan 14, 2022Avelo Airlines Cuts its Last Route in ArizonaAvelo Airlines has terminated services from Burbank (BUR) to Tucson (TUS), effective Monday, January 17, 2022. The last flight will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Having cut the route from Burbank to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in August 2021, this leaves the airline with no more connections in Arizona.
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NEWSJan 13, 2022American Airlines And Aer Lingus Launch Codeshare Agreement On January 11th American Airlines and Aer Lingus launched a new codeshare agreement that will cover flights between Europe and the United States. The airlines are cooperating on the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) agreement that covers American and fellow oneworld carriers Iberia, British Airways, and Finnair. Read More →
NEWSJan 11, 2022Lufthansa Group to Operate 18,000 Near-Empty FlightsWith Omicron getting worse, The Lufthansa Group is now flying up to 18,000 empty or near empty flights this winter. While this is sure to disappoint environmentalists, if airlines wish to keep their slots at key airpots, these flights are necessary. Read More →
NEWSJan 10, 2022Philippine Airlines Exits Chapter 11 BankruptcyPhilippine Airlines has now emerged from bankruptcy ready to increase their market share in East Asia. With lofty plans on the horizon, the airline is now poised to achieve new historic flights and expand on existing popular routes.Read More →
ROUTESJan 09, 2022Virgin Atlantic Adds Austin To NetworkVirgin Atlantic has announced their plans to begin flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in the Spring of 2022. Using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the route will be flown four days per week and will compete directly with British Airways.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 08, 2022The Rise and Fall of United ShuttleIn the early 1990s, United Airlines’ domination of Californian markets was threatened by the entrance of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. In response, United established their own low-cost “airline within an airline”, eventually named United Shuttle, in an attempt to defend their west coast turf.
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NEWSJan 07, 2022Allegiant Announces Order for 50 737 MAX PlanesIn an unprecedented move, Allegiant Airlines is expanding their fleet by purchasing 50 Boeing 737 MAX planes. As the pandemic eases in the coming months, Allegiant hopes to capture demand with more capacity and potentially new routes.Read More →
