ROUTESDec 19, 2021Spirit Airlines Looks to Challenge Frontier in PhiladelphiaIn 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 →
NEWSDec 07, 2021Breaking Down Capital One's New Lounge and Credit CardCapital One has made major changes this year in terms of its presence in the aviation industry, two of which are sure to satisfy travelers. This article breaks down the new Venture X Credit Card and provides a glimpse into their new lounge offering. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 18, 2021Cargo-Only Flights ExplainedBefore the pandemic, 5-10% of the revenue that airlines brought in was from cargo aboard passenger flights. Once passenger flights began decreasing, airlines needed a new way to ship cargo. They began operating cargo-only flights to keep up with demand while minimizing losses in revenue. In one week, United Airlines operated over 75 cargo flights weekly just to stay afloat. Read More →
STORIESApr 12, 2021Could There be a 787 or A350 Freighter? At the beginning of the 21st century, Boeing and Airbus revealed their latest products, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350XWB. Both airframes were built with over 50% of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) and gained more than 900 orders from worldwide customers. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have been transforming their fleet into "Preighter" (Passenger Freighter) aircraft to support the demand for global express shipment of essential goods.Read More →
NEWSMar 15, 2021Cathay Pacific Reports Their Largest Loss EverThe annual report was released 3 days ago with a report of 21.6 billion Hong Kong Dollars(2.78 billion USD) lost in the year od 2020. The main cost is due to the low demand for air travel during covid and losses on fuel hedging.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969West Atlantic 737 Damaged During LandingA West Atlantic Boeing 737-400 freighter suffered a hard landing at Exeter Airport, UK. The aircraft sustained major damage.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Reports Surprise Quarter 2 Earnings ProfitAmid the vast number of unprofitable airlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have reported profit, lead by their dedication towards cargo.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Airbus Planning Zero-Emission Airliners by 2030Recently, Airbus has been eyeing a solution for the large amounts of emissions produced by airliner jet fuel.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Norwegian Set to Resume Longhaul Flying This WinterNorwegian Air UK plans to restart many transatlantic flights this winter. What do you feel about Norwegian's earlier-than-expected return to long-haul flying? Do you think the airline will thrive, or will it grow too much too fast all over again?Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Royal Air Maroc Lays Off 30% of Its Staff, Liquidates 20 Aircraft, Cancel Flights to South AmericaRoyal Air Maroc will undergo a drastic restructuring of its operations to lessen the effects of the current financial situation. Among the efforts include laying off staff, liquidating its aircraft, and cutting routes.Read More →
