INFORMATIONALAug 03, 2022Why Passenger Load Factor is an Important Airline Performance Metric – An Arithmetic PerspectivePassenger load factor, commonly abbreviated as PLF, is the measure of the number of paying passengers expressed as a percentage of the aircraft's total passenger-carrying capacity. But why is it an important metric for airlines to analyze?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 →
NEWSJul 08, 2022President Biden Nominates Denver Airport CEO to Lead the FAAPresident 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 →
INFORMATIONALJun 18, 2022UK Travel Chaos ContinuesDespite the return of demand for air travel, airports across the United Kingdom are facing more challenges as passengers return to the skies.Read More →
NEWSApr 22, 2022Maskless Flights Between United States and Britain Are Here Following the voiding of the United States mask mandate, combined with a similar ruling in the UK, it seems that maskless flights between the US and the UK are finally in sight.Read More →
NEWSApr 18, 2022Airlines Drop Mask Policy After Federal Mandate Is BlockedFollowing a federal judge's decision to void the federal mask mandate, airlines strike down on their policy. The sudden decision has left many still confused and unsettled about wearing face coverings.Read More →
NEWSMar 10, 2022TSA Airlines Mask Mandate Extended Until April 18The federal mask mandate has been extended for airlines through April 18. This extension came just before the mandate was set to expire at the end of this week.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSFeb 19, 2022Traveling the Magical Route With British Airways: A COVID-19 Point of ViewThis is about traveling Transatlantic with British Airways during the pandemic. It mainly encompasses the different experiences of traveling on their various aircraft and the difference between traveling on their economy and premium economy products.Read More →
NEWSFeb 18, 2022Iberia Airlines Announces Flights to Washington, Dallas, and San FranciscoIn this article, I analyze Spanish Flag Carrier Iberia's route expansion in the United States. Iberia has announced that it will launch a service between Madrid, Spain's capital, and Dallas/ Fort Worth. Iberia has also stated that they will resume services to Washington, D.C., and San Francisco from Madrid.Read More →
NEWSJan 25, 2022WHO Calls for the Lifting of Travel BansThe WHO recently called for the lifting of COVID-19-related travel restrictions.Read More →