ROUTESFeb 02, 2024American Airlines Announces Three New Destinations From Dallas/Fort Worth, Including BrisbaneAmerican Airlines has announced three new international routes from its largest hub: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline will now serve destinations in Australia, Brazil, and Mexico that are especially popular during peak travel periods. The new nonstop routes will connect passengers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Brisbane (BNE), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), and Veracruz (VER). American will also reinstate a previously existing service between DFW and Kona, Hawaii (KOA). Read More →
NEWSJan 28, 2024Embattled Brazilian Low-Cost Carrier GOL Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyGol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (GOL), Brazil's largest low-cost carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. on January 25. Although many industry analysts already expected GOL to file for bankruptcy, the move highlights airlines' enduring challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and broader economic uncertainties.Read More →
NEWSJan 19, 2024Financial Issues May Force Brazil's GOL to File for BankruptcyThe aviation industry can be difficult for airlines to survive since many carriers operate with razor-thin profit margins in a delicate balance between operating loss and operative revenue. The results can be disastrous when this balance between operating costs and revenue (profit/income) is disturbed. The latest airline to experience this problem is the Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL). The 22-year-old airline is reportedly considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2024Passengers Restrained on American Airlines and Qantas Flights After Dramatic OutburstsAt approximately the same time, two unrelated incidents involved disciplinary actions against unruly passengers. The first incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on December 30, while the second occurred on a Qantas flight the following day. Cases involving unruly passengers have been rising since the pandemic, with these incidents increasing by 47% from 2021 to 2022.
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NEWSDec 22, 2023Azul Orders More A330neos Amid Long-Haul Expansion PlansAzul Linhas Aéreas confirmed a new order for the Airbus A330neo following a purchase agreement signed in June. With this order, the Brazilian carrier hopes to expand its widebody fleet and as a result, its long-haul route offering.Read More →
STORIESDec 10, 2023How This Nigerian Scammer Sold a Fake Airport for $242 MillionIn our hyper-computerized society, scammers proliferate nearly every part of modern commerce and the internet. Before the advent of mass access to the internet nearly 30 years ago, one of the biggest scams in history went down. This story is a wild adventure and a cautionary tale involving a Nigerian and Brazilian banker, a fake airport, and two countries. This is how a Nigerian banker sold a fake airport to Brazil. Read More →
NEWSJun 30, 2023South African Airways Resumes Direct Flights to São PauloSouth African Airways will resume direct flights to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This is the first time that South African Airways has operated direct flights between Johannesburg and São Paulo since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, it will be the first time that a route to São Paulo has existed from Cape Town. Read More →
ROUTESJun 16, 2023LATAM to Launch Nonstop Flights Between Belo Horizonte and SantiagoLATAM is planning to launch nonstop flights between Belo Horizonte and Santiago on November 1. The service is part of LATAM's plans to connect Brazilian cities to other countries in South America.Read More →
NEWSMay 09, 2023Azul and United Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership to Include 6 New U.S. CitiesAzul and United Airlines are expanding their partnership to include six new United States cities. The airline offers service from smaller Brazilian cities to the U.S. and this new agreement will help expand its foothold in North America.
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NEWSMay 06, 2023INCIDENT: Wingtip Flies Off Aircraft on Landing in Sao PauloA Boliviana de Aviacion Boeing 737-800 has been damaged upon its landing at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Int'l Airport in Brazil. A plane-spotting live stream captured the incident in real-time. After the incident, a video was posted to social media from a passenger on the flight, further showcasing damage to the aircraft. Read More →
