ROUTESDec 31, 1969United Airlines Announces Floridian Expansion Targeting Leisure TravelersUnited Airlines has announced a new Floridian expansion targeting leisure travelers. This is the airline's first point to point route expansion since the Continental Airlines merger. Read for an in-depth analysisRead More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Greater Bay Airlines Seeks Air Operator Certificate From Hong Kong GovernmentGreater Bay Airlines is seeking an air operator's certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority in Hong Kong. Read more about the plans of the airline.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969The Essential Air Service ExplainedWithout federal intervention in routes, airlines in the 70s began to focus on the "hub and spoke" model rather than the "point to point" model, leaving residents of small or mid-sized cities far from major hubs isolated and unable to travel by air. Enter the Essential Air Service (EAS) Program: federally funded subsidized flights between medium to small-sized cities across the United States in order to give residents the freedom to travel without driving hundreds of miles to reach the nearest airport.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, 1969Air India Express Flight Overruns Runway at Kozhikode AirportAn Air India Express flight overran the runway at Kozhikode Airport at 7:41 P.M.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Embraer Delays Launch of E175-E2 Until 2023Embraer has delayed the launch of its E175-E2 until 2023. Click to read more.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Virgin Australia Cuts 3000 Jobs, Ends Long-Haul Operation, Terminates Tigerair OperationVirgin Australia will cut 3000 jobs, ends its long-haul operation, and kill its ultra-long haul subsidiary Tigerair Australia. Click to read an in-depth analysis.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Virgin Atlantic Declares Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in the United StatesVirgin Atlantic has declared Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in New York. The news comes after Virgin Atlantic chased after government aid from the United Kingdom. Click to read more.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969Virgin Galactic To Create Mach 3 Supersonic AircraftVirgin Galactic will create a Mach 3 Supersonic Aircraft in conjunction with Rolls Royce. What can you expect from this aircraft? Read more.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969British Airways Retires A318British Airways retires their only A318 aircraft, along with ending the iconic BA001/BA002 route between LCY and JFK.Read More →
