ROUTESJul 29, 2022United Airlines to Become the First Airline to Connect Washington and Cape Town United Airlines is making history once again with a nonstop route out of Washington Dulles International Airport. The airline announced that it will be initiating a new nonstop service from Washington-Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in South Africa beginning November 17, 2022.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 16, 2022DOT Grants Delta and United South Africa SlotsFor the past two months, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have been fighting a legal battle to operate new services from their hubs in the United States to Cape Town, South Africa. In this article, we explore the background and the arguments of each airline, as well as the new decision made by the Department of transportation to grand an equivalent amount of slots to each carrier.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 →
NEWSApr 03, 2022Delta Flight Diverts After Windshield Cracks Mid-FlightA Delta Airlines flight was forced to divert after a windshield crack. No one was injured and passengers were able to reach Washington later that day.Read More →
NEWSMar 16, 2022Lufthansa Returns Airbus A340-600 to ServiceAfter nearly two years in storage, Lufthansa has decided to bring its A340-600s back into service. Five of the aircraft type should be ready to fly by summertime. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 23, 2022Lufthansa Plans Post-Covid 747 Return to IAD, MCOLufthansa is planning the return of its 747s to Orlando International airport and Washington Dulles International airport 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 →
ROUTESFeb 14, 2022New Route: American Airlines Launching Flights Between Washington Reagan and Daytona BeachAmerican Airlines is launching a new route from Washington Reagan National to Daytona BeachRead More →
ROUTESFeb 04, 2022Allegiant Airlines' Spring ExpansionAllegiant Airlines has announced the addition of nine new routes to its network, with the first to begin operating this Spring.Read More →
