INFORMATIONALMay 18, 2023Essential Air Service Contracts (EAS) ExplainedHow are EAS contracts awarded? The system is complex and requires many moving parts, but ultimately the DOT uses a well-structured bid process to select the ideal airline.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 14, 2023Spirit Airlines: Baggage Rules and Policies Flying Spirit Airlines can sometimes be quite a confusing endeavor due to the carrier's confusing policies. This is a comprehensive guide on Spirit Airline's bag policies and fees.Read More →
NEWSMay 14, 2023United Airlines to Increase Flights to Hong Kong, Monitors Possibility of HanedaUnited Airlines will increase service from San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport in China by August. At the end of October, it should reach a twice-daily service.Read More →
NEWSMay 12, 2023JetBlue Refreshes its TrueBlue Loyalty ProgramJetBlue Airways announced drastic changes to its TrueBlue loyalty program, adding four different layers of Mosaic status. The airline’s updated loyalty program now expands the ability to earn perks when flying and interacting with JetBlue and its partners while also including benefits for non-frequent flyers. Read More →
ROUTESMay 12, 2023Ethiopian Airlines Launches Nonstop Service to KarachiAfter a 19-year hiatus, Ethiopian Airlines has returned to Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, with new nonstop service to Addis Ababa. Karachi is the airline's 37th destination in Asia.Read More →
ROUTESMay 12, 2023Delta Air Lines resumes Direct Flights Between Boston and LisbonDelta Air Lines resumed direct flights between Boston and Lisbon on May 9. The daily seasonal service serves the state's large Portuguese community.Read More →
NEWSMay 12, 2023Flight Attendants Allegedly Attacked by Passenger on American Airlines FlightAn American Airlines passenger allegedly attacked flight attendants and tried to breach the cockpit after feeling disrespected by crew's way of informing him about food options.Read More →
NEWSMay 11, 2023Customer Satisfaction Survey Ranks Air Canada and WestJet Below AverageThe findings of a recent survey revealed that Air Canada and WestJet, Canada's two largest airlines, received lower-than-average customer satisfaction ratings for their economy-class service compared to other major North American airlines.Read More →
NEWSMay 11, 2023Philippine Airlines Looks to Purchase Nine A350s for Long-Haul OperationsPhilippine Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of nine Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline hopes to integrate these aircraft into its current long-haul operations, specifically for flights between Manila and North America.Read More →
ROUTESMay 11, 2023Turkish Airlines to Add Flights to Krakow, PolandTurkish Airlines has launched flights to Krakow, one of Poland's historic cities, as its second Polish destination after Warsaw. The airline will deploy its narrowbody aircraft on the three weekly flights to Krakow.Read More →