INFORMATIONALOct 30, 2023Illegally Entering Airports: Mob Storms Russian Airport in Search of Jewish PassengersOn October 29, a large mob stormed Makhachkala Uytash Airport (MCX) in southern Russia to hunt down Israeli and Jewish passengers. The group expressed anger at a Red Wings Airlines flight from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv scheduled to land at the airport.Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023Delta Air Lines Cancels More Tel Aviv Flights, Provides Aid to Israel and GazaDelta Air Lines will cancel more flights between the U.S. and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The airline also provided $1 million in humanitarian aid for people in Israel and the Gaza Strip.Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023El Al Making Significant Capacity Changes to Accomodate Stranded PassengersConflict usually creates logistical challenges for airlines and the war in Israel-Palestine is no different. El Al has been forced to make numerous capacity changes and flout international guidelines to repatriate passengers. Airlines serving Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) have been forced to suspend service and serve passengers through "nearby" airports in other countries.Read More →
NEWSOct 22, 2023Pakistan International Airlines Cancels Flights Amid Fuel CrisisPakistan International Airlines, the flag carrier of Pakistan, is no stranger to struggles. The airline was recently forced to cancel the vast majority of its flights on Sunday, October 22nd, citing a fuel shortage.
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NEWSOct 20, 2023U.S. Resumes Deportation Flights: How do These Work?Deportation flights are an interesting affair since they usually do not involve the usual airlines that we mainly see operating flights across the U.S. Therefore, today we will discuss how deportation flights work and what the recent resumption of such flights has been directed at.Read More →
NEWSOct 18, 2023Lebanese Aviation Affected as Middle East Tensions RiseThe current situation in the Middle East has understandably had a major effect on the aviation industry. Lebanon is the latest country to be affected as escalating tensions have led to various preventative actions being taken by local and international entities.
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NEWSSep 26, 2023Does Politics Affect International Flights and Tourism?Aviation benefits society by connecting people, cultures, and businesses across long distances. However, economic and political issues between countries can significantly impact aviation's ability to unite people. Let's take a deeper look at how geopolitical issues affect aviation, through three case studies.
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NEWSSep 26, 2023Does Politics Affect International Flights and Tourism?Aviation benefits society by connecting people, cultures, and businesses across long distances. However, economic and political issues between countries can significantly impact aviation's ability to unite people. Let's take a deeper look at how geopolitical issues affect aviation, through three case studies.Read More →
STORIESAug 24, 2023EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Raúl Revuelta Musalem, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del PacíficoI had the chance to sit down with Raúl Revuelta Musalem, the CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), about the aviation industry in Mexico's Baja California state. My discussion with Raúl Revuelta Musalem focused on the aviation industry in Mexico's western state of Baja California. Raúl discussed the importance of Tijuana to the Mexican and broader global economy. Read More →
ROUTESSep 28, 2022American Airlines Cuts Long Haul Service Between New York and ChileRecently American Airlines announced the termination of its New York to Santiago route in order to pursue its JetBlue partnership. This leaves room for competitors such as LATAM to potentially monopolize this route. Read More →
