STORIESDec 29, 2023Dogs in First Class: The Rise and Fall of Pet AirwaysPet Airways was an innovative and risky concept when it first launched back in 2007, promising to offer safer flights for pets. Was the company doomed from the start?Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 28, 2023The English Premier League: Why do Sports Jerseys Have Airlines Written on Them?The influence of Middle Eastern entities in the English Premier League (EPL) has become a prominent feature of English football over the past two decades. These entities include airlines, with football fans often knowing which airline sponsors their favorite team since they appear prominently on jerseys and in stadiums. Airlines from the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia now sponsor famous teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.Read More →
NEWSDec 27, 2023Woman with Loaded Gun Stopped by TSA at Washington-Reagan AirportWashington's Reagan National Airport (DCA) has seen multiple incidents regarding travelers carrying guns through the airport. On Christmas Eve, the latest addition to this frighteningly increasing number involved a woman attempting to bring a loaded handgun through TSA.Read More →
NEWSDec 27, 2023Lufthansa Embraces the Boeing 737 MAX in a 28-Year ReunionIn a surprising move that facilitated discussion across the aviation industry, Lufthansa, the iconic German carrier, has reignited a long-dormant partnership with Boeing. After a 28-year break, Lufthansa placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with the potential to expand to a fleet of 100 through additional options. This decision marks a significant shift in strategy for Lufthansa, which has primarily relied on Airbus for its short- and medium-haul operations in recent years.Read More →
ROUTESDec 26, 2023Direct Flights Between the US and Romania Will Soon Return After a 14-Year AbsenceHiSky, a Moldovan-Romanian low-cost airline, has announced plans to launch its first-ever trans-Atlantic route to New York JFK. This announcement comes shortly after HiSky received permission from the United States Department of Transportation to launch flights to the country.Read More →
STORIESDec 22, 2023How This 2-year-old Airline Was Able to Push $200 Million in a Single QuarterIn the years after Norweigian’s struggles, more specifically in early 2021, Norwegian entrepreneur Bjord Tore Larsen announced plans to start a new long-haul low-cost airline but this time, to execute it well. The name was chosen to be Norse Atlantic Airways for this new company.Read More →
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 →
ROUTESDec 21, 2023Kazakhstan's Future Aviation Plans Could Include Nonstop Flights to New York-JFKKazakhstan's aviation industry has been growing rapidly over the years. Airlines such as Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, and SCAT Airlines have expanded their fleets and route networks. In a recent government meeting, it was revealed that new services from Kazakhstan to the United States, India, China, Singapore, and Japan are on the cards to begin in the coming years. Who will operate these flights, where will they go, and when can we expect them to start?Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023Global Airlines Appoints New Cabin Design PartnerGlobal Airlines, an upcoming UK-based carrier, has not been in the news for a while. However, progress is surely being made as the airline recently appointed a new cabin design partner. This exciting news goes to show that Global is serious about truly becoming a successful carrier. Let's take a look at who the airline has appointed to design its upcoming onboard product.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 20, 2023JANET: The Top-Secret Airline Transporting Government Officials to Area 51Did you know that the U.S. government flies an airline to some of the most secretive places on Earth? This airline, operating from "Just Another Non-Existent Terminal," supposedly flies to some of the most mysterious and secretive locations in the United States, including (supposedly) Area 51. This is the captivating case of JANET Airlines, the carrier that flies to nowhere. Read More →