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ROUTES Dec 27, 2023 Revived Mexicana Begins Operations, Diverts on Inaugural Flight Mexicana de Aviación was inaugurated in 1921 and was Mexico's biggest and flagship airline. The carrier suspended operations in 2010; at the time, it was the oldest airline in the country. In January 2023, the Mexican government purchased the Mexicana brand, planning to relaunch the carrier as a state-owned entity. On December 26, 2023, the new-look Mexicana took to the skies again with the inaugural flight from Mexico City to Tulum. However, things did not occur as anticipated. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 26, 2023 Direct Flights Between the US and Romania Will Soon Return After a 14-Year Absence HiSky, 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 →
NEWS Dec 22, 2023 Azul Orders More A330neos Amid Long-Haul Expansion Plans Azul 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 →
NEWS Dec 22, 2023 Texas Governor Flies 120 Migrants to Chicago to Protest Federal Immigration Policies Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made a controversial move by flying migrants to Democratic-led "sanctuary cities" in protest of the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis. The first flight, carrying over 120 migrants, landed at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on December 19. This came just a week after the Chicago City Council passed new regulations for receiving buses transporting migrants, prompting accusations that the flights were a direct retaliation by Governor Abbott.  Read More →
ROUTES Dec 21, 2023 Kazakhstan's Future Aviation Plans Could Include Nonstop Flights to New York-JFK Kazakhstan'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 →
NEWS Dec 15, 2023 Air Canada Announces New US and Mexican Destinations for 2024 Air Canada has announced a massive capacity boost coming to its network in the Summer of 2024. This capacity boost includes two brand-new destinations, five new routes, and increased flight frequencies. The new and returning destinations include the tourist hotspots of Tulum and Charleston. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 12, 2023 How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Private Jet? Have you ever wanted to fly private but thought it was exorbitantly expensive? You're right, partially. Private flying can be expensive, but not always. This article breaks down the cost of avoiding commercial flights in favor of private aviation. Read More →
NEWS Nov 10, 2023 $1 Airline Tickets Up For Grabs as China Southern Experiences Technical Issues China Southern Airlines accidentally sold tickets for as low as $1.30 due to a two-hour technical glitch on November 8. The Guangzhou-based airline noticed something wrong when passengers posted about extremely cheap flights on Chinese social media. The glitch affected the carrier's mobile app and certain ticket-booking platforms. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 07, 2023 A Deeper Look at Saudia's Plans for Religious and Leisure Tourism Saudia has announced several expansion initiatives in recent weeks. Saudi Arabia's state-owned flag carrier plans to expand its operations in anticipation of large tourism demand in the coming years. Saudi Arabia aims to attract 150 million annual visitors by 2030 as part of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy. The country seeks to reduce its reliance on oil and gas by developing other sectors, including tourism and aviation. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 30, 2023 The Controversial Travel Hack That Has Cost Airlines Millions Ever wanted to save hundreds of dollars on flights to and from your destination of choice? Skiplagging may be for you, but at what cost? Skiplagging isn't technically illegal, but that isn't stopping airlines around the world from cracking down on the phenomenon that is costing them millions. Read More →