NEWSFeb 28, 2024LATAM Records $582 Million Profit in 2023, Driven by Strong Passenger TrafficLATAM reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the entire year. The 50.1% increase in traffic and $582 million profit is a testament to the carrier's strong financial and operational performance. Read More →
NEWSFeb 28, 2024Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Argentina as Aviation Employees Go on One-Day StrikeHundreds of flights were canceled in Argentina as unionized airport employees partake in a 24-hour strike on February 28. The only airlines operating at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires are American Airlines and Flybondi. As the strike was coordinated, various domestic and international airlines flying in the country rescheduled or moved flights to assist their passengers.Read More →
NEWSFeb 27, 2024Supernal Takes Off With eVTOL Ambitions as S-A2 and Partnerships Forge Path in Urban Air MobilitySupernal, the Hyundai Motor Company subsidiary focusing on advanced air mobility (AAM), is making significant progress towards introducing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. At an innovation summit in Las Vegas in January, the company unveiled its product, the S-A2 aircraft. Supernal also announced deals with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) at the Singapore Airshow this month.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 27, 2024Delta Air Lines Adds Flights From Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit for Total Solar EclipseDelta Air Lines will offer special flights for astronomy enthusiasts interested in seeing the total solar eclipse on April 8. Delta will offer two flights that will follow the path of totality, traced on the Earth's surface by the moon's shadow. The flights will go from Austin (AUS) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to the airline's Detroit (DTW) hub on April 8.Read More →
NEWSFeb 26, 2024Ryanair CEO Warns of 10% Increase in Flight Prices Amid Boeing Delivery DelaysRyanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned that flight prices could increase by 10% this summer due to an aircraft shortage. Boeing's new aircraft deliveries have been delayed, leading to less passenger capacity amid high travel demand. Read More →
NEWSFeb 25, 2024FlyDubai's Record-Breaking Profit: Can It Compete With Major Airlines?FlyDubai, a prominent budget carrier headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, made headlines with its remarkable financial performance in 2023. The airline achieved record profits of $572 million, a substantial increase from the previous year's earnings of $327 million. Robust operational metrics, including significant growth in passenger numbers and revenue generation, fueled this surge in profitability.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSFeb 24, 2024Trip Report: Economy and Business Class on Korean Air's Boeing 737 MAX 8Our writer, Sean Kim, had the chance to go on two flights in Korean Air's Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet. One flight was in economy class from Seoul-Gimpo (GMP) to Jeju (CJU). The return flight from CJU to GMP was in business class.Read More →
STORIESFeb 17, 2024Exclusive: 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 Mexico's aviation industry. This is my second time interviewing Raúl: our previous discussion in August was about Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and the future of Baja California's aviation sector.Read More →
NEWSFeb 12, 2024New Airport Under Construction in Phnom Penh to Enhance Cambodia’s Global ConnectivityPhnom Penh, is pushing forward with a new airport slated to open in 2025. Techo Takhmao International Airport will feature three 13,123-foot (4,000-meter) runways and will be the world's ninth largest airport by size, covering 6,425 acres (2,600 hectares). It will fully replace the existing Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), which was initially aimed to be expanded. The new airport will create an economic boom for tourism and other industries across Cambodia.Read More →
NEWSFeb 06, 2024Alaska Airlines Eliminates San Jose-Austin Route: Why Are Airlines Removing Flights to Austin?Alaska Airlines has recently announced the removal of its nonstop route between Austin (AUS) and San Jose (SJC), marking the second route cut by the airline in about a month. This decision is part of Alaska's ongoing efforts to adapt to evolving travel patterns and market conditions. The move to end flights to San Jose reflects a broader trend of airlines adjusting their route networks in response to changes in demand and operational priorities.Read More →
