INFORMATIONALNov 22, 2023What Does Strong Travel Demand Mean for the Future of Aviation?The strong demand for international travel witnessed during the summer of 2023 has laid the groundwork for a transformative era in the aviation industry. From embracing technological innovations and prioritizing sustainability to fostering flexibility and adapting to changing circumstances, airlines are navigating a dynamic landscape. The skies, once again, beckon with possibilities, heralding a new chapter for global travel.Read More →
NEWSNov 11, 2023Air Canada Under Fire as Disabled Passenger Forced to Drag Himself off AircraftAir Canada has announced its plan to make significant changes to its operations following several high-profile incidents involving disabled passengers. Four people with disabilities revealed their poor experiences flying with Air Canada this year. These incidents involved the airline not accommodating disabled passengers who required extra assistance. In one case, the passenger was forced to drag himself to the front of the aircraft before being able to use a wheelchair.Read More →
NEWSNov 06, 2023ANA Financial Success Soars, Surpassing All Expectations Japan has been easing COVID-19 restrictions. This has had a positive effect on overall travel to and from Japan, with domestic passengers reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2023Delta Air Lines Announces International Flight Schedule for Summer 2024Passengers interested in visiting Europe next summer will have even more options next year. Delta Air Lines announced its transatlantic flight schedule for the upcoming high season for travel. Passengers can fly on Delta to popular travel destinations in Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, and other European countries.Read More →
NEWSSep 09, 2023How Airlines are Responding to Morocco's 6.8-Magnitude EarthquakeOn September 8, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco, killing over 1300 people. The quake struck the High Atlas Mountains, near the famous tourist destination city of Marrakesh. The damage to buildings and historical sites means that tourism will be unlikely to return to full force for the foreseeable future, leading to less flight demand.Read More →
NEWSSep 06, 2023A Brand-New Luxury Airline From the Maldives: Can it Compete?A new airline is set to launch in the Maldives later this year. Beond is a luxury airline that offers flights for passengers exclusively in business class. On September 5, Beond announced plans to launch three routes from its hub at Velana International Airport (MLE) in the Maldives in November.Read More →
NEWSAug 29, 2023Korean Air Will Weigh Passengers Before BoardingKorean Air will request passengers to weigh themselves at the airport before boarding their flight. However, the airline's goal is not to engage in body shaming or other forms of discrimination against passengers because of their weight. Instead, Korean Air wants to collect data to determine the optimal weight distribution on its aircraft.Read More →
NEWSAug 10, 2023WestJet Poised to Become the Most Popular Airline Along the Canada-Mexico CorridorWestJet is launching new routes and adding service between Vancouver and various Mexican vacation destinations. The airline is posed to become the most popular airline along the corridor with more service than any other Canadian airline.Read More →
ROUTESAug 10, 2023American Airlines Will Add Two New Destinations from Phoenix this FebruaryAmerican Airlines will add nonstop flights to two new destinations from its hub at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in February 2024. This will be the first time the airline serves Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico and Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in the Tri-Cities region of southeast Washington state. Read More →
ROUTESAug 10, 2023Etihad is Aggressively Expanding its Route Network. Here is Everything You Need to Know.Etihad Airways announced an overhauled route expansion ahead of the winter travel season. The upgraded schedule includes additional frequencies on routes to popular destinations, better-timed departures for some of its most flown routes, and new destinations. Read More →
