George MwangiAviation writer based in Washington, DC. Visited 21 countries on thousands of miles of flights.
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ROUTESMay 13, 2023WestJet Launches Direct Flights Between Winnipeg and AtlantaWestJet has launched direct flights between Winnipeg in Atlanta. There is increasing demand for trans-border flights to the US from Winnipeg. This is WestJet's second US service to launch after flights to Los Angeles launched last October.Read More →
ROUTESMay 12, 2023Delta Air Lines resumes Direct Flights Between Boston and LisbonDelta Air Lines resumed direct flights between Boston and Lisbon on May 9. The daily seasonal service serves the state's large Portuguese community.Read More →
NEWSMay 11, 2023Rwanda is Constructing a New $2 Billion Airport in KigaliRwanda has started construction on a $2 billion airport near Kigali that could transform the country into a regional economic hub. Rwanda wants to compete against the likes of South Africa and Kenya to became a center for aviation and international trade.Read More →
ROUTESMay 11, 2023Saudia Allocates More Than 1.2 Million Seats for Pilgrims During Hajj Season 2023Saudia plans to have more than 1.2 million seats for the Hajj pilgrimage next month. Flights will operate from around the world for Muslims that want to partake in the Hajj.Read More →
NEWSMay 11, 2023Sustainable Aviation: California and Washington's Governors Highlight Progress So FarCalifornia and Washington's Governors highlighted their states progress on sustainable aviation. California Governor Gavin Newsom visited an SAF production facility near Los Angeles while Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on sustainable aviation.Read More →
NEWSMay 09, 2023Azul and United Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership to Include 6 New U.S. CitiesAzul and United Airlines are expanding their partnership to include six new United States cities. The airline offers service from smaller Brazilian cities to the U.S. and this new agreement will help expand its foothold in North America.
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NEWSMay 08, 2023Turkish Airlines Expands Stopover Program, Highlights UEFA Champions League PartnershipTurkish Airlines announced multiple new initiatives at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 conference in Dubai. The airline is adding new routes, a stopover program, sponsorship with the UEFA Champions League, and established new corporate goals.Read More →
NEWSMay 04, 2023India's Go First Fleet Grounded for Over 17,000 Days, Blames PrattIndia's budget airline Go First has filed for bankruptcy and suspended flights due to technical issuesRead More →
ROUTESMay 01, 2023Israel's El Al to Launch Flights From Tel Aviv to Fort LauderdaleFlorida announced a partnership with Israel's El Al that will see direct flights between Tel Aviv and Fort Lauderdale. El Al will also partner with a Fort Lauderdale-based aviation company on flight training.Read More →
NEWSMay 01, 2023China's Largest Airlines Record Smaller Losses in Q1 as Travel Demand ReturnsChina's largest airlines saw their losses decline in the first quarter as travel demand returns. Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern are showing a recovery in domestic and international travel.Read More →