INFORMATIONALJan 08, 2022The Rise and Fall of United ShuttleIn the early 1990s, United Airlines’ domination of Californian markets was threatened by the entrance of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. In response, United established their own low-cost “airline within an airline”, eventually named United Shuttle, in an attempt to defend their west coast turf.
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INFORMATIONALDec 31, 2021Alaska and Delta Battle for Success in Seattle In the past, Alaska Airlines dominated their hometown city of Seattle and remained largely unchallenged by other carriers. However, in need of an Asian gateway hub, in the past years, Delta has begun growing in the Emerald City, marking the beginning of a series of aggressive, competitive decisions that sparked the battle for Seattle.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 26, 2021The Wright Amendment: Wrong For SouthwestWith the Airline Deregulation Act being signed into law in 1978, many feared that Southwest’s new growth opportunities at Dallas Love Field Airport threatened the newly built Dallas/Fort Worth Airport’s dominance. The Wright Amendment, designed to restrict Love Field and Southwest’s growth, sparked an intense, decades-long debate that mixed business, government, and citizens around the cause to “Set Love Free”.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 02, 2021The Downfall of Pan American World AirwaysPan American World Airways was an aviation giant for decades. However, despite their great reputation and global presence, the carrier was facing severe challenges. Eventually, global events combined with fierce competition brought the giant down.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 14, 2021What is Gulfstream's New G800 Business Jet?This article is about Gulfstream's new G800 aircraft. It includes information about the features and performance of the aircraft as well as expectations for delivery.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 08, 2021Air Service Potentially Returning to St. Augustine?This article provides information about the past airlines of St Augustine airport as well as one of the future ones. There are also some statistics and factors that play into the reason why the airport doesn't have as much airline service. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 01, 2021Alaska Airlines to Codeshare with QatarAlaska Airlines and Qatar Airways recently announced a codesharing agreement on 150 flights across the US. This move comes after a string of announcements between Alaska and Qatar in the last six months, all of them strengthening their ties within OneWorld.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 26, 2021Why U.S. Budget Airlines are Optimistic About Post-COVID Travel NumbersUltra-low-cost carriers in the U.S. see a lot of room to expand in the post-pandemic travel boom. Why is this and what do these airline leaders think about it?Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 24, 2021Will the 777X be Profitable for Boeing?The Boeing 777X program has faced many stumbles over the years, costing Boeing a lot of money. But will Boeing ever be able to sell more than the current orders they have?Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 19, 2021What was the Pepsi Concorde?Air France let the Pepsi Company paint one of their aircraft blue for a marketing program. But why would Pepsi do that?Read More →
