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Onboard the Successful Hawaiian Airlines Texas Flight

Hawaiian Airlines touched down in Texas for the first time in April 2022, connecting Austin with the Aloha state. The…

Why Overbooking Is Good For You

The term 'overbooking' sounds dreadful to those who once got denied boarding on a flight that they were scheduled to fly on. But is it really just a lottery with…

A Few Very Ill-Timed Coincidences

Knowing your audience is perhaps one of the most critical components of running any successful niche media outlet. And after more than a decade of being at the helm of…

SAS Sets Next Steps for SkyTeam Cutover

Following the initial report about Scandinavian SAS being nearly taken over by Air France-KLM, the subsequent implication was that the former would change alliances from Star Alliance to Sky Team.…

Editor's Pick

AirlineGeeks Year in Review: 2023

Undoubtedly, 2023 was another historic year for the aviation industry. On a global scale, airlines continued to blossom again following turbulent COVID-19 times. With vaccine availability increasing around the world,…

Why JSX Thinks It Is the Right Fit for Small Community Air…

So-called semi-private carrier JSX is looking at the next evolution of its business strategy. Following a commitment for over 300 hybrid-electric aircraft from three different manufacturers, the Dallas-based carrier is…

Analysis: French Government Raises Airline Taxes

The French government has announced plans to raise airline taxes to fund railways. The tax will apply to first-class and business-class tickets. The new taxes are part of France’s efforts…

Airports

Cairo International Airport Sets New Passenger Records

The Aïd al-Fitr holidays this year, celebrated during the Ramadan festival, showcased exceptional performance for Cairo International Airport. April 13, 2024 will remain etched in history as the airport handled 746 flights (arrivals and departures)…

Miami Airport Plans to Convert All Jet Bridges to Glass

Miami International Airport (MIA) unveiled a new glass passenger boarding bridge at gate H17 on Friday, marking a move towards wider use of the technology. The overhauled bridge follows a similar structure introduced at gate…

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Boeing Workers Reluctant to Speak Up, FAA Panel Tells Senate

Engineers and technicians responsible for the building of Boeing aircraft are reluctant to speak up about safety concerns, and when they do, they are not being heard, a panel of…

U.S. Airlines Push Back on China Flight Increases

Major U.S. airlines and various union groups are uniting together and asking authorities to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China because of "anti-competitive" policies imposed…

Airlines Amend Schedules to Avoid Iranian Airspace

Several airlines, including Air India, Qantas, and Lufthansa, are amending flight schedules and routes due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The changes to flight schedules are to avoid…

Qantas Pauses Nonstop London Flight Amid Middle East Tension

Qantas is rerouting its longest flight and the world's fourth-longest passenger route due to concerns about Iranian attacks in the Middle East. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, will…

Wizz Air To Use SAF Produced From Human Waste

Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air and U.K. biofuel company Firefly have announced a partnership that aims to power 10% of flights operated by the carrier with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)…

Air New Zealand Debuts New Inflight Menu Items

Air New Zealand has introduced a brand new menu that will be served in business class on long-haul flights. This new menu highlights local contemporary cuisine that aims to introduce…