Hawaiian Airlines touched down in Texas for the first time in April 2022, connecting Austin with the Aloha state. The…
The set of regulations recently approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) affirming airline passengers’ rights to a refund in case of canceled or significantly delayed flights has received…
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…
Airlines are looking to bolster their regional operations following nearly four years of post-pandemic pilot supply challenges. In first-quarter 2024 earnings calls, both American and Delta detailed plans to adjust…
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,…
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…
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…
In the early 1990s, a bullet train named the Texas TGV promised to revolutionize transportation in the Lone Star State. The sleek French technology would have rapidly moved passengers between…
The airline industry is well-known for being cutthroat and competitive, where there are turbulent times and moments of success and profitability. Air carriers have come and gone as those transitions…
Rarely does an airline operate narrow-body aircraft in regional markets outside of its home country. While this practice was more prevalent a few decades ago, today one would be hard-pressed…
United Airlines’ Early Baggage System (EBS) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston has gone live, marking the opening of the first-of-its-kind system in the United States. The new facility – which is the first privately owned early baggage system in the country – became operational earlier this month and is now processing up to 80,000 bags per day. A New State-of-the-Art Baggage System The EBS is a processing and storage system that stores bags from passengers who have…
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 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…
AirAsia Cambodia started operations on Thursday with a historic inaugural flight, KT102, connecting Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, to Siem Reap, the gateway to the famed Angkor Wat complex. The new…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This decision was made in response to the continued detention of two of KQ…
Committees in the United States Congress have finalized their drafts for the latest version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. The bills will be put up for full votes in each…
Australian low-cost regional carrier Bonza has canceled all flights, stranding thousands of passengers across Australia. The airline has been forced to suspend operations while management plans a way to deal…
Finnair announced on Monday that it will suspend daily flights between Helsinki and Tartu, Estonia from April 29 until May 31, citing concerns about GPS interference in the region. The…
In a landmark decision that it says bolsters passenger protections, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations on Wednesday. These new rules mandate airlines to…
On a recent trip to Asia, I had the opportunity to fly in Business Class on an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Dreamliner Boeing 787-9. I had not flown on a…
Hawthorne, Calif.-based Advanced Air has been slowly but modestly increasing air service in the southwestern part of the country adding…
Icelandair serves many destinations in North America, and even more in Europe. The airline offers an extensive stopover program that…
French Bee is a Paris-based airline that has a modest fleet made up entirely of modern Airbus A350s with flights…
