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MIAMI – Czechia-based Smartwings (QS), which operates flights between Prague and within Europe, the Middle East and Russia, has announced it has reintroduced one of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into service after a nearly 2-year absence. Two fatal crashes (Lion Air in 2018 and Ethiopian in 2019) forced the manufacturer to ground the whole fleet …
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MIAMI – COVID-9 pandemic claims one more victim, as Norwegian Air (DY) has just published its Fourth Quarter 2020 interim report. As is the case for many other carriers, hit by travel restriction linked to Covid-19, Norwegian shows negative results for 2020 (Q4 2020 Interim report). DY posted a net loss of US$ 1.91bl (NOK …
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MIAMI – Air travel for business has turned into an incredibly lucrative industry over the past decade, with the USA and China representing the two biggest contributors. Airlines have been the major beneficiaries of this, and certain providers have become known for their handling of corporate clients. However, recent trends suggest that business travel may …
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MIAMI – Kam Air (RQ) has just set a milestone for Afghan Gender Equality on Wednesday with an all-women-crewed flight documented by airline reviewer Josh Cahill. The flight, operated by First Officer Mohadese Mirzaee (22) and Captain Veronica Borysova (32), departed from Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, the capital, at 13:00. Crossing some …
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Summary List Placement A unique fleet of aircraft is fueling the explosive growth of e-commerce as consumers turn to online shopping during the pandemic and retailers promise faster-than-ever delivery times. And while air travel remains signifcantly lower due to COVID-19, some former passenger aircraft are avoiding early retirement by finding a second life moving cargo. …
Summary List Placement Brazilian-born couple Wagner Araujo, 43, and his wife Elaine Araujo, 41, had to isolate in a small hotel room for 11 days thanks to the UK Government’s order that anyone travelling from a “red list” of countries would have to quarantine on arrival to combat the spread of new variants of COVID-19. …
MIAMI – JetBlue (B6) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo featuring its new Mint business class product, which will debut on North American routes this summer. JetBlue revealed its new Mint suites in early February. These revamped seats offer passengers direct-aisle access, enhanced privacy with a closing door, and other innovative amenities. Today, …
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Summary List Placement A routine 90-minute flight in Afghanistan just made history. The country’s only private airline, Kam Air, is celebrating its first flight with an all-female crew, which it says is the first in the South Asian country’s history. Kam Air’s first female Afghan pilot, 22-year-old Mohadese Mirzaee, joined Captain Veronica Borysova in piloting …
MIAMI – Global air carriers continue to report painful financial results caused by plummeting demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), Iberia (IB), and other brands, today announced a record €7.4bn (US$9bn) loss for 2020. That compares to a profit of €2.6bn …
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Summary List Placement Credit card rewards can get you deals on free travel, but there are other ways to maximize them too. Some issuers allow you to redeem points for everyday purchases at a better rate or even invest them. In some cases, you can use points to pay your mortgage or student loan instead …
MIAMI – The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has recently declared the Boeing 737 MAX safe to return to the country’s skies. Australia’s CASA is the Australian national authority for the regulation of civil aviation. Although distinct from the government, it reports to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. According to a Simple …
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MIAMI – Italian government ministers are expected to meet with representatives of the European Commission to discuss plans for the establishment of a new national carrier. Initially known as ITA, the airline is emerging from the restructuring of the troubled flag carrier Alitalia (AZ). According to Flight Global, The Italian Ministries of Economic Development, Transport …
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Welcome everyone to another episode of Airways Profile! Our Airways series completely dedicated to people in aviation. In our previous profile, we had the pleasure to interview Captain Chris Pohl, a seasoned pilot for Virgin Atlantic (VS). In today’s profile, we change both the name and the role! David, thank you for your time, thank …
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Australia has joined a growing list of countries to approve operations of the Boeing 737 MAX. The countries safety regulator the Civil Aviation Safety Bureau lifted the ban Friday, February 26, 2021 for operations to or from Australia. CASA said that while no Australian airlines currently operate the Boeing 737 MAX, two foreign airlines flew …
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MIAMI – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that Boeing will be required to pay US$5.4m in penalties for “failing to meet its performance obligations” from a 2015 agreement. In addition, Boeing will have to pay US$1.21m to settle pending enforcement cases. The cases allege that Boeing failed to follow mandatory quality control practices …
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Summary List Placement Airbnb reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, and the company said it’s gearing up for a wave of pent-up demand for travel. On the company’s earnings call, CEO Brian Chesky said “there will be a significant travel rebound.” He listed a series of steps that Airbnb is taking to as it’s the …
Summary List Placement The Wyndham Rewards loyalty program includes over 9,000 hotels across 19 brands around the world. You can also use Wyndham points to book vacation rentals through Wyndham’s partnership with Vacasa. It’s easy to earn Wyndham points with stays and by making purchases with co-branded credit cards. Read Insider’s guide to the best …
Summary List Placement Easy access to nature and numerous cultural attractions make the Berkshires an enticing getaway. From Williamstown to the shores of Lake Laurel, we rounded up the best hotels in the Berkshires. Our top picks range from $130 to $239 per night, plus one splurge-worthy option for a truly special stay. The …
Photo: Nick Sheeder/Airways A Resilient Industry The report in some ways shrugs off the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “While aviation has seen periodic demand shocks since the beginning of the Jet Age, our industry has recovered from these downturns every time.” In Boeing’s view, it should take about three years for air travel to …
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Summary List Placement Spirit Airlines will fly to more cities in America’s heartland later in 2021. The ultra-low-cost carrier this week announced plans to launch new service to Milwaukee and Louisville, Kentucky with seven routes spanning coast-to-coast. Both cities will see new non-stop links to popular leisure destinations as well as increased options on existing …
MIAMI – Today in Aviation, the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 took to the skies for the first time in 1965, gaining its type certificate nine months later. During the 1950s, there was a growing demand for an economical aircraft for frequent short-range flights to small airports with short runways. In order to meet this demand, the Douglas Aircraft …
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LONDON – Volotea (V7) announced today two new connections departing from Bologna (BLQ) to Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The new routes will start on Saturday June 5 and have a planned double weekly frequency (every Saturday and every Sunday). For the next few months, the V7 has reconfirmed a path to Olbia (OLB). Volotea Airbus A319-112 …
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MIAMI – The Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between Delta Air Lines (DL) and LATAM Airlines Group (LA), has obtained full and unconditional authorization from the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). The agreement was first signed in May 2020 and operational under initial approval in September 2020. The trans-American joint venture shall permit increased …
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MIAMI – Yesterday, Qantas (QF) announced its intentions to resume international operations in late October and an increase in Trans-Tasman flights in July. Since March of 2020, QF’s international network has been cut by 90% due to government travel restrictions and the overall rise of COVID-19. The airline is expecting travel restrictions and COVID-19 case …
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MIAMI – Austrian Airlines (OS) today announced a modest resumption of service while remaining cautious about the global pandemic’s impact on international travel. The carrier, part of the Lufthansa Group, said it plans to add New York-JFK and Montreal (YUL) back to its lineup along with the re-start of service to Chicago, Amman, Bangkok, and …
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Qantas, betting on a successful global vaccine roll-out, has filed its flight plan to soar out of the pandemic with New Zealand flights to scale up in July and 22 other international destinations added by late October. However, the airline’s flagship, the 500-seat A380 superjumbo, will remain cocooned in the Californian desert for another two …
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Qantas is to start the evaluation of new short-haul aircraft to replace its 75 Boeing 737NGs this year. Speaking at the airline’s half-year result, Vanessa Hudson, the airline’s chief financial officer, told the media that the selection process would start later this calendar year. Qantas’s fleet of 737NGs is the backbone of its domestic and …
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