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Communication – its the simplest yet most neglected part of an airline delay. Airline delays happen ALL THE TIME and they’re frustrating at best but throw in no communication and most passengers reach their limits. In this survey 36% of respondents stated they did not receive enough communication during a delay. On a recent Jetstar …

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Why do airlines do this? AirlineRatings Editor in Chief, Geoffrey Thomas states ‘Quite simply they do this to save money. It’s another element that needs to be manufactured and installed on to the seat as well as emptied out and cleaned. In addition to this the leg room is already largely compromised on low cost …

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Weather disruptions played havoc on Australia’s airlines In January according to an industry report published by AirServoces Australia. These are the highlights from the report. Following a difficult month in December 2023 when one in every six delays were attributed to Airservices, overall air traffic management outcomes returned to an improving trend for this financial …

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Bill Allen was without a doubt Boeing’s greatest President and launched a raft of aircraft that changed aviation. William McPherson Allen was born on September 1, 1900, at Lolo, Montana, and he graduated from Harvard Law School in 1925. He joined the Board of Boeing Air Transport in 1930 while remaining an employee of his …

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Ryanair has announced its latest venture in the Mediterranean by introducing a new route from Belfast to Malta. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

JetBlue has announced the appointment of Marty St. George as the company’s next president, effective February 26, 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Westjet has announced an increase in flights on several coast-to-coast routes for passengers in Canada with the initial release of its summer 2024 schedule. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

oneworld Alliance has appointed Nathaniel Pieper as its new CEO. Pieper is senior vice president of fleet, finance, and alliances at Alaska Airlines. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Emirates has announced its return to Adelaide, marking the last stage in restoring its Australian capacity. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Three acquisitions have shaped the aviation industry in the US. We examine which factors led to the most prominent American airline mergers. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

El Al Israel Airlines announced Monday morning that it would discontinue flights to Dublin, Ireland, and Marrakesh, Morocco. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today, in 1919, German airline Deutsche Luft-Reederei operated its inaugural flight, a 250 km route between Berlin and Weimar. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The graphic below highlights the various phases of flight and the accident rates. The world’s safest aircraft have been named in Boeing’s Statistical Summary of Commercial Jet Airplane Accidents 1959 – 2022. Boeing has been issuing the annual report for decades and it tracks all commercial airline flight incidents and accidents. The accident rates in …

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Copa Airlines announced today a new route between Panama City airport and Raleigh Durham in North Carolina. This will be RDU’s first non-stop regular flight to Central America. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The European Commission will not pursue punitive actions against Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, as JetBlue will be able to continue operating from the airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Thai Airways International has announced plans to retrofit its fleet of 20 ex-Thai Smile Airways Airbus A320s. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

As revealed by Emirates president Sir Tim Clark, the airline intends to dispatch engineers to oversee Boeing’s production lines. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Ver.di union has called on Lufthansa ground staff to take part in an all-day warning strike at major German airports on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Virgin Australia has dropped more than 50,000 sale fares to idyllic island hotspots like Bali, Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji from as low as $449* return, available to book now for five days only. Aussies can swap the city for sea views in 2024 with the unmissable sale fares available for travel between Tuesday 13 February …

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Leading MH370 authority Richard Godfrey has published a comprehensive debunking of the bizarre theories that have been aired recently on French TV on the disappearance of the Boeing 777 on March 8, 2014. We have decided to print Mr Godfrey’s post in full; “We have suffered the Netflix documentary series on MH370, where the key …

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In the latest development for the German leisure carrier, Condor Airlines has announced the appointment of Peter Gerber as its new CEO. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today, in 2012, Malév Hungarian Airlines ceased operations after 66 years of service. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

This summer, SWISS International Air Lines will introduce nonstop flights to South Korea’s capital, Seoul. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Southwest Airlines will undergo a brand refresh, including redesigned aircraft cabins, new seats, and updated employee uniforms. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Commercial aircraft lessor Azorra has announced its purchase of 12 Airbus A220-300s from Egypt’s national airline, Egyptair. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Federal Aviation Authority has outlined a special safety plan for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) has reported impressive business performance for 2023. The company has expanded its international network, accelerating the recovery and development of tourism, investment, and trade in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2023, Vietjet operated 133,000 flights with 25.3 million passengers (excluding Vietjet Thailand) – a surge of 183% YoY, with …

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