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Photo: Aidan Pullino Delight from Etihad Commenting on the news was Mohammad Al Bulooki, the Chief Operating Officer of the Etihad Aviation Group who expressed delight over the announcement. “Following the signing of the new bilateral agreement, Etihad is delighted to announce a direct link between these important cities. The commencement of scheduled flights is …
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MIAMI – Korean Air Lines (KE) has announced its plans to acquire Asiana Airlines (OZ). If the purchase is completed, KE would become the 10th-biggest airline in the world by fleet size. According to KE Chairman Cho Won-tae, the company made the purchase decision to help the country’s airline industry continue to grow. Additionally, the …
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MIAMI – An Alaska Airlines (AS) Boeing 737-700 (N615AS) struck and killed a bear at Yakutat Airport (YAK) resulting in damage to the left engine cowling. No one was injured on flight AS66 from Cordova. The flight was scheduled to stop in Juneau next. Airport crew members cleared the runway about 10 minutes before flight …
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Summary List Placement Between restrictions to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, consumer fears, and an unprecedented economic downturn, many facets of the traditional hospitality sector are struggling, with the American Hotel & Lodging Association reporting that US hotels have lost $46 billion in revenue since mid-February. Innovative platforms like Airbnb seem to have …
The chief executives of key Asia-Pacific airlines have issued a joint call for a global COVID testing regime as part of protocols aimed at kick-starting the shattered aviation industry. They have warned that cross-border cooperation and collaboration is urgently needed to restart the aviation industry and avoid further economic damage. The call from the Association …
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Korean Air and holding company Hanjin KAL on Monday confirmed they would acquire rival Asiana Airlines for 1.8 trillion won ($US1.6 billion) as part of a wider restructuring of the Korean aviation industry. The merged airline is expected to rank as one of the world’s top 10 in a move Korean Air says is designed …
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Co-Founders Hudson Fysh (Right) and Paul McGinness1919. All Photos: Qantas It was formed by Australian Flying Corps veterans Hudson Fysh and Paul McGinness together with grazier Fergus McMaster just 17 years after the first powered flight by the Wright Brothers, two years after the end of World War One and at the tail end of …
MIAMI – On November 6, Miami International Airport (MIA) got a unique visitor, a 29-year-old McDonnell Douglas MD-87 belonging to the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (EUDF) of the Kingdom of Eswatini. The aircraft, with registration 3DC-SWZ began a long journey from Manzini Matsapha Airport (MTS), Eswatini beginning on November 5. Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force MD-87 …
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MIAMI – Atlas Air (5Y) has refused to heed calls from members of the US Congress and some members of the public to repay US$406m in COVID-19 bailout funds. The primary reason given by those who want the funds repaid is the fact that cargo carriers have done well as a result of the pandemic, …
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MIAMI – Flybe (BE), which had entered administration earlier this year, has been dealt a serious blow in terms of a possible revival. Aer Lingus (EI) this weekend dealt the blow by handing over regional operations to Emerald Airlines, an Irish upstart airline. Flybe, planning for a restart next year, placed a bid to run …
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Summary List Placement Winter is fast approaching, and so is the holiday travel season. While budget travelers shop around for the cheapest commercial airline tickets for a Thanksgiving or Christmas getaway, the wealthy are calling their aircraft brokers to book their private jet flights. Pent up demand for safe travel has brought the private aviation …
While airlines make a big deal about touting their disinfection procedures, the US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a behind-the-scenes warning that some actions could pose a safety risk. A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin issued on November 4 warns that too frequent or improper use of disinfectants could cause problems such as corrosion, embrittlement, increased …
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MIAMI – Corporación América Airports, the largest private airport operator in the world by the number of facilities, reported an 80.8% drop in passenger traffic through the month of October 2020 in a year-over-year comparison, business portal Business Wire reported on November 13. According to the portal, the decline in traffic reflected “the continued impact …
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MIAMI – While passenger airlines have been pummeled throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, cargo airlines have seen growth, highlighting the importance of the busiest cargo airports in North America. Cargo levels year-over-year increases have been significant with a 12.5% surge in July. Perhaps the freight hub most equipped for such increases is Memphis International Airport (MEM) …
Summary List Placement Lola.com CEO Mike Volpe thinks business travel on the whole is just horrible – but he saw that as a big business opportunity. Lola focuses on making it easier for medium-sized companies to manage corporate travel arrangements. Companies use the service to authorize employees to make travel-related purchases and set their own …
Summary List Placement JetBlue Airways is joining the growing list of airlines that plan to fill their aircraft to capacity in the upcoming months, abandoning a policy of onboard social distancing that was thought to be necessary in order to restore confidence in air travel. Starting December 2, JetBlue will increase capacity on its aircraft to …
MIAMI – Avianca Holdings for the three months ending on September 20 has reported an operating loss of USD$156m. For the same period last year, group company Avianca (AV), the flag carrier of Colombia, posted an operating profit of USD$28m. With AV ceasing operations in mid-March following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and South …
LONDON – Airways got the opportunity to speak with CEO Nino Singh Judge, who is in charge of the UK’s newest start-up carrier, flyPOP. Earlier this month, we reported that this new airline announced plans to launch in 2021 with routes to India. The format of the interview revolves around discussing the airline’s plans, as …
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Summary List Placement XO, one of the largest private aviation firms in the country, is growing its dedicated fleet of charter aircraft with the addition of 15 light jet aircraft. Starting today, the Cessna Citation Ultra aircraft will be available for charter directly through XO, offering members more options when booking private jet travel and …
Delta Air Lines says the COVID crisis has allowed it to accelerate its Los Angeles International Airport revamp and passengers can now look forward to an “all-new” experience by mid-2023. The $US1.83 billion Delta Sky Way project to modernize, upgrade and connect Terminals 2, 3, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal will be ready a …
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MIAMI – Volaris (Y4) launches today its new Mexico City (MEX) – Houston (IAH) route with four weekly frequencies on Thursdays and Sundays. The company remains committed to being one of the airlines with the most active routes and operations, so during November 2020, it will connect IAH with two of the main tourist destinations …
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Summary List Placement Private vacation rentals on Airbnb allow travelers to practice social distancing more easily than in hotels, with new cleaning policies in place. Many such vacation rentals are found in Vermont, which is one of the best places to hike, ski, and generally enjoy the outdoors. These are some of the best Airbnbs …
Summary List Placement Due to the ongoing pandemic, many newlyweds are looking for safe domestic honeymoon options. The ideal honeymoon spot is romantic and secluded, with elevated options for couples to relax, bond, and celebrate. While privacy has always been prized for honeymoon getaways, with COVID-19, it’s more important than ever. We rounded up romantic …
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Lauda’s Airbus A320 Faro airport. Photo: Lauda Ryanair Wants to Replace Lauda’s A320 When Ryanair took over Lauda, in addition to acquiring the company, it also acquired a new type of aircraft. Ryanair (FR), the historic operator of the Boeing 737-800NG (or 737-8As, as you prefer), having a bunch of Airbuses thrown into the mix …
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Summary List Placement US airlines are facing a crossroads this holiday season as to whether they should block middle seats or open them booking as a travel-hungry populace ponders a return to the skies to visit family, friends, and relatives. With the start of the holiday season less than a month away, consumers are looking …
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Summary List Placement connects campers with private landowners and State Park grounds for secluded camping experiences. Campers can choose from fully-equipped sites that come with canvas tents or cabins with beds already set up, or they’re able to opt for a more traditional campsite and bring their own gear. Prices vary depending on the time …
MIAMI – US airline employment is set to fall to its lowest level in decades by year’s end due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a trade group said Thursday. UPI reported today that employment will drop by 90,000 full-time employees by December, according to Airlines for America (A4A) trade group, which represents major US airlines. Photo: …
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