Korean Air Expands In-Flight Connectivity with Viasat for 40 Boeing 787s
Viasat has been chosen by Korean Air, the national airline of South Korea, to provide in-flight connectivity for an additional 40 aircraft. This decision follows a previous announcement that Korean Air would equip 30 Airbus A321Neos with Viasat’s connectivity solutions, marking the airline’s first venture into in-flight connectivity. The total number of Korean Air planes […]
JetBlue to Terminate Nonstop Service Between Austin and Fort Lauderdale Starting May
JetBlue Airways has announced it will cease its direct service between Austin and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting May 1, according to a statement provided to KXAN. Despite this change, the airline will maintain its nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to New York JFK and Boston. Passengers seeking alternative nonstop services to Fort Lauderdale can […]
EL AL Signs Preliminary Deal for Nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to Expand Widebody Fleet
In a notable move towards expanding its widebody fleet, EL AL, the flag carrier of Israel, has entered into a preliminary agreement with Boeing for up to nine additional 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, as reported by Simple Flying and Flight Global. This development indicates that the deal includes firm orders for three 787-9 Dreamliners, with an […]
Edelweiss Announces First Long-Haul Flight to Las Vegas with New Airbus A350
Swiss airline Edelweiss will be the first airline in Switzerland to incorporate the Airbus A350 into its fleet, starting in April 2025. The airline has announced plans to acquire six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant enhancement in its long-haul service capabilities and environmental performance. The integration of the Airbus A350 into Edelweiss Air’s fleet […]
Southwest Airlines Announces Plans to Introduce Overnight Red-Eye Flights for the First Time
Southwest Airlines, a company known for its distinctive approach to air travel, is set to introduce overnight flights for the first time in its 57-year history. The new service will include routes from Las Vegas to Hawaii. Although a specific start date has not been announced, Ryan Green, Southwest’s Chief Commercial Officer, indicated the airline […]
Aerus Launches New Routes to Connect Key Cities in the Yucatan Peninsula
Mexican airline Aerus has unveiled plans to introduce six new routes across the Yucatan Peninsula, enhancing connectivity and tourism within the region. Starting May 13, 2024, the carrier will commence direct services between Cancun and Cozumel, as well as between Cancun and Merida. The expansion continues from July 1, with additional routes from Cancun to […]