Numerous major airlines, from American Airlines to Ryanair, took the swift decision to cancel their flights to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport following a large-scale attack by Hamas. This move left many holiday tourists stranded in Israel and forced Israelis abroad to re-evaluate
Given United’s recent aggressive expansion strategy, Tuesday’s announcement of the Chicago-based carrier exercising options for 110 new long-haul airplanes hardly comes as a shock. It’s evident that this move is a continuation of what has been a trend of record-breaking orders by United. When the
In recent years, Australia’s aviation market has seen increasing competition, with Rex emerging as a noteworthy alternative to industry stalwarts like Qantas and Virgin Australia. Rex’s formal launch of its new frequent flyer program, aptly named ‘Rex Flyer,’ is a strategic move that demonstrates the
United Airlines is coming in hot, aiming for the golden goose of Haneda slots. One from Delta, who’s bowing out of their Portland-Haneda route, and another nighttime slot pair from Hawaiian Airlines. United’s got its eyes set on Houston and Guam, and honestly, it sounds
WestJet Airlines, the Calgary-based carrier, recently announced plans to integrate Sunwing Airlines into its mainline operations by October 2024. The merger, initially set in motion with WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing’s key airline and vacation divisions last May, will see the latter’s 18 Boeing 737s and
The aviation industry indeed stands at a pivotal juncture, where innovation and sustainability are no longer optional but imperatives. In that context, Bombardier’s Blended Wing EcoJet is not just a testament to engineering prowess, but it is also a beacon of what the future of
Delta’s much-anticipated Delta One Club lounge at JFK has now been pushed back to “summer 2024.” What’s another season when you’ve been holding your breath for premium luxury, right? At least they’re finally rolling this out…albeit in what feels like geological time. Delta can’t decide
Delta Air Lines, that stalwart guardian of the skies (I mean that literally actually…they are one of the best)…making headlines once more, but not for those complimentary Biscoff cookies in economy. CEO Ed Bastian conceded at a Rotary Club of Atlanta event that they “probably
Just when you thought the airline industry had exhausted its repertoire of scandals…from dragging customers off flights to mysteriously disappearing luggage…here comes a story that truly sends shivers down your spine. And trust me, as someone who’s dealt with the logistics of moving aircraft parts,
Hehe…it looks like Delta Air Lines has really poked the hornet’s nest this time (or is it the bear?)… Frequent flyers are absolutely livid over the recent changes to Delta’s SkyMiles program. Imagine being so loyal to a brand, and then they pull a switcheroo and
Ah, yes…the joys of nonstop flights. Who hasn’t had that layover from hell, right? The kind where you run faster than Usain Bolt through an unfamiliar airport, only to reach the gate and realize your connecting flight was delayed anyway. Good times. But the gods
We’ve all been there…sipping lukewarm coffee in an airport lounge, scrolling through a never-ending list of loyalty program emails, and wondering what the next curveball in the air travel game will be. But if you’re a Delta loyalist, the curveball just came in the form