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After 72 Years, United Airlines Just Made a Bittersweet Announcement. It All Ends This Month
This is a story about United Airlines, the march of time, and maybe a bit of nostalgia. We need context. Our story begins in 1952, when Pan Am, the big U.S. airline of that era, introduced the world's first airline-published inflight magazine. The…
Hedge fund's bid to control Southwest Airlines reaches critical mass
In the latest aviation news, a Florida hedge fund demanding big changes in Southwest Airlines' operations says it now has enough voting stock in the carrier to call a special meeting of shareholders as it seeks to install its own board; United is…
Are Iran's proxies trying to isolate Israel with airline withdrawals? - analysis
A new report at the pro-Iranian al-Mayadeen media said that commercial airlines are cancelling flights to Israel due to the Iranian threats to Israel. This is well known. However, the fact that Al-Mayadeen is now highlighting this issue shows that…
NEWS: The 4 Biggest US Airline Loyalty Programs are Under Investigation
The US government is looking into the frequent flyer programs of the country's four largest airlines. It's no secret that traveling can be expensive, and many people count on frequent flyer programs to help them budget for their vacations. But in…
Malaysia Airlines to return to Paris - Economy Class & Beyond
After a period of nearly ten years, Malaysia Airlines is planning to return to Paris. The airline is planning to launch direct flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris from Kula Lumpur International Airport. It is planning to launch four…
Never Fall for This Airline Trick: Why Codeshare Flights Can Ruin Your Trip
Codeshares are a terrible practice in the airline industry. One airline sells a seat on another airline's flight but pretends it is their flight. The flight is, say, on Air Canada You're flying an Air Canada plane with an Air Canada crew. You have…
Miami has new flights to Cancun, Paris and DR. Take a look at the airlines and schedules
The 305 will soon have a new link with Latin America's second largest economy, one that gets little attention in South Florida. Mexico's flagship carrier, Aeromexico, will add daily non-stop service between Cancun and Miami International Airport, a…
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American Airlines Kicked Out Of S&P 500
American Airlines is dropping out of the S&P 500 before market open on Monday, September 23rd. It will move down to the S&P MidCap 400. That's not S&P's judgment about the airline's performance and prospects… but it is the market's judgment.
American Airlines Launching New Nonstop Routes To These 5 European Destinations
With fall fast approaching, some of us are already missing the lazy days of summer. And what is the best thing to do to get over the post-summer blues? Look ahead and book a spring/summer vacation for next year! America's major airlines are looking…
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Malaysia Airlines Will Resume Service to Paris After More Than a Decade
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American Airlines Changed How Long Your Travel Credits Last-3 Tricks to Get the Most Out of Them
No change fees on most tickets was a real improvement for many airline customers during the pandemic, and it's great that stuck. It makes it easier to buy a ticket knowing that if your plans change, you aren't totally out the money. But in many…
Pilot shortage warning as Saudi challenger poaches Britons
Saudi Arabia's new luxury airline Riyadh Air is fuelling a war for talent in the aviation industry as it poaches British pilots. The British Airline Pilots' Association (Balpa) said the impact of a recruitment drive by Riyadh Air, together with…
I went on board Embraer's next-generation rival to the Airbus A220. Look inside the regional jet that may never be used in the US.
Embraer showcased its new E195-E2 jet at the Farnborough Airshow in July. The E195-E2 features automatic takeoff and has orders from Porter Airlines and KLM. The scope clause in pilot contracts has hindered the E2's entry into the US market. Sign…
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