United brings in-seat IFE back to the high density 777s
United Airlines is bringing a new version of its highest capacity aircraft to the skies with a notable improvement for economy class passengers: in-seat entertainment...
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American Airlines slashes schedule, increases flexibility for customer rebookings
American Airlines joined the Summer 2020 schedule cut party overnight, announcing several international routes that will not operate until at least October and a 7.5%...
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Spirit Airlines plans 5% growth reduction for April as COVID-19 hurts demand
Spirit Airlines is cutting its operations in April as demand drops in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Unlike some other carriers, however, the company...
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Qantas cuts international 25% through September facing coronavirus-induced demand drop
Qantas is the latest major carrier to announce significant changes to its schedule in the wake of the coronavirus demand drop. Not only with the...
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Massive cuts, uncertain recovery timelines for aviation in the face of COVID-19
What a week. In the face of the steepest global demand drop airlines have seen in a decade the cuts came, quick and deep. The...
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Alaska Airlines offers elite bonus earning in face of COVID-19 booking weakness
Still traveling in the face of the global Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak? If you're flying on Alaska Airlines those trips will now get you even closer to...
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Flybe halts operations, enters Administration
Wednesday evening marked the end for embattled British regional airline Flybe. The carrier entered administration (a UK version of bankruptcy protection) and ceased operations. All...
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IATA pushes for suspension of slot usage requirements due to COVID-19
Long term or short term planning? Balancing both is hard for airlines and the slot rules at crowded airports make it even harder. But IATA...
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Vistara takes delivery of first 787-9, plans long-haul expansion
India's Vistara took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 twin-aisle jet over the weekend, kicking off its expansion into long-haul service. The aircraft is the...
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India gets a 2020 boost to Europe
The international air travel market faces massive challenges in Asia, but that isn't stopping some airlines from planning long-haul growth, particularly into India. Three announcements...