JetBlue’s initial London play: Stansted and Gatwick
JetBlue continues to pursue Heathrow as an option for access to the most lucrative London market, but should the carrier launch transatlantic service in Q3...
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DLD 293: Turn around or a turnaround??
An airport closes, possibly forever. Another was already closed when the plane showed up. And airlines are still planning their financial turnarounds as demand starts...
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United picks A321XLR for transatlantic 757 replacement
United Airlines will take on the A321XLR to replace its agin 757-200 transatlantic fleet. The move gives the carrier certainty of delivery timing and promises...
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Norwegian to axe long-haul services from Copenhagen, Stockholm
Norwegian made many changes in recent months as it sought to shore its finances. The latest news from the airline, however, is a massive shift....
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Norwegian declares itself "fully funded through 2020 and beyond"
Norwegian's financials, or potential lack of such, have raised eyebrows in the aviation world for some time now. Hoping to put those fears to rest...
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Come PLAY in Iceland: Another new airline launches in the wake of WOW Air
A new low cost carrier is set to fly in Iceland. PLAY airlines intends to launch sales before the end of the year, connecting passengers...
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IAG snaps up Air Europa to boost Latin American operations
Consolidation continues in the global aviation market, this time delivering a shift in transatlantic services. International Airline Group announced this morning its intentions to buy...
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XL Airways halts ticket sales
French discount carrier XL Airways halted ticket sales on Thursday evening. That's bad news for the LCC and could potentially spill over to the business...
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Nothing about the new WOW Air makes sense
As detials on the new WOW Air plans emerge the business model remains an interesting proposition. With a heavy focus on cargo in a softening...
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United bets big on premium leisure with 2020 transatlantic expansion
When you fly a plane with 30-50% fewer seats than the competition the business case must be incredibly strong. For United Airlines the new 763...
