This week American Airlines senior executives loaded their personal coffers with even more American Airlines stock (AAL). Was it a sign of hubris or idiocy? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
British Airways Abandons Special 747 Flights
British Airways has scrapped plans to operate a trio of Boeing 747s on domestic routes in commemoration of its 100th birthday. As I wrote about on Monday, 747s suddenly popped into the schedule for the following six flights on...
United Airlines Operates “Flight For The Planet”
United Airlines claims it operated “the most eco-friendly commercial flight of its kind in the history of aviation” from Chicago to Los Angeles on Wednesday. Combining biofuel with carbon credits and compostable service ware with “gentle” taxiing, United achieved (virtually)...
Uber Copter Will Compete With BLADE For Manhattan – JFK Traffic
Uber will offer helicopter service between Lower Manhattan and New York JFK starting this summer. The ride-sharing service plans to take on BLADE, which currently offers helicopter service between all three New York airports (JFK, LGA, and EWR) and...
How Airport Security May Soon Become Much Easier
The widespread use of new technology promises to speed up airport security lines by no longer requiring that laptops or liquids be removed from carry-on bags. It has now been 13 years since the carry-on liquid ban went into...
Eco-Terrorists Vow To Shut Down London Heathrow
Climate change protestors have warned that they will shut down London Heathrow for one day in June and 10 days in July using drones unless the airport abandons plans for a runway expansion. Extinction Rebellion is a “socio-political movement”...
Can American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Survive The Summer?
American Airlines has had difficulty with employee groups lately and morale is low. But with the stock price at an all-time low and the potential for employee action, can CEO Doug Parker possibly survive the summer? If you are...
Uber Banning US, Canadian Riders With Low Scores
Uber has expanded its program to boot US and Canadian riders from their app who have substandard star ratings as they have in other countries. On the surface, this plan makes sense but it’s imperfect and may not work...
Near Miss in Scotland: 737 Lands Just Two Seconds After A320 Takes Off
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a scathing report over a near-miss between an easyJet and Norweigan aircraft at Edinburgh Airport. The close-call occurred last August, but the CAA report was only released this week. A Norwegian...
How Much Did U.S. Airline CEOs Make In 2018?
2018 was a great year for airline executives in the United States. Thanks to robust profit and strong revenue, U.S. airline CEOs racked in the dough. Here’s a look at what the CEOs of nine major U.S. airlines were...
Supreme Court Blocks LATAM Marriage With British Airways And American Airlines
There’s no plural marriage in Chile, where the Supreme Court blocked proposed unions between LATAM and both American Airlines and British Airways. Joint-venture agreements between LATAM and AA and BA have been three years in the making. The proposed...
Air New Zealand Eyes New York Nonstop With Latest 787-10 Order
Air New Zealand will stick with Boeing to replace its 777-200 fleet. In choosing the 787-10, Air New Zealand hinted it can offer nonstop service between Auckland and New York for the first time. But how? Air New Zealand...
Marriott Launches Tone Deaf Airbnb Competitor
Marriott didn’t think of Airbnb and the Homeshare market as much competition but has since launched a Homeshare program. It only goes to prove that their leadership is tone deaf, out of touch and still just doesn’t get it. ...
United Airlines Seeks To Oust Avianca Chairman But Vows Independent Airline
United Airlines is extending an attractive loan offer to Avianca while vowing to keep the airline independent. At the same time, it is trying to oust the company’s chairman. Last week, I wrote about the possibility of United taking...
The Queen Visits British Airways
Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit to British Airways today to commemorate the carrier’s 100th birthday. Escorted by CEO Alex Cruz, the Queen was met by staff dressed in heritage uniforms from the 1930s to present day. The Queen also...
Will Delta, Qatar and United Operate Domestically In Brazil?
Brazil moved one step closer to allowing foreign-controlled airlines to operate domestically in Brazil. The loosening of rules may be a boon to both airlines and consumers. Current law places a 20% limit on foreign ownership of a Brazilian...
Saudia Wants To Become A “Big Four” Gulf Carrier
First there was Emirates. Then there was Qatar Airways. Then there was Etihad. Collectively, these carriers are known as the “ME3” or the three big Persian Gulf carriers that command dominance in the region. But knocking on the door...
TSA Agents Sent To Southern Border To Serve Meals…
Not only does the TSA screen flight attendants, now it will serve meals as well…at the U.S. Southern Border. As the busy summer travel season heats up, President Trump is sending TSA agents to the Southern Border, including Federal...
Is New Istanbul Airport Already In Danger Of Failing?
Will Istanbul’s beautiful new airport fail on account of clouds and fog? Some experts fear the answer is yes. Last week, flights to Istanbul from the following cities were diverted to Çorlu, an airport 60 miles west of the...
Drake Bought a Plane But It Wasn’t $220 Million
The Canadian rapper, Drake, showcased his new private jet – a Boeing 767-3oo freighter converted to opulence. However, the media outlets weren’t even close when suggesting the costs. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
