NEWSMar 01, 2024Ryanair Challenges Evidence from ex-FBI Official in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Booking.comRyanair has become a household name for offering extremely low fares and bare-bones service. Its business and operational strategy allow it to be one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Since 2020, the ultra-low-cost airline and internet travel giant Booking.com ran into a legal quarrel.Read More →
NEWSFeb 28, 2024LATAM Records $582 Million Profit in 2023, Driven by Strong Passenger TrafficLATAM reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the entire year. The 50.1% increase in traffic and $582 million profit is a testament to the carrier's strong financial and operational performance. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 27, 2024Delta Air Lines Adds Flights From Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit for Total Solar EclipseDelta Air Lines will offer special flights for astronomy enthusiasts interested in seeing the total solar eclipse on April 8. Delta will offer two flights that will follow the path of totality, traced on the Earth's surface by the moon's shadow. The flights will go from Austin (AUS) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to the airline's Detroit (DTW) hub on April 8.Read More →
NEWSFeb 26, 2024Ryanair CEO Warns of 10% Increase in Flight Prices Amid Boeing Delivery DelaysRyanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned that flight prices could increase by 10% this summer due to an aircraft shortage. Boeing's new aircraft deliveries have been delayed, leading to less passenger capacity amid high travel demand. Read More →
NEWSFeb 23, 2024United Airlines Celebrates 30 Years of Nonstop Flights to ColombiaUnited Airlines celebrated its 30th anniversary of flying to Colombia this month. The U.S. airports with United flights to the country include Newark (EWR) and Houston (IAH). Tourism statistics indicate that more than 4.5 million tourists visited Colombia in 2022, with almost one million being Americans. Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 22, 2024Russian Entrepreneur Transforms Retired Boeing 737 Into Luxury VillaA Russian entrepreneur, Felix Demin, transformed a retired Boeing 737 into a luxury villa with two bedrooms, a terrace, and an infinity pool on the Nyang Nyang Cliff in Bali, Indonesia.Read More →
NEWSFeb 19, 2024China Eastern Airlines Sees Record Passenger Traffic After Introducing New Routes for Lunar New YearChina Eastern Airlines saw record passenger traffic during the Lunar New Year holiday from February 10 to 17. The Shanghai-based carrier conducted 24,800 flights and served more than 3.56 million passengers. China Eastern's strong passenger numbers are part of a strong recovery in China's aviation sector in recent months.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSFeb 13, 2024Qatar Airways Promotes Doha as Stopover Destination: What Passengers Can See in DohaQatar Airways will partner with Qatar Tourism to promote Doha as a must-see destination for its passengers. The airline's destination management company, Discover Qatar, will create stopover packages for passengers interested in visiting Qatar. I recommend several attractions for people to visit based on my trips to Doha in December 2023 and January 2024.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 12, 2024Nigeria's Aviation Ministry Grants Approval for Air Peace Flights to New York-JFKNigeria's Federal Ministry of Aviation has approved Air Peace's plans to launch nonstop flights to New York. Nigeria's largest carrier is now awaiting approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before the service begins.Read More →
