American Airlines has confirmed the order for a trio of aircraft for 260 manufactured and promoted to the new aircraft collection. It will buy 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 Max 10 and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. The order terms give purchase rights for a further 193 aircraft. As part of the Boeing order, American […]
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The world’s largest airline, American Airlines, will offer a new flight from Athens (ATH) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), connecting the two cities for the first time. The summer seasonal flight will operate 4 May, 2019, through 29 September, 2019, and will be flown on American’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 aircraft. “The new direct flight […]
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As of summer 2018, Lufthansa Group passengers will be able to book a so-called Economy “Light” fare on routes to North America served by Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines. As the basic rate, the new fare is the least expensive option for price-conscious passengers only travelling with carry-on luggage and who do not […]
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Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratified a new labor contract. The four-year agreement will take effect May 1, providing 22.3% immediate raises paid based on how much flight attendants flew during the five-plus years of contract negotiations between TWU Local 556 and the airline. Union members approved the contract by 81% to 19%. The new salaries […]
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With tensions in the Middle East escalating after Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel last Saturday, several airlines suspended flights to Tel Aviv and adjusted their schedules. Iran fired dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night, with the expected attack seen as retaliation after the airstrike on the Iranian consulate in […]
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With the new summer tourist season just around the corner, and travel demand expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, while aircraft deliveries are significantly reduced due to production problems at Boeing and Airbus, the global aviation industry is expected to face new pressures. Airlines spend billions on repairs to keep flying older, less fuel-efficient aircraft and […]
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-Wizz Air has been named the worst low-cost airline choice with the Golden Raspberry for the second year in a Which? survey, picking up poor performance and £1.24 million ($2.53 million) in unpaid refunds to passengers. While, the equivalent award in the traditional carriers was awarded to Lufthansa. In the survey, Greek Aegean Airlines stands […]
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies and will reach or exceed pre-pandemic levels in multiple destinations across East Asia and Southeast Asia by March 2024. These include Bangkok in Thailand; Busan and Seoul in South Korea; Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Osaka in Japan; Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; Siem Reap in […]
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United Airlines has resumed its daily nonstop seasonal service between Athens and New York/Newark. The service is planned to operate until 29 October 2022 and will be joined next month by United’s daily nonstop seasonal service from Athens to Washington D.C., set to start on 7 May 2022. “We are delighted to return to Athens […]
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Americans eager to gather with family for Thanksgiving are expected to travel in larger numbers by plane and car for the holiday this year than in 2020. More than 53 million Americans are projected to hit the road for the holiday, a 13 percent increase from last year, according to the American Automobile Association. Roughly 48.8 […]
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