A former Alaska Airlines captain, Joseph Emerson, will serve no additional prison time, much to the surprise of many industry analysts. Emerson attempted to shut off the engines of a Horizon Air flight in October 2023 while riding in the cockpit jump seat, and he is preparing to serve noContinue Reading
In 2025, the British Airways Airbus A380 once again anchors the airline’s services on many of its heaviest, longest-stage markets. These are all places where, due to slot scarcity at Heathrow Airport (LHR), the aircraft’s ability to offer large amounts of premium capacity makes it exceptionally valuable, especially during winterContinue Reading
The Lufthansa First Class lounge experience stands apart because it is not just a room, but rather an end-to-end ground product that is engineered for control, privacy, and overall calm. In Frankfurt, the dedicated First Class Terminal gives travelers their own building, personal assistants who handle all formalities, and privateContinue Reading
European low-cost carrier Ryanair outperformed analyst expectations this morning, marking the second quarter in a row that the airline’s financial performance has exceeded what analysts had penciled in. The airline’s overall profit after tax rose around 20% to roughly $1.98 billion. This lifted the airline’s six-month profit figure to roughlyContinue Reading
Turkish Airlines has officially secured a five-year $408.5 million loan that is being provided by the Bank of China, a multinational financial services corporation. The bank’s Macau branch is currently listed as the official lender of record. The airline says that it will be using these funds to support fleetContinue Reading
Aviation industry analysts are currently struggling to identify a key facet of American Airlines’ business model. The legacy carrier operates flights to destinations worldwide, utilizing major gateway hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Miami International Airport (MIA). In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest amountContinue Reading
The Boeing 777’s future is ultimately a two-track story. Legacy 777-300ERs will gradually transition into secondary roles, while the Boeing 777X family ultimately assumes the mantle. Boeing has gradually phased out Boeing 777-300ER production, with records showing only a single passenger delivery in 2024, which ultimately marked the end ofContinue Reading
On-time performance and cancellations are two of the most important operational figures that any carrier reports. Passengers, especially those who are high-margin business and premium leisure travelers, really care about making sure that their flights are on time and that they are not canceled. As a result, carriers try veryContinue Reading