INFORMATIONALSep 27, 2023Understanding IATA Codes: Why do Airports Have Three-Letter Codes?Have you tried booking a flight, but destinations are only listed as three-lettered codes like JFK, CDG, OR LAX? Have you ever heard someone tell you they are flying to SFO airport but didn't know what they meant? Well, this article will answer the burning question for you!Read More →
NEWSSep 19, 2023Freed American Prisoners Return Home: The Importance of Humanitarian FlightsThe five Americans freed as part of a $6 billion exchange with Iran arrived back in the United States on Monday. This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian flights. Time and time again, aviation has been a major player in facilitating responses to global issues, a topic that we will address today.Read More →
ROUTESSep 10, 2023Air Astana Expands to New York and The Far EastAir Astana has chosen to launch new routes to Tokyo, Singapore, and New York. The decision may have been influenced by recent financial gains, with plans to launch through 2024 and 2025.Read More →
NEWSSep 09, 2023Emirates and Tennis: A Match Made in QueensEmirates will be the Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships yet again. This year's tournament, from August 28 to September 10, will be the 12th consecutive event that Emirates has sponsored. Emirates' long partnership with the US Open suggests that the airline has what it takes to gain further influence in the US market through sports.Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2023USC and UCLA Joining the Big Ten: Do the Flight Logistics Make Sense?USC and UCLA will join the Big Ten Conference for college athletics starting in the 2024 season. This presents a challenge for flight logistics since both schools are in Los Angeles, while the other universities in the conference are in the Midwest and on the East Coast. How would the flights to away games that are now much father away work?Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2023Pilot Unions Oppose Retirement Age Increment in Latest Bill By House PanelSeveral pilot unions in the United States (US) have opposed a new bill that proposes raising the mandatory pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. The unions are voicing concerns about the potential impact of this change on the aviation industry.Read More →
NEWSJun 04, 2023New U.S. Flights Operated by Chinese Airlines to Avoid Russian AirspaceChinese airlines are starting to avoid flying over Russian airspace for flights to the US. This suggests that China is looking to improve its relationship with the US as geopolitical tensions increase.Read More →
NEWSMay 18, 2023U.S. Gun Violence Prompts Travel Warnings From Multiple CountriesIn response to the recent surge in mass shootings in the United States, several countries have warned travellers planning to visit American destinations concerning the threat of gun violence.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2023UK and US to Strengthen Cooperation in Sustainable Aviation Fuel DevelopmentThe UK Minister of Transport is meeting with his US counterpart at a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) summit in Detroit to discuss bilateral cooperation on SAF.Read More →
NEWSMay 15, 2023Delta Resumes Flights Between Atlanta and Düsseldorf Strengthening The Cities' Bilateral RelationshipDelta has resumed flights between Atlanta and Dusseldorf. Both cities are expanding their economic relationship and direct flights are essential for it to succeed.Read More →
