This is not a vanity route, nor is it a niche service. Air Greenland’s return to Iqaluit, Canada after nearly a decade away is based on a plan to connect both local cultures from the north and tourists from the south.
Airplanes and Airports
Carry-on bags are back in JetBlue basic economy
JetBlue is taking away one of the pain points in its basic economy offering. From 6 September 2024 passengers on a Blue Basic fare will be permitted to bring a carry-on bag into the cabin.
AirBaltic takes Pratt to task for engine issues
There are few airlines in the world as bullish about the A220 as airBaltic. When it comes to the GTF engines however, CEO Martin Gauss says Pratt is beating up on the smaller carriers.
Can close be good enough?
Faced with delays, cancellations, or even just high fares, many travelers will seek alternate airports to close to their ideal destination. Now United Airlines wants to help automate that search.
JetBlue-British Airways codeshare approved by DOT
The US Department of Transportation approved the planned codeshare agreement between JetBlue and British Airways.
JetBlue plans significant codeshare operations with British Airways
JetBlue and British Airways plan to establish a significant codeshare relationship, allowing each to serve the others customers via New York, Boston, and London.
JetBlue boosts San Juan, cuts LaGuardia and TATL for winter 2024
Earlier this year JetBlue promised a return to its core business as it seeks to survive and thrive without Spirit as part of the operation. We’re now starting to see how that will play out.
Global Airlines ferries its A380 to the UK
Wannabe all-A380 operator Global Airlines moved closer to operations this week, as its first aircraft returned to Europe for additional maintenance work. But, as with most things related to Global Airlines, the process was not quite normal.
JetBlue turns to older A320s to cover for Pratt issues on A321neo fleet
As part of its earnings release last week JetBlue announced it was extending the life of a dozen A320 aircraft in its fleet. And N503JB, a/k/a Christine, is among those returning from retirement.
Avelo looks to Mexico, Dominican Republic for international growth
Avelo is looking to collect some passport stamps. The carrier applied on Friday for authority to operate flights from the US to both Mexico and the Dominican Republic.