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FAA admits staffing issues, asks airlines for help

23 March 2023 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

The US Government spent plenty of time in recent months chiding airlines for scheduling flights they ultimately did not have the staff to operate. Now the FAA now admits that it, too, has staffing issues, and it needs help from the airlines.

This story is about: DCA, EWR, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, JFK, JFK Airport, LaGuardia, LGA, New York City, Newark, NYC, regulations, slots, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Tailwind shifts DC flights to Dulles, delays launch

11 September 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A Tailwind Cessna seaplane on the ground at College Park Airport

Seaplane operator Tailwind Air generated a lot of excitement over the summer when it promised service from the East River in New York City to Washington, DC. Alas, just days before the service launch, the carrier has quietly shifted its plans. Tailwind’s DC flights will now operate to and from Dulles airport.

This story is about: College Park, Dulles, IAD, New York City, routes, seaplane, Tailwind Air, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Tailwind launches DC-ish semi-seaplane service from New York City

16 August 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

A Tailwind Cessna seaplane on the ground at College Park Airport

College Park Airport just outside Washington, DC will be added to the route map for Tailwind Air, allowing the carrier to offer flights from its base on the East River in New York City to the DC area beginning on 13 September 2022.

This story is about: CGS, College Park, New York City, NYS, seaplane, Tailwind Air, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

United looks to launch Dulles-Cape Town service

4 March 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

United Airlines wants to add service between Washington-Dulles and Cape Town, South Africa. The carrier proposes to fly the route thrice weekly, complementing its 3x weekly service from Newark.

This story is about: ATL, Atlanta, Cape Town, CPT, Delta Air Lines, Department of Transportation, DoT, Dulles, IAD, routes, United Airlines, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class

9 November 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand what it considers high-frequency business markets and add a new fare type, dubbed Main Select.

This story is about: American Airlines, BOS, Boston, codeshare, DCA, economy class, fares, JetBlue, LaGuardia, LGA, NEA, Northeast Alliance, seating, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Our Long National (Airport) Nightmare is Over

20 April 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

So long, Gate 35X. We won’t miss you at all.

This story is about: American Airlines, DCA, regional jet, terminal, terminals, Washington DC Filed Under: Ground Services

United announces new long-haul routes for 2021

9 September 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A United Airlines 787-8 at Denver

Airline route networks must adapt to shifting demand and long-haul operations are no exception. United Airlines is the latest player to make a move on that front, announcing seven routes today with service slated to launch between December and Summer 2021. The carrier will be reopening some destinations, expanding others and inaugurating a couple of markets never before served.

This story is about: ACC, Accra, American Airlines, Bangalore, BLR, DEL, Delhi, Delta Air Lines, Dulles, Emirates, Ghana, Hawaii, IAD, JetBlue, JNB, Johannesburg, Lagos, LOS, Nigeria, routes, South Africa, South African Airways, United Airlines, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Deeper cuts, reprotect options coming for JetBlue

7 April 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

JetBlue will further consolidate operations in April, The move will see service suspended at eight stations and even larger cuts to capacity than previously planned. There is some good news, however, with domestic re-protect options coming online.

This story is about: BOS, Boston, BUR, BWI, COVID-19, DCA, EWR, JetBlue, JFK, LAX, LGB, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark, ONT, PVD, routes, San Francisco, San Jose, SJC, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Air China aims to slash US services

3 February 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

An Air China Boeing 777-300ER departing Beijing. Photo by Alan Wilson via CC BY-SA/Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/ajw1970/49070838773/

Air China wants to radically alter its route network to the United States. Facing a dramatic drop in traffic, as well as restrictions around passengers who can be admitted to the USA, the carrier is proposing to slash the cities served and the flight frequencies. It also is seeking a rather unconventional overall operational plan.

This story is about: Air China, Beijing, China, Dulles, IAD, JFK, JFK Airport, LAX, Los Angeles, New York City, PEK, routes, San Francisco, SFO, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Does hourly service a shuttle make??

31 October 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

What does it take to claim a “Shuttle” service between two airports? Is it hourly service throughout the day? Is it more flexible fees and policies? Is it improved catering on board? For United Airlines and the new “shuttle-like” service between Newark and Washington’s Reagan National Airport (DCA) the answer might surprise you.

This story is about: American Airlines, Bombardier, CRJ550, DCA, Delta Air Lines, E175, Embraer, EWR, JetBlue, Newark, routes, Shuttle, UAMedia2019, United Airlines, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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