In the race to become the next global megahub, San Diego International Airport (SAN) is outcompeting not only every other airfield in the United States, but up-and-coming hubs in booming markets like Asia and Europe as well. This year, SAN beat out other rapidly expanding international ports like Hanoi (HAN) and Zurich (ZRH) for annual […]
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains the undisputed speed king of the skies. To this day, its legendary 2,200 mph transpacific speeds have never been equaled, even by the legendary Concorde. Even modern civilian supersonic projects like Boom are likely never to surpass it.
Australia is preparing to open its first major greenfield airport in more than half a century, and the project is already reshaping airline strategy long before the first commercial flight departs. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is scheduled to open this month on a vast site at Badgerys Creek, around 50 kilometers west […]
Global air travel demand is expected to grow significantly over the coming decades. According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest Long-Term Demand Projections, global passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050, reaching 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) under the organization’s mid-range scenario. All regions are expected to see higher […]
Denver International Airport (DEN) has lost the top spot for the busiest airport for the world’s largest low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines. The hybrid carrier, historically one of the largest operators at the Colorado airport, has seen the title of busiest base and airport go to Las Vegas.
United Airlines serves more airports globally than any other carrier. They are from multiple hubs, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Despite the Federal Aviation Administration flight cap, the Star Alliance member is increasingly fighting with American Airlines at ORD, partly to secure more gates.
When United Airlines first took delivery of its Boeing 777-300ERs in 2016, these aircraft were equipped with 60 Polaris seats, 102 Economy Plus seats, and 204 regular economy seats, for a total of 366 seats. Later on, when the Chicago-based carrier began installing its Premium Plus cabin throughout its widebody fleet, it cut out the […]
A Southwest Airlines jet bound for Rochester International Airport (ROC) made an emergency return to Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Tuesday after striking a bird during departure. Flight 2821 landed safely, and an airport spokesperson said no injuries were reported, according to FOX 35 Orlando.
Premium economy has gone from a somewhat niche development to one of the industry’s most important revenue drivers. The cabin was first introduced in 1992 by EVA Air, which launched its Evergreen Deluxe class as a way to bridge the gap between economy class and business class. At the time, few could have predicted how […]
This month marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks in the United States, which killed nearly 3,000 people. The tragedy led to major changes in the way airport security was handled across the country. On November 19, 2001, President George W. Bush signed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act into law and established the […]