Philippine Airlines is set to enhance its premium services by upgrading its flagship business class to international standards on its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 jets. The first of these jets is expected to start flying to the United States in early 2026. The airline has nine A350-1000s on order with an option to purchase […]

In any industry, it is crucial to establish appropriate metrics to accurately measure performance and ensure that all aspects are well-managed. In the airline industry, the most commonly used metric for measuring output is Available Seat Miles (ASM). This is a standardized unit that measures the output of an airline by calculating the distance flown […]

The Christmas travel rush reached its peak today as millions of people across the UK headed home on ‘Frantic Friday’. This caused major traffic gridlock, packed airports, and rail chaos. According to the AA, there are expected to be 24. 4 million cars on the road today, while airports are facing their busiest Christmas travel […]

Winter weather is causing major disruptions for flights across North America, with several airlines experiencing cancellations and delays. Just recently, WestJet had to increase flight cancellations after Calgary International Airport suspended all flights due to a snowstorm. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines in the U. S. has also been dealing with similar circumstances. Last Sunday, the […]

Low-Cost Air Travel in Mexico Boosted with Volaris and Viva Merger In a joint statement, Mexico’s two busiest airlines, Volaris and Viva, announced their agreement to merge and create a new low-cost airline group. This partnership aims to promote low-cost air travel in Mexico and contribute to the country’s economic growth. The merger will result […]

American Airlines made history on December 18, 2025, by launching the first commercial flight of the new Airbus A321XLR. This marked the first time a US carrier has operated this long-range aircraft. The inaugural flight departed from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 11:00 ET, carrying over 150 passengers to Los Angeles […]

Singapore Airlines Flight Experiences 48-Hour Delay Due to Snowstorm and Mechanical Issues Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight experienced a 48-hour delay earlier this week due to a combination of a snowstorm and mechanical issues. The flight, which was scheduled to depart from Newark last Sunday, was delayed due to a snowstorm in the New […]

American Airlines Changes Loyalty Program for Basic Economy Tickets American Airlines recently announced changes to their AAdvantage loyalty program, affecting customers who purchase basic economy tickets. Starting December 17, 2025, members of the program will no longer earn miles or loyalty points when purchasing a basic economy ticket. This new policy applies to all flights […]

Santa Rosa Airport to Welcome Southwest Airlines with More Flights to Denver In just four months, Southwest Airlines will begin operating at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, and the Dallas-based airline has already seen strong demand for its services. The airport’s manager, Jon Stout, confirmed that Southwest will start flying to Denver five days […]

American Airlines is striving to improve its reputation and financial performance by implementing a series of changes to its operations and services. Despite being the largest airline in terms of the number of flights, American has been lagging behind its major competitors, United and Delta, in terms of profits and customer satisfaction. In the third […]