Star Alliance's footprint is shrinking slightly in Brazil, with Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas S/A - more commonly known as Avianca Brazil will exit the network from the 1st September 2019. Avianca Airbus A319 - Image, Avianca The move comes after what the alliance says " follows several months of bankruptcy protection and the withdrawal of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) … [Read more...]

Summer 2020 is fast on airlines minds, with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines announcing its plans for the Summer Season, with London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester Airport all getting service uplifts. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Starting at Gatwick, Delta will introduce a daily service to Boston from … [Read more...]

It seems that a mixture of losses and unavailable fleet issues is forcing Norwegian Air Shuttle's hand - with the airline suspending all Irish to North America Routes from 15th September 2019. In happier times, when Norwegian flew their own equipment from Dublin Airport - Norwegian Boeing 737 MAX 8 departing Dublin Airport (Shot Summer 2018) - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Central European carrier Wizz Air continues its network expansion - this time launch four new routes from Edinburgh airport. Wizz Air Airbus A321 Birmingham Airport, Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new routes will serve Edinburgh to: Warsaw, Poland from 1st November, operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Lead-in price: £16.99 Gdańsk, Poland from 2nd … [Read more...]

The Airbus A320neo family is opening new doors, with Jazeera Airways planing to launch a Kuwait to London Gatwick service. The Jazeera Airways map -- now with added London - Image, Jazeera Airways The airline will fly  a great circle distance of 2,893 nautical miles between the two cities. Services start on the 27th October 2019, and are available to book as of … [Read more...]

Swiss International Air Lines are increasing their footprint out of its Zurich hub, with the introduction of two new services. Swiss Airbus A340 departing Zurich Airport - image, Economy Class and Beyond. Both Washington DC and Osaka will join the Swiss network as the airline adds further Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its network. Swiss will introduce a … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Airlines woes continue, with the airline announcing it is planning to suspend its Hong Kong to San Francisco service Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A350 - Image, Airbus. According to the airline, it will suspend the route from 5th October 2019. The reasons given? ... following a review of its network and a change in business plan for USA market. Hong Kong … [Read more...]

Editors note: Apparently, I triggered a lot of people (three) who didn't like the word flight was spelt fight. There were some issues with this post in how it was built, which required a full re-write.. everywhere. Apologies if you were offended. And if you want to take it up with my editor, that would be me too. PS. Those comments have been deleted and not approved . I … [Read more...]

With Norwegian Air Shuttle's CEO stepping down, it seems the airline is also taking a hard look at its network, and choosing to slice and dice its long haul network. Norwegian Boeing 787-9 arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So what's up for the chop? The following routes will shift to a spring/summer operation, whilst being suspended over … [Read more...]

Emirates is expanding its operation again - this time adding a daily service to Mexico City. Emirates Boeing 777-200LR - Image, Emirates The new service will operate as a daily service, operating via Barcelona from the 9th December, and will be Emirates first service in the area. Currently, the booked operation for this group of flights is: EK255 DEAPRT DXB 03:30 … [Read more...]