Where Should Delta Air Lines Fly Its Boeing 787s?
Earlier today, as reported by Simple Flying, Delta Air Lines confirmed that it had signed a deal for 30 firm Boeing 787-10 orders, and options for another 30 examples of the type. The carrier has earmarked the transatlantic and South American markets as ideal proving grounds for the type, but, within these regions, where would you like to see it fly the Dreamliner? Given the 787-10's larger size, I can see it being a good fit for major European hubs. In particular, it would make sense to fly the type to airports where Delta's fellow SkyTeam members are based, such as Amsterdam (KLM), London Heathrow (Virgin Atlantic), and Paris CDG (Air France). Where do you think Delta will fly the Dreamliner? Have you ever flown on a 787-10? Let us know your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
Too Many Carriers: Does America Have An Airline Problem?
The United States of America, for its size, surprisingly has no flag carrier. Instead, it has four major airlines: American, Delta, and United, the legacy carriers, and Southwest, the largest low-cost airline in the world. These four giants fight for the average American, but in reality, they are just the top of the food chain. The US’s sheer size allows for plenty of competition that you wouldn’t see in other countries around the world, with the second tier of the chain featuring Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, airlines with unique market share and brand images. Alaska Airlines just bought Hawaiian Airlines, making a West Coast mega brand, although it now has to contend with Delta for its Seattle dominance. JetBlue has existed for 25 years, and it now offers international long-haul flights with the A321LR. The airline has had some struggles, but still has a place as JFK’s non-legacy airline. The third tier of the chain is where the problem is, and features budget operators like Allegia
Emirates Adds Helsinki Flights: Which European City Should It Fly To Next?
As reported earlier today by Simple Flying, Emirates has announced its plans to add a 41st European destination to its roster in the form of Helsinki Airport (HEL) in Finland. The UAE flag carrier is popular among European travelers looking to both visit Dubai as a destination in its own right and to transit en route to somewhere further afield, but where else in Europe would you like to see it fly? Building on the Nordic theme, I would like to see Emirates add Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) in Sweden to its network, while, further south, I wonder if there might be demand for secondary Spanish destinations such as Malaga (AGP) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI). What do you think? Have you ever flown on one of Emirates' European routes? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
Airports With Just One International Route: How Many Can You Name?
Many of the world's largest airports can see hundreds of nonstop international and domestic flights a day; for a handful of airports, their international connectivity relies on one international route. Recently, Avelo Airlines announced it would axe its short-lived Wilmington (ILM) to Punta Cana (PUJ) service to the Dominican Republic after less than a month. This was the first and only international route ever offered from the North Carolina airport. Wilmington is not the only airport to have just one international route offered, with other examples including: - Dunedin Airport (DUD), New Zealand - Year-round Jetstar flights to the Gold Coast (OOL), Australia - Vava'u Airport (VAV), Tonga - Year-round Fiji Link flights to Nadi (NAN), Fiji - Charlottetown Airport (YYG), Canada - Air Transat seasonal flights to Cancun (CUN), Mexico - Iqaluit Airport (YFB), Canada - Air Greenland seasonal flightsto Nuuk (GOH), Greenland What other airports can you think of with just one internation
SAS Uses Starlink To Host eSports: What's Next For Aviation's Fast, Free WiFi?
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) made headlines yesterday with a promotional event on board an Airbus A320 'flight to nowhere.' As reported by Head For Points, 80 invited guests were on a circular flight from Copenhagen that was specifically designed to stress-test the jet's new fast and free Starlink WiFi. This culminated in two Danish eSports professionals defeating two ground-based teammates in a Counter-Strike match using the high-speed connectivity. This begs the question of what else could be done with this technology. While I'm personally not all that fussed about inflight WiFi, as it's nice to get away from everything for a few hours and pick from an airline's selection of entertainment rather than streaming your own content, Starlink's performance is certainly impressive. With this in mind, I could see widebody operators converting bar space into airborne business rooms to allow those who do need to make calls inflight do so in a fast and private manner. What do you think? Is fast
Change My Mind: Airbus Adjusted To Changing Waistlines, Boeing Ignored Such Trends
Boeing’s narrowbody heritage is legendary, but the design is arguably starting to look like a vestigial artifact. The 737 fuselage actually traces its DNA directly back to the 707, which first flew in December 1957. Back then, the average American male weighed about 166 pounds (75 kg), whereas today, this figure is 200 pounds (91 kg). That fuselage cross-section was perfectly adequate for the era of TV dinners and golden age suit-wearing travelers. However, Boeing stuck with this "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach through seven iterations: the 707, 727, 737 Original, 737 Classic, 757, 737 NG, and right up to the 737 MAX. When Airbus arrived later to the party with the A320 in the late 1980s, it seemingly took a look at changing demographics and made a different calculation. It gave the A320 a broader fuselage, about seven inches wider than the 737. This doesn’t sound like much, but it allows for the holy grail of economy travel: the 18-inch wide seat. In a 737, you are usuall
What Is The Best Airport You’ve Ever Flown To & Why?
There are around 9,000 commercial airports in the world, excluding those used for General Aviation and Private Aviation, but which is the best one that you have ever flown to? For me personally, it’s Singapore Changi (SIN). I fly there quite often, and it's definitely my favorite, from the design to the lounges to the 'Jewel'; it never disappoints. What about you? Where do you most like to fly to, and why? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! This is user-generated content. The views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of Simple Flying.
Should More Airlines Keep Old Brands Active When Merging With Other Carriers?
When most airline mergers occur, only one of the companies involved in the merger will retain its original name and branding. However, the recent merger of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines has differed from this, as the Hawaiian Airlines brand is still used, as it is well liked amongst Hawaiians, and also has better recognition in Asia than Alaska Airlines. This got me thinking: should other airlines that have been involved in mergers use old brands for marketing purposes? This idea could be well supported by former customers and employees of the defunct airline, but would also lead to extra costs due to painting aircraft in different liveries and changing the interiors of the planes. What do you think? Should more airlines use old brands that they have purchased through mergers, or would it be an unnecessary frivolity? If so, which former airline brands would you want to be revived? Share your thoughts in the comments! This is user-generated content. The views and opinions expressed he
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'Streamlining The Fleet'?! Delta Orders 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners!
Wow! On January 13th, Delta Air Lines announced that it intends to add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft to its fleet as part of its efforts to refresh and streamline its fleet while quote “improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience.”
Ouch! WestJet Passenger Reveals How Little Space 28" Of Seat Pitch Provides
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Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Captain Sues Boeing Over Door Plug Incident
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Captain has filed a lawsuit against Boeing over the mid-air door plug incident that occurred in January 2024. Spirit AeroSystems is also named in the lawsuit. According to a report from AvBrief, Captain Brandon Fisher is seeking $10 million in damages, alleging that Boeing attempted to attribute passenger-reported harm from the incident to the flight crew.
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