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Korean Air, Japanese Airlines Could Benefit From Limits on U.S.-China Flights

Korean Air, in the late 1970s, lured Western travelers with a "Seoul Shortcut." It was making reference to the advantageous location of its Seoul hub, for routes between North America and Asia.

21 hours ago
Korean Air, Japanese Airlines Could Benefit From Limits on U.S.-China Flights

Airline Weekly

Wave of Covid-Era Losses at China’s Big Three Airlines is Finally Ebbing

The fourth quarter of last year was another bloody one for Chinese airlines. Hopes are rising, however, that this year will finally mark a turnaround for the sector.

1 day ago
Wave of Covid-Era Losses at China’s Big Three Airlines is Finally Ebbing

Airline Weekly

Let’s Hear It For Delta’s Atlanta Airport Powerhouse

Atlanta retained its title as the world’s busiest airport last year, shocker we know. But more interesting is the rise of the Denver and Istanbul airports — to third and seventh busiest, respectively.

4 days ago
Let’s Hear It For Delta’s Atlanta Airport Powerhouse

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Air India Mum on Cost Savings as Restructuring Progresses

An airline can make all the investments it wants, but it won't be financially successful without an eye on costs.

4 days ago
Air India Mum on Cost Savings as Restructuring Progresses

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What’s the World’s Busiest Airport? Atlanta, Yet Again

All hail Atlanta and its massive Delta hub.

5 days ago
What’s the World’s Busiest Airport? Atlanta, Yet Again

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Avianca Partially Accepts Colombia’s Conditions to Viva Air Merger

The potential merger of Avianca and Viva Air took a small step forward Wednesday when the former partially accepted the conditions laid out by the Colombian government for the combination of the country's largest and third largest airlines. While Avianca accepted regulator Aerocivil's passenger protection provisions, including guaranteeing refunds for all travelers affected by Viva's…

Edward Russell | 6 days ago

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KLM Faces Increased Pressure to Reduce Emissions at Schiphol

KLM must make real progress on reducing carbon emissions or face serious limits on its future growth in Amsterdam.

6 days ago
KLM Faces Increased Pressure to Reduce Emissions at Schiphol

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KLM Wins Court Battle Against Dutch State Over Schiphol Airport Flight Caps

KLM has won its court case against the Dutch government, which proposed cutting flights at Schiphol Airport from 500,000 a year to 440,000 a year to reduce noise pollution. The court stated the government did not comply with European rules, which specify a flight cap can only take effect after all measures to limit noise…

Matthew Parsons | 6 days ago

Airline Weekly

United Airlines Offer to Pilots Still Lags Competitors: Union

Pilots at United want more money than their peers at American and Delta.

7 days ago
United Airlines Offer to Pilots Still Lags Competitors: Union

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Delta, United, JetBlue Decide to Cut New York Flights This Summer to Reduce Delays

Airline tickets to and from New York this summer are about to get even more expensive.

1 week ago
Delta, United, JetBlue Decide to Cut New York Flights This Summer to Reduce Delays