Articles by Daniel Mena

NEWS Feb 14, 2022 Airlines Cancel Flights to Ukraine Amid Tensions Many airlines have canceled flights to Ukraine following increased tensions between the country and its northern neighbor, Russia. Read More →

NEWS Feb 07, 2022 Frontier and Spirit Airlines Merge in Deal Valued at Over $6.6Bn This morning, Frontier Airlines announced that they would be merging with Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines in a merger valued at more than $6.6 billion U.S. Dollars. After this deal, Frontier Airlines will control 51.5% of the merger, with Spirit owning the remaining 48.5%. Read More →

ROUTES Feb 04, 2022 Allegiant Airlines' Spring Expansion Allegiant Airlines has announced the addition of nine new routes to its network, with the first to begin operating this Spring. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jan 23, 2022 What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)? As the aviation industry advances in technology, many airlines have made it a priority to reduce their environmental footprint. One way they are doing so is by introducing Sustainable Aviation Fuel into their operations. Read More →

NEWS Jan 23, 2022 Swiss Takes Delivery of its First 'Airspace' A320neo SWISS Airlines recently took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo to be equipped with its signature "Airspace Cabin". The new cabin features redesigned window bezels and shades for better views, larger overhead bins, and improved lavatories with antimicrobial surfaces. Read More →

ROUTES Oct 14, 2021 United Airlines Announces Routes to Amman, Mallorca, Bergen, Among Others United Airlines has announced 10 new routes from various hubs to seemingly random destinations. Read More →

ROUTES Oct 13, 2021 Where We Think United Could Be Flying Next Earlier today, United Airlines released a video full of clues as to where their new routes may be. This article analyzes those clues and provides insights to where we think United might be flying next. Read More →

NEWS Sep 14, 2021 American Airlines to Open Flagship Lounges to Anyone ... For a Fee For some traveling aboard American Airlines, the travel experience just got a whole lot better. American Airlines just announced that they will be selling access to their Flagship Lounges, a move that enables general passengers to enjoy the enhanced ground product. However, access to the lounge will come with a high price tag. Read More →

NEWS Jul 13, 2021 United to Modernize Their Fleet With the Acquisition of ES-19 Aircraft Earlier today, United Airlines announced that they signed an agreement with Heart Aerospace, a Swedish aircraft producer hoping to take all-electric aircraft to the skies by 2026. United Express has agreed to take order of 100 of these ES-19 aircraft, set to arrive as early as 2026. The order is contingent on Heart Aerospace fulfilling all of United's energy and sustainability requirements prior to delivery. Read More →

NEWS Jul 09, 2021 Brussels Airport Evacuated After Discovery of a Suspicious Package Belgian police evacuated passengers from two of Brussels Airport's departure halls and QR194, from Brussels to Doha, was forced to return to the airport after authorities located a suspicious package. Read More →