All articles by Edward Russell – Page 3
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: Has Baltimore/Washington's international push paid off?
Baltimore/Washington International airport has invested millions in expanding its capabilities to handle passengers from around the globe, expanding its international arrivals facilities twice in the past four years.
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American opens new gates at Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines begins operations from 15 new gates at Dallas/Fort Worth International airport today, as part of a push to add capacity at one of its most profitable hubs.
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Alitalia to be 'associate' of new Delta-Air France venture
Alitalia is in talks to become an associate member of the new transatlantic joint venture being forged by Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM.
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American A321neo deliveries slide on Airbus delays
American Airlines faces another fleet-related setback to its growth plans this year, as delays at Airbus push the delivery of five A321neos into 2020.
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PICTURE: United unveils blue take on globe livery
United Airlines has unveiled an updated version of its globe livery, the latest in a larger transformation of its product and services.
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US gives nod for United's new South Africa flight
United Airlines has received approval begin Cape Town flights this December, reconnecting the South African city to the USA for the first time in more than a decade.
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United planned up to 110 737 Max flights by end-2019
United Airlines planned to operate up to 110 flights with the Boeing 737 Max by the end of year, more than double the number it flew when the type was grounded in March.
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Washington National set to open first piece of $1bn expansion
American Airlines will begin using the first piece of what will become a new regional concourse at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport later this month.
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: What guides US carriers' widebody premium decisions?
There is a premium revolution underway at the US network carriers. Business class seats are becoming more spacious and private, while premium economy cabin installations are moving forward rapidly with widebody fleets due for outfitting in two years.
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United plans seasonal Cape Town flight
United Airlines is seeking authority to begin seasonal service to Cape Town, South Africa, from its Newark hub this December.
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American joins ranks of carriers bearish on 737 Max grounding
US carriers are increasingly bearish on returning the Boeing 737 Max to the skies, with American Airlines and United Airlines joining Southwest Airlines removing the type from summer schedules.
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Delta hastens exit of McDonnell Douglas fleet with MD-90 plans
Delta Air Lines is accelerating the retirement of its Boeing MD-90 fleet, hastening the exit of the former McDonnell Douglas narrowbodies from US fleets.
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: American's Dallas/Fort Worth margin play
American Airlines bustling Dallas/Fort Worth base is about to get a whole lot busier.
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United adds A321XLR as possible 757 replacement
United Airlines has added the possible long-range Airbus "A321XLR" to its list of replacement options for some of its aging Boeing 757s, as it aims to the replace the middle-of-the-market portion of its fleet in the next decade.
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LAX plans concourse 0 and terminal 9 expansions
Los Angeles International airport has plans for two long-dreamed terminal extensions east of the existing complex, adding sorely needed gates to the congested facility.
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American and LATAM tout new routes in case for joint venture
American Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group promise millions of dollars in consumer benefits in their application to US authorities for an immunised joint venture.
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PICTURE: American introduces first A321neo in Phoenix
American Airlines introduced its first Airbus A321neo at its Phoenix Sky Harbor hub today, with plans to operate 17 of the narrowbodies by year-end.
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: United's new premium economy cabin takes flight
United Airlines begins offering its new premium economy cabin on select long-haul routes tomorrow, its latest step in offering a broader array of products to passengers.
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Lufthansa A350 and 787 order driven by Frankfurt constraints
Constraints at Lufthansa's flagship Frankfurt hub were behind its order for 40 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s earlier this month, says group chief executive Carsten Spohr.
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Lufthansa chief believes 737 Max 'safe' to order
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr believes the Boeing 737 Max is safe to order, as the group evaluates options for a significant narrowbody replacement programme.