Here’s what air travel is looking like right now and in the coming months: Which airlines are flying where, why and how. Loading up with cargo Boeing 747F: Cargo operators such as Silk Way Airlines, Atlas Air, Air Bridge Cargo and Cargolux have become the stars of logistical efforts...
During the 1970s, many airlines began to offer a separate section of the main cabin with the same seats. By the end of the decade, this had improved with better seats and service, with airlines including Qantas, British Airways, and Pan Am introducing separate business cabins. The flat beds...
HondaJet Elite The smallest type of private jet, Very Light Jets (VLJs) are cost-effective to operate and maintain in contrast with standard light jets. These are ideal for short-haul distances or up to a maximum of three hours of flight time. Also known as Compact Light Jets, these can...
Both long-range single aisles in the sky today, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and the Airbus A321LR, have extended ranges compared to other narrowbodies. While they still do not fly as far as the widebodies, airlines operating very long direct flights can deploy them on specific routes. However, ...
London's biggest airport is also the busiest in Europe, and one of the most congested in the world. This is where most premium traffic into London goes — the first and business-class cabins that make up a lot of airlines' revenue — and therefore the airport where airlines get consistentl...
By optimiz- 45% more cargo revenue capacity than simi- larly sized aircraft $400 billion estimated size of the market for a 787- sized aircraft during the next 20 years operators, international airlines and long-estab- lished major carriers. They all cite the air- craft's anticipated supe-...
Southwest has moved away from rock-bottom fares but still offers competitive prices, usually charging just under full-service airlines. When it comes to low-cost carriers (LCCs), Southwest and Ryanair are likely the names that come to mind depending on where you are. Built on the same no...