Categories: Aviation

JAL Revival Tied To Open Skies Pact, Japan Democrats

Posted by: Kenji Hall on September 17

As Japan Airlines attempts to avoid bankruptcy, slashing costs and raising funds aren't its only concerns. The company must also appeal to newly elected Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's administration for...

Aviation Chaos Strikes India

Posted by: Bruce Einhorn on September 08

In a country notorious for its lousy airlines, Jet Airways has always stood out as India’s one world-class carrier. Unlike some other Indian airlines, Jet has new planes, tasty food,...

Japan's All Nippon Airways Tries All-For-One Sales Strategy

Posted by: Kenji Hall on March 09

The economic downturn has made the Japanese infrequent flyers. But All Nippon Airways, Japan’s No. 1 carrier and the world’s biggest (by passenger totals), has what amounts to a hail-mary...

Cathay Pacific Apologizes to YouTube Temper Tantrum Star

Posted by: Bruce Einhorn on March 05

The woman who became a YouTube sensation after a video of her throwing a temper tantrum at the Hong Kong airport has received an apology from Cathay Pacific. According to...

Fewer flights from U.S. to China

Posted by: Bruce Einhorn on September 16

It wasn't that long ago the big U.S. airlines were all dying to add more flights to China. The Olympic Games were going to provide a big boost in American...

Should airlines charge by body weight too?

Posted by: Frederik Balfour on July 03

In the wake of the decision by several U.S. airlines such as American Airlines, US Airways and United to start charging for checked luggage, I'd like to share with you...

Hard Times Ahead for India's Jet Airways

Posted by: Bruce Einhorn on June 27

India’s premier airline is facing tough times. Jet Airways, the top private-sector carrier in the country, made a name for itself providing service far and away superior to that offered...

Private Indian airlines are the best carriers

Posted by: Manjeet Krpalani on June 19

The days of exceptional, stylish air travel are over, right? Wrong. Anyone travelled by Jet Airways recently? Do it. Jet is India's premier airline, domestic only till last year but...