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Reglar Simple Flying readers may remember that, in late 2021, the NFL's Arizona Cardinals made headlines by acquiring a Boeing 777 to make the logistics of flying to their away fixtures easier. This was a welcome relief, with the Cardinals being one of the league's most well-traveled teams. With the new NFL season on the […]

The normalization of aviation relationships between Israel and most of its neighbors in the Middle East continues. El Al, the country's national airline, expects to receive flyover rights from Oman for its services to Asian destinations in a matter of days. Together with the easing of Saudi restrictions, this will permit the carrier not to

Nearly one year after the last Airbus A380 was delivered to Emirates, its CEO Tim Clark has announced a desire for Airbus to build a replacement jumbo jet. The airline has undoubtedly been the biggest supporter of the aircraft, acquiring nearly half of all A380s. Airbus has no plans to restart production of the aircraft

Non-stop routes between India and the US have been perennial cash cows for Air India. Although there's stiff competition from the ME3 carriers, many still prefer Air India for its direct flights (especially after the pandemic), despite a less-than-desirable product. Read More Here: What’s Stopping Air India Serving More United States Destinations? | SimpleFlying.com via

Alaska Airlines has announced a new sustainability initiative to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline's 'Ever Green' program will see increased engagement with corporate partners, including SAF credits, improving awareness and sharing advancements. We explore everything you need to know below. Read More Here: Alaska Airlines Launches Ever Green SAF Advancement

Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our Content Manager, and Jo Bailey, our Managing Editor, our 130th episode is now available for your listening pleasure. Read More Here: The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 130: Qatar A350s Get Cancelled, Dreamliner Deliveries Restart | SimpleFlying.com

This summer, British Airways resumed its nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and London Heathrow Airport. This route represents a series of global statements made at the Pennsylvanian facility. With long-haul opportunities on the agenda, Simple Flying spoke with Bryan Dietz, Senior Vice President of Air Service and Commercial Development, Pittsburgh International Airport, about

Emirates has made this announcement: Priding itself on a brand promise of ‘Fly Better’, Emirates is investing over US$ 2 billion to enhance its inflight customer experience, including a massive programme to retrofit over 120 aircraft with the latest interiors, plus an array of other service improvements across all cabins starting in 2022. Sir Tim

LATAM Group projects a passenger operation of 81% for August (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same period in 2019 (pre-pandemic scenario). In the domestic markets, while Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, and Colombia exceeded pre-pandemic levels, Chile is the one with the least recovery, reaching only 76%. This month, the group plans

I'm writing this article on August 12th. It's a special day for London to New York City, as Norse Atlantic's first flight from London Gatwick to JFK takes off, its first service from the UK. I'll be on it and will report from it. It comes a week after JetBlue inaugurated Gatwick to Boston. Read