EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & FOUNDER - SEATTLE, WA. David has written, consulted, and presented on multiple topics relating to airlines and travel since 2008. He has been quoted and written for a number of news organizations, including BBC, CNN, NBC News, Bloomberg, and others. He is passionate about sharing the complexities, the benefits, and the fun stuff of the airline business. Email me: david@airlinereporter.com
https://www.airlinereporter.com
Two big announcements came from Virgin America last week and I think they are both worth looking at. First, they stated they will start flying to Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW). There will be daily flights from Los Angeles (LAX) and San Fransisco to DFW starting in December of this year. This will become the […]
I think if you are reading this blog, you probably have a pretty good idea what jetliner ended up winning transporting passengers across the Atlantic. However, at the time of this video, it wasn’t quite sure if the Boeing 707 would be able to beat out the Comet. The Comet had some serious issues with […]
When you aren’t looking for the best or the worst, check out Okay Airways. Ok, maybe not really, it has to do more with the translation than a statement on their quality of service. Okay Airways was founded in 2004 as China’s first private airline. The airline had to suspend operations at the end of […]
Last Friday the 13th I took a look at why some airlines don’t have a 13th row. It is hard to believe the last time it was Friday the 13th was Novemeber 13, 2009. Anyhow, if you missed it previously or want to re-connect, take a look at why some airlines don’t have 13th row!
For some, hanging out in an airline lounge is an everyday activity. For others it is a rare treat, but for most it is an unknown adventure. Honestly, I haven’t had the experience hanging out in an airline’s lounge and wondered what it would be like. Fortunately, Alaska Airlines was more than happy to let me hang […]