There is an air of mystery that surround airport slots. Many people interested in aviation will have heard about them, their potential worth and rarity at some airports. So let’s have a closer look at exactly what they are, and why they can be so valuable. The first step is…

In the late 1960s, the Boeing 747 revolutionised aviation, introducing the concept of the widebody aircraft and attempted, already back then, to alleviate the growing problem of airport congestion. Some 40 years later, the Airbus A380 was designed and built for the same purpose, only bigger. The COVID-19 pandemic, and…

It is becoming increasingly clear that the current pandemic will have long lasting effects on the aviation industry. It will take time for passengers to trust that flying is safe. Until demand comes back to the pre-COVID-19 levels, smaller planes may be the ideal temporary solution. Predicting passenger demand is…

Package holidays have always been popular in the UK, as the one-stop shop to book holidays and remove the hassle of selecting hotels, transportation and flight tickets individually. Still to this day, 51% of British holidaymakers travelled on a package holiday. In recent years however, the growth of Low Cost…

The pandemic the world is currently experiencing has hit the aviation industry perhaps more than any other. Its effects are likely to be felt for many years to come, both in airline operations and strategy, including the hub-and-spoke model which many airlines operate. …

When JetBlue launched its Mint business class product on trancontinental flights in the United States, it revolutionised this segment of the market. Now, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, JetBlue is pushing through with its plan to revolutionise the transatlantic market. JetBlue was founded in 1999 by David Neeleman, and commenced operations…

The pandemic that the world is currently experiencing is having a profound effect on the lives of many people around the globe. …

In the late 1960s, the Boeing 747 revolutionised aviation, introducing the concept of the widebody aircraft and attempted, already back then, to alleviate the growing problem of airport congestion. Some 40 years later, the Airbus A380 was designed and built for the same purpose, only bigger. Whilst the 747 was…

The financial woes of Norwegian are not new, with the airline reporting a net loss for the past three years. The factors contributing to this are plentiful, and just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline was attempting to restructure itself, and restore profitability. …