Saudia Obtains BMI/IAG Remedy Slots at London Heathrow
LONDON - In late 2011, IAG, owner of British Airways, agreed to a legally binding acquisition of BMI from Lufthansa for £172.5m. The major component of the deal was securing…
WestJet To Launch Toronto-Dublin Route: A Heated Battle For Success?
LONDON - Starting this coming spring, WestJet, the low-cost Canadian carrier, has announced the launch of a new transatlantic route to Dublin, Ireland. The new non-stop flights will commence with…
British Airways CEO Sean Doyle: The Pandemic Has Been Brutal
LONDON - On Wednesday, NATS, the United Kingdom’s national airspace provider (NASP) hosted a webinar as part of their engagement piece called Altitude. It is a monthly live-streamed webcast where…
oneworld for Oman Air? A Deeper Dive
LONDON - Oman Air has announced intentions to become the 15th member of the oneworld alliance, asking fellow Arab Air Carriers’ Organization member Qatar Airways to assist and support its…
Analysis: The Atlantic is Back for Virgin
LONDON - It goes without saying it has been a tough 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across the globe. Unquestionably, one of the airlines to have suffered…