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JetBlue is currently talking with several airlines about potential partnerships in the United States following the dismantling of the Northeast Alliance (NEA) with American Airlines, an extensive codeshare agreement focused on flights in Boston and New York.

Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the busiest hubs not only in the United States, but also in the world. The Colorado destination, which ranks as the third busiest in the nation behind Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth, serves as one of the biggest hubs for United Airlines, where the airline connects passengers across the world to destinations in their network.

Welcome to my 154th weekly routes article! I have analyzed some subjectively exciting services that began or resumed between January 21 and 27. Click here to see my last jam-packed article!

The Ryanair Holdings Group has 610 aircraft: 410 737-800s, 173 737 MAX 8-200s, 26 A320ceos, and a single 737-700.It also has Learjet 45s to ferry spare parts, maintenance crews, senior management, etc. But they don't carry regular passengers, so they are not counted here.

Boeing has announced its Q4 2024 and full-year results, ending the quarter and the year with a net loss of $3.8 billion and $11.8 billion, respectively, with revenues being significantly lower during the two periods year-on-year (YoY).

Cathay Pacific has tapped both Airbus and Boeing, requesting their proposals for the airline’s next aircraft order. The airline is considering the Airbus A350 or Boeing 787 family, along with the possibility of adding more Boeing 777Xs to its fleet.

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on January 23 dropped a new “Policy Paper” called, “Want Combat Airpower? Then Fix the Air Force Pilot Crisis”. The report linked the human resources issues of the United States Air Force (USAF) to the current USAF fleet of fighter jets and the impending threat of losing many USAF Reserve and USAF Air National Guard units.

There are few global airports more important than London Heathrow, which offers connections to every inhabited continent and is one of the most fiercely competed airports by airlines from across the globe. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which was officially named London Airport until 1966, remains the largest international airport serving London, as well as the entire United Kingdom as a whole. While London's five other airports all serve their own purposes and cater to different travel demographics, Heathrow is primarily served by major international airlines and is intended to cater to the needs of business travelers.

The flag carrier of Mexico is continuing its expansion in the United States with the launch of a new route to Philadelphia International Airport  in Pennsylvania. Beginning in June, the airport will welcome Aeromexico with daily flights to one of the region's most-requested destinations.

Los Angeles International Airport is the USA's second-busiest long-haul gateway after New York JFK. Of course, Los Angeles' strength is to Asia-Pacific, with a far smaller European operation.

US airlines, including United, JetBlue, Frontier, and Delta, have added more flights to New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Some fans will also be able to catch the game on in-flight entertainment systems while flying over the US.

The Airbus A330-800 is among the world's rarest commercial aircraft in service. Only eight have been made. While Airbus has one aircraft, three carriers fly just seven examples: Air Greenland (one aircraft), Kuwait Airways (four), and Uganda Airlines (two). In late 2024, Garuda Indonesia canceled its original order for four aircraft.

Ryanair has repeatedly emphasized problems stemming from Boeing delivery delays, with the Irish low-cost carrier, which has several airline subsidiaries across Europe, cutting its FY26 traffic guidance by 4 million passengers.

On January 20, Royal Air Maroc launched its longest regular non-stop service, from Casablanca to Beijing Daxiing. It is the oneworld carrier's only Asian route, excluding the Middle East. It is a resumption, as Morocco's flag carrier very briefly served China's capital before the pandemic. Its return came a day after Shanghai Airlines inaugurated Shanghai-Marseille-Casablanca flights.

London City Airport (LCY) has announced its intent to enable even larger narrowbodies to land at the central London airport, namely the Airbus A320neo, which has to be approved by the local regulator.

The South Korean Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has released the preliminary report concerning the Jeju Air accident that claimed the lives of 179 people onboard the airline’s Boeing 737-800 in December. This confirmed that both recorders stopped minutes before the aircraft’s crash and that bird feathers and blood stains were discovered in both engines.

Two of the biggest low-cost carriers in the United States are under fire by US Senators following a hearing in which executives from Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines refused to answer questions regarding the way in which passenger data is used in determining airline ticket prices and fees.

The South Korean flag carrier is set to debut the Airbus A350-900 on Monday. Where will Korean Air fly the aircraft type, and what onboard features make the aircraft unique?

Pilots can see large numbers at the end of the runways when a plane comes to land. Do you know what they mean and how they are essential for pilots? More importantly, why would airports be changing these numbers? Airports worldwide need to change the numbers on runways due to the earth's magnetic field moving around 37 miles (60 kilometers) each year.

Airline mergers have been credited for shaping the commercial airline industry to what it is today. Across the world, consolidation has led the industry to improved scale and profitability. In Europe, carriers like Air France and KLM have merged to create aviation giants with the assets and capabilities to create a profitable and reliable global network. Meanwhile, in the United States, mergers between carriers like Delta and Northwest and United and Continental have formed some of the world's largest airlines.