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
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Boeing and Icelandair announced a commitment today for 12 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft. Currently, the airline only operates the Boeing 757, with a fleet of 23. “This commitment is the result of our research into what aircraft manufacturers have on offer to help us strengthen and grow our fleet and our network towards […]
Copied and pasted from Alaska Airlines email. This story will not show up on the main AirlineReporter.com page. Statement from Andrew Harrison, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of planning and revenue management: ’œAlaska Airlines believes the Puget Sound region is best served by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Adding commercial air service to a regional airport located 42 […]
AirlineReporter.com (AR): Who is Thomas Lee? Thomas Lee (TL): I am a 60 year old businessman, originally from New York, who earned my Engineering degree from Tulane University and now reside in Orange County, California. I am married to Sally Glenn-Lee, who was President of the first class of flight attendants at Southwest Airlines and […]
Change happens — sometimes for the good. I have spent the past four and a half years building this website and creating a brand that has become well respected around the world (still a shock). I have been very lucky having help along the way, but to continue growing, I will need more help. Over […]
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and safe travels. I couldn’t help but use this photo. Photo by Bob Garrard Info: N141PM Pilgrim Airlines Fokker F-27-100 Friendship (cn 10114) A very early Friendship delivered in April, 1959 to Trans Australia Airlines as VH-TFD, Other regns carried include N1036P, and OB-1644. Seen departing DCA in […]