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Spirit Finds New Frontier

Spirit Finds New Frontier

Air Inuit was founded in 1978 with an ethos of belonging to the Inuit people.

Our man in America, Chris Sloan, runs the rule over the surprise Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger.

As Hawaiian Airlines (HA) celebrates its 95th birthday, the famed carrier is on its final approach as an independently owned airline.

In Airliner World’s September 2025 issue, Part 1 of “Island Hopping” dives deep into the fascinating history and operations of United Airlines’ legendary Island Hopper route. Stretching 4,300 miles from Honolulu to Guam, with five remote stops across the Pacific, this unique service has evolved from its Air Micronesia roots into a lifeline for isolated communities. With behind-the-scenes insights into its demanding logistics, pioneering legacy, and critical role in regional connectivity, this feature is a must-read for aviation enthusiasts and island history buffs alike.

As Iberia says bienvenido to the Airbus A321XLR, Chris Sloan heads to Madrid to discover for himself how this game-changer might shake up the skies.

American Airlines and United Airlines are in a battle for the forward cabins, both debuting upscale, new premium products. Who will come out on top? And how will U.S. premium leader Delta respond?

The Island Hopper 6 flight, 5 island journey across the Pacific is always an adventure. In this trip report everything that could go wrong did, only adding to the adventure.

Being billed as one of the last of the US mega-mergers, JetBlue and Spirit are to combine in a multi-billion dollar agreement.