Aaron Karp

Rockville, Washington, D.C.

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Aviation Week

Aviation Journalist: Airlines, air cargo, airports, air taxis, commercial drones, FAA, helicopters, tech. Contributing Ed, Aviation Week Network; Senior Ed, ATW

Articles

Cape Air Fills Gap After JetBlue Scraps Islip-Boston Route

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

A month after JetBlue Airways dropped plans to fly between Islip, New York, and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), regional carrier Cape Air has unveiled it will operate the route. JetBlue had been scheduled to open daily summer seasonal service between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and BOS on May 1, but scrapped the route just days before it was supposed to launch. The carrier said bookings were below expectations.
2025 ATW Market Leader Of The Year Interview: Jude Bricker

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

A big congratulations to Sun Country, the 2025 ATW Airline Market Leader Award recipient. What attracted you to Sun Country in the first place? Its potential. I think the airline had a great operation, a great brand here in the Twin Cities [Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota]. And all that I’ve done...
Air Canada Cuts Four Transborder Routes Amid U.S.–Canada Tensions | Aviation Week Network

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Air Canada is dropping four transborder routes for its 2025-26 winter schedule as the carrier shifts capacity away from the U.S. amid ongoing political tensions between Canada and its southern neighbor. The airline will cut two routes from Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and one each from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Flights between YUL and Detroit will end Sept. 30. Service between YUL and Minneapolis will cease Oct. 19.
Frontier Airlines Launches Five Routes, Including Two From Puerto Rico

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

U.S. ULCC Frontier Airlines is opening five routes this week, including three from Atlanta and two from Puerto Rico. The airline has said it is increasing departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) by 40% this year versus 2024. On May 22, the carrier kicked off service between ATL and Oklahoma City Rogers International Airport (OKC), followed by the May 23 opening of flights between ATL and Kansas City International Airport (KCI), Missouri.
Japan, South Korea To Test Reciprocal ‘Exclusive’ Airport Immigration Lanes

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Japan and South Korea are initiating a pilot program in which passengers from each country will be able to use fast-track lanes at immigration when arriving at designated airports in the other country. The foreign ministries of both countries announced the program, which will be in place for the month of June at two airports in each nation.
Podcast: Aviation’s Swerves On Safety And Sustainability

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | KAREN Walker |Aaron Karp |Lori Ranson

Editors discuss the overlapping issues of safety and sustainability in the U.S. and Europe as a busy summer flying season looms, amid government pledges to address airspace congestion and shifting priorities on air transport sustainability. Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Discover all of our podcasts on our at aviationweek.com/podcasts.
WestJet, KLM To Codeshare On 14 European Routes From Amsterdam

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

In advance of its return to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in late May, Canada’s WestJet unveiled an expanded codeshare agreement with Air France-KLM that will allow passengers to connect to destinations throughout Europe via KLM flights. WestJet on May 29 will open service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in eastern Canada and AMS, a market the Calgary-based carrier has not served in over two years. WestJet will use a Boeing 737-8 to fly the exclusive route 6X-weekly.
WestJet, KLM To Codeshare On 14 European Routes From Amsterdam

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Aaron Karp

1 hour agoBad United Airlines NewsUnited Airlines has confirmed that it expects delivery of the upcoming 737 MAX 10 to be once more delayed, which is bad news for the U.S. carrier.
Airport Updates: Latest News On The Global Market (W/C May 19, 2025)

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives. SEA Milan Airports, which manages Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN) airports, said the commercial sector component of its non-aeronautical revenue—made up of shops and restaurants—totaled €423 million ($472 million) for the full-year 2024, up 15.4% year-over-year and outpacing growth in passenger traffic.
American Airlines Adds Fall ‘Football Flights’ On Several Routes

3 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

American Airlines reacted to the May 14 release of the National Football League’s (NFL) 2025 schedule by unveiling a slew of fall flights aimed at attracting traveling fans. As well as adding flights on 24 domestic routes to correspond with professional football games, mostly played on Sundays, the airline said it will also offer additional flights between Miami and Madrid for the Nov. 16 game between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders being played in the Spanish capital.