David Casey

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Editor In Chief at Routes News

Editor In Chief at Aviation Week

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Articles

Delta Counters Alaska’s Transatlantic Plans With New Seattle Routes

3 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Delta Air Lines is expanding its international footprint from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with two new long-haul European routes in direct response to Alaska Airlines’ plans to launch transatlantic service from the same hub. Daily flights to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will commence on May 6, 2026, followed by service to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) the next day. Both routes will be operated using Airbus A330-900 aircraft.
El Al Plans Full Service Return As Israeli Airspace Reopens

3 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

El Al Israel Airlines plans to gradually restore full flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) following the reopening of Israeli airspace, ending a 12-day suspension triggered by regional hostilities between Iran and Israel.
Podcast: Airlines In A War Zone

4 days ago | aviationweek.com | KAREN Walker |David Casey |Jens Flottau

Aviation Week Network editors discuss the impacts of the Israel-Iran war on airlines, the air transport industry and demand for air travel, as they assess jamming and spoofing, oil prices and network planning. 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.
U.S.-Iran Strike Exchanges Trigger Widespread Flight Disruptions

5 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey |Sean Broderick

The exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a rapidly evolving series of commercial airline operational changes in the region, including temporary airspace closures linked to Iran’s June 23 retaliatory missile attacks. Airspace over Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shut down just ahead of Iran’s seemingly telegraphed response. The attack involved at least 10 missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base about 30 mi (50km) outside of Doha.
JetBlue To Exit Miami, Scale Back Seattle Flights

5 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

JetBlue Airways plans to exit Miami International Airport (MIA) and scale back operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) as part of a series of network adjustments. The airline will cease all flights to Miami by early September, consolidating its South Florida operations at nearby Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. In Seattle, year-round transcontinental service will shift to seasonal, with flights from Boston Logan (BOS) and New York John F.
U.S. Strikes On Iran Trigger Widespread Flight Disruptions

5 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Airlines around the world are continuing to adjust flight schedules and reroute aircraft in the wake of U.S. air strikes on Iran, triggering widespread suspensions to cities across the Middle East amid rapidly escalating tensions and heightened global travel advisories.
Greater Bay Airlines Seeks To Serve U.S. Territories

5 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Greater Bay Airlines has filed for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption with the U.S. Transportation Department, signaling its intention to begin passenger service between Hong Kong and U.S. territories starting this winter. The Hong Kong-based carrier has requested authority to operate scheduled and charter flights of passengers, property and mail between Hong Kong and the U.S., including beyond points, in line with the U.S.–Hong Kong air services agreement.
Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C June 23, 2025)

5 days ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements. Air Transat has launched the only nonstop service between Canada and Berlin with its inaugural flight from Toronto. The 2X-weekly seasonal service runs through October and is operated with Airbus A321LR aircraft. Toronto Pearson International Airport CCO Kurush Minocher says Berlin has “long been” one of the airport’s largest unserved European markets.
U.S. Fund Becomes Lead Investor In Argentina’s Flybondi

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Miami-based COC Global Enterprise has taken over as the lead investor in Flybondi, marking a new ownership phase for the Argentine ULCC as it seeks to stabilize operations and resume growth. The fund, which focuses on aviation and technology investments in Latin and North America, will lead Flybondi’s board of directors and assume the roles of chairman and vice chairman. Existing shareholder Cartesian Capital Group will retain a seat on the board.
Air Transat To Launch Istanbul Route, Signs Interline With Turkish Airlines

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | David Casey

Air Transat plans to launch a new nonstop service between Toronto and Istanbul this winter, marking the longest route in the carrier’s network and its most easterly destination. The leisure airline says the year-round route connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST) will begin on Dec. 6, operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays using Airbus A330 aircraft. It will become Air Transat’s furthest sector at 5,077 mi.