Hainan Airlines to launch direct flight from Beijing to Mexico

Hainan Airlines, one of China’s four largest carriers, announced at a meeting on February 2 that it will launch a direct route from Beijing to Mexico on March 21. The launch will mark the first-ever non-stop route from China to Latin America operated by a Chinese airline. The flight will first stop in Tijuana, a […]

American Airlines president takes the long view

Confidence abounds at the headquarters of American Airlines, the world"™s biggest carrier, where the CEO recently declared that his company would never lose money again. And why not? U.S. airlines are enjoying a golden age. Strong travel demand, cheaper jet fuel and fewer competitors are combining to push profits sky-high. The No. 2 man at […]