Airline Analysis

Thai Smile now has 21 times more flights than Thai Airways

Thai Smile now has 21 times more flights than Thai Airways

Thai Smile now has 16 bookable routes, with domestic routes up by three YOY. Its remaining international destinations are at pre-pandemic levels.

Swoop has 15 routes this winter; Edmonton to Abbotsford top

Swoop has 15 routes this winter; Edmonton to Abbotsford top

Swoop has 15 routes this winter, with seven domestic and eight international. Edmonton is top, followed by Toronto, a new airport for the carrier.

Air Senegal announces Lyon – where could be next?

Air Senegal announces Lyon – where could be next?

Air Senegal to begin Dakar – Lyon, with P2P demand of 40,000. This comes shortly after Milan was announced. We see where could be next in Europe.


Aeromexico had 88% seat factor to Tokyo Narita; daily again from 2 March

Aeromexico had 88% seat factor to Tokyo Narita; daily again from 2 March

As Aeromexico set to resume MEX to Tokyo Narita, we explore this market. Only 20% of traffic was local, with 77% connecting over Mexico’s capital.

Royal Air Maroc has 22 international African destinations this week

Royal Air Maroc has 22 international African destinations this week

Royal Air Maroc revolves around its international African network, which is down from 28 destinations YOY.  Abidjan is its most-served city this week.

AirSial, Pakistan’s newest airline, takes off domestically

AirSial, Pakistan’s newest airline, takes off domestically

Come early February, new entrant AirSial will have the second-highest volume of flights on its first four routes, although its third aircraft is very underutilised.


Montenegro Airlines ends – half of routes now unserved

Montenegro Airlines ends – half of routes now unserved

Montenegro Airlines ended just before New Year, with half of its 20-strong routes now unserved. We explore the carrier’s network and see what markets are now unserved.

JetBlue announces Miami with four routes and 89 weekly flights

JetBlue announces Miami with four routes and 89 weekly flights

This winter, JetBlue will have 134 routes from Florida involving nine airports in the state, up from 113 routes and seven YOY. Miami and Key West coming.

SKY express' A320neos to transform company from 2021

SKY express’ A320neos to transform company from 2021

SKY express’ first A320neo has now entered service domestically as the carrier reveals FOUR international routes. We take a look at what’ll be happening.


Hawaiian Airlines reveals Austin, Ontario, and Orlando – we look at demand

Hawaiian Airlines reveals Austin, Ontario, and Orlando – we look at demand

We explore traffic and fares on the Honolulu routes that Hawaiian Airlines will begin. In 2021, the carrier will have 28 routes to 16 mainland US airports.

Philippine Airlines had 83% seat factor on Los Angeles - Manila last year

Philippine Airlines had 83% seat factor on Los Angeles – Manila last year

Philippine Airlines’ North America network revolves around Filipino diaspora, with 76% of its Los Angeles – Manila traffic to/from the capital. We examine this crucial route for the carrier.

Uganda Airlines; where may make sense for its A330-800s?

Uganda Airlines; where may make sense for its A330-800s?

While CRJ-900s are the backbone of Uganda Airlines’ fleet, its two A330-800s will arrive shortly. We explore could be served given traffic and fares.