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Mark Finlay

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Journalist - Mark is an experienced travel journalist having published work in the industry for more than seven years. His enthusiasm for aviation news and wealth of experience lends itself to some excellent insight, with his work cited in Forbes amongst other publications. Based in Alicante, Spain.
Plane Spotting – Heathrow
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Philippine Airlines Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

  • byMark Finlay
  • January 1, 2022
Philippines national flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a US court…
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United Airlines To Offer Triple Pay For Extra Trips Amid Omicron Disruption

  • byMark Finlay
  • January 1, 2022
To help mitigate delays and cancellations brought about by the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, Chicago-headquartered United Airlines…
Iberia Airbus A350
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New Year Deals: Iberia Urges Passengers To Travel More For Less

  • byMark Finlay
  • January 1, 2022
As we wake up to a new year hoping that stringent travel restrictions will soon be a thing…
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Which Airlines Are In The SkyTeam Alliance?

  • byMark Finlay
  • January 1, 2022
While many airlines choose to go it alone and march to the beat of their own drum, others…
Air Tahiti nui Boeing 787-9
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Xmas In Quarantine: Tahiti Quarantine Rules Surprise British Family

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 29, 2021
Following a 20-hour journey to start what they thought would be a vacation in paradise, a British family…
Austrian Airlines Boeing 777
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Austrian Airlines Repaid $67.7 Million Of Loans In 2021

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 29, 2021
Vienna International Airport (VIE)-based Austrian Airlines has repaid the last segment of $67.7 million in government loans. In…
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Heavy Snow Prompts Japan Flight Delays And Cancellations

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 27, 2021
A severe snowstorm has caused the cancellation of dozens of Japanese domestic flights in the northern and western…
United Airlines Boeing 777-200 Getty
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Which Airlines Are In The Star Alliance?

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 26, 2021
Have you noticed that while some airlines might go it alone, the vast majority of them belong to…
Lufthansa A350-900
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What Cabins Does Lufthansa Offer On Long-Haul Flights?

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 26, 2021
Lufthansa is Germany’s national flag carrier airline and one of the largest airlines in Europe by fleet size…
TAP Air Portugal
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How Can You Tell The Difference Between An A330-300 and A330-900?

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 26, 2021
While both the Airbus A330-300 and the Airbus A330-900 may look the same to the untrained eye, some…
Air France Boeing 777-300
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What Cabins Does Air France Offer On Long-Haul Flights?

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 25, 2021
While offering its customers a unique experience that combines pleasure, refinement, and relaxation, Air France incorporates French culture…
Eurowings Airbus A320
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Eurowings Plans A Big Summer 2022

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 25, 2021
German low-cost carrier Eurowings is planning big for summer 2022 with plenty of new and exciting destinations. For…
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Why The North American Aerospace Defense Command Tracks Santa

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 25, 2021
Santa Claus (Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Père Noël, or Papa Noel) is busy delivering presents to children worldwide.…
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How Israel’s Travel Ban Has Affected Its National Carriers

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 24, 2021
Israel is once more starting to see the infection rate rise. With the number of people now infected…
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Christmas Is Coming: How Iberia Is Preparing For The Holidays

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 24, 2021
As we are busy preparing for Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) and the arrival of Santa Claus, Spanish national flag…
TAP Air Portugal
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TAP Air Portugal To Get €2.5 Billion Following EU Green Light

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 22, 2021
Under the EU State aid rules, the European Commission has approved €2.55 billion ($2.88 billion) in aid for…
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 Getty
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Cathay Pacific Cancels More Flights As Quarantine Rules Remain

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 22, 2021
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)-based Cathay Pacific Airways says it plans to cancel some passenger flights in January…
ITA Airways
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ITA Plans To Dedicate First New Livery Airbus A320 To Italian Sportsman

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 19, 2021
New Italian national flag carrier Italia Trasporto Aereo ITA Airways says that when the first aircraft painted in…
Lubeck Air ATR 72-500
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Startup Lubeck Air Reveals Summer 2022 Expansion

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 19, 2021
German startup airline Lubeck Air has big plans for the summer of 2022. Lubeck Air will not only…
Avelo Airlines Boeing 737
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Avelo Airlines Launches Three New Routes In One Week

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 18, 2021
Houston, Texas-headquartered Avelo Airlines is adding three new routes this week, which will see the American budget carrier…
Singapore Airlines cargo A350F
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The New Airbus A350F: Which Airlines Have Ordered The Type?

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 18, 2021
While passenger numbers may have plummeted over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions,…
Virgin Atlantic, Relaunch, New Routes
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Virgin Atlantic Cooks Up A Festive Surprise For Christmas Travelers

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 18, 2021
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic has decided to offer passengers special Christmas meals…
Israir, UAE Flights, Peace Deal
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Israir Launches Sale To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 15, 2021
Israel’s second-largest airline Israir is offering to sell roundtrip tickets from Tel Aviv to Bahrain for $9.00 including…
Madrid airport Iberia getty
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What Are Spain’s Busiest Airports?

  • byMark Finlay
  • December 15, 2021
As a significant tourist destination and the primary gateway into Europe for millions of visitors from South America,…
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