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Sumit Singh

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Deputy Editor - Sumit comes to Simple Flying with more than eight years’ experience as a professional journalist. Having written for The Independent, Evening Standard, and others, his role here allows him to explore his enthusiasm for aviation and travel. Having built strong relationships with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Aeroflot, and more, Sumit excels in both aviation history and market analysis. Based in London, UK.
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Hong Kong Considers Implementing 14-Day Crew Quarantines

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 21, 2021
Hong Kong is looking over plans that would make it mandatory for all arriving airline crews to quarantine…
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport American Airlines A320
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President Biden Makes Mask Wearing Mandatory On Aircraft

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 21, 2021
Yesterday, new United States President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring the public to wear face masks…
East West Airlines Fokker F-27
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Everything You Need To Know About The Fokker F27

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 20, 2021
The Fokker F27 Friendship forms part of a historic period for aviation during the post-war years. Production began…
Wizz Airbus A321neo
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Why The Airbus A320neo Family Is Perfect For Wizz Air

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 20, 2021
Last summer, Wizz Air welcomed its first-ever Airbus A320neo, just over a year since taking its initial A321neo.…
Eastern AIr Lines A300
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30 Years Ago Today: Eastern Air Lines Ceases Operations

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 17, 2021
30 years have passed since Eastern Air Lines ceased operations. The legacy carrier stopped flying in January 1991…
American Airlines Boeing 777
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American Is The First US Carrier To Use Digital Health Passport

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 17, 2021
American Airlines announced this week that it is introducing a health passport for inbound travel to the United…
Aerolíneas Argentinas Airbus A330
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Aerolineas Argentinas Flies Nonstop A330 Flight From Moscow With Vaccines

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 17, 2021
An Aerolíneas Argentinas Airbus A330 landed in Buenos Aires nonstop from Moscow yesterday. The widebody aircraft transported 300,000…
Frankfurt Airport
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Frankfurt Airport Evacuated Due To Security Threat

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 16, 2021
**Update: 01/17/20 @ 00:54 UTC – Frankfurt Airport shared further information about what happened; details below.** Passengers were…
Convair 880 Lisa Marie
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What Happened To Elvis Presley’s Convair 880 Lisa Marie & Lockheed JetStar Hound Dog II?

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 16, 2021
Elvis Presley’s larger than life character was matched with the way he traveled. His choice of air transportation…
Spirit A320neo
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Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo Strikes Coyote Departing Houston

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 16, 2021
A Spirit Airlines A320neo struck a coyote on the runway when departing Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on…
Wizz Air
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Exclusive: How Wizz Air Believes It Will Succeed Post-Crisis

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 16, 2021
The global health crisis has rocked the aviation industry from top to bottom. However, from the outset, Wizz…
Delta Air Lines
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How The Inauguration Will Impact Travelers Heading To Washington D.C.

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 15, 2021
On January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. With this…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Launch A321neo
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Exclusive: Wizz Air CEO Outlines Expansion Plans Amid Abu Dhabi Launch

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 15, 2021
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi commenced services today with its first flight to Athens, Greece from Abu Dhabi, UAE.…
Delta Express 737
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What Happened To US Low-Cost Airline Delta Express?

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 14, 2021
Delta Air Lines launched a new carrier in 1996 to compete with low-cost competitors that were flying on…
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport American Airlines A320
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United States Airlines Moves Crews Out Of Downtown DC Hotels

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 14, 2021
**Update: 01/14/20 @ 16:18 UTC – A Delta spokesperson shared information about the airline’s measures; details below.** It…
Finnair A350
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Why Finnair Is Confident That Asia Travel Will Bounce Back

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 14, 2021
Before the global health crisis, Finnair performed over 104 weekly flights to 21 Asian destinations. However, the pandemic’s…
Qatar Airways Airbus A350-941
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How Qatar Will Become A Key Partner For A oneworld Alaska Airlines

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 13, 2021
Alaska Airlines will join the oneworld Alliance on March 31st. To support this, Qatar Airways has been ramping…
Finnair
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Finnair Introduces Intra-Europe One-Way Ticket Fares

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 12, 2021
Finnair has announced that, from today, it is implementing new one-way fares for its domestic and intra-Europe services.…
Icelandair Snow
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How Icelandair Fulfills Its Wider Role In Icelandic Economy And Society

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 11, 2021
Icelandair recognizes the wonders that its country has to offer. The airline has expressed that there are plenty…
Alitalia Md-11 On Approach To Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong, Asia
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31 Years Of The Iconic McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Trijet

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 10, 2021
Today marks 31 years since the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 performed its maiden flight. The trijet took to the…
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX
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What To Expect From Alaska Airlines In 2021

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 10, 2021
There will be two major progressions for Alaska Airlines this year. After much anticipation, the carrier will debut…
Conviasa A340-200
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Conviasa Takes Another Airbus A340

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 10, 2021
Conviasa has taken delivery of an Airbus A340-300. The plane officially arrived on December 31st in Caracas, Venezuela…
Alaska Airlines 737-990
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14 Passengers Banned By Alaska Airlines After Rowdy Behavior

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 9, 2021
Airlines have been busy since the summer banning passengers for violating their mask policies amid the pandemic. This…
Delta 727
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David C. Garrett – The CEO That Led Delta Through Deregulation

  • bySumit Singh
  • January 9, 2021
David C. Garrett Jr became the fourth Delta Air Lines chief executive officer in its history in 1978.…
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