James Pearson-Journalist

James Pearson

Journalist

February, 2021
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About James Pearson

James lives and breathes route development. Educated in Air Transport Management at Loughborough University and Cranfield University, James has a PhD in airline strategy. James was Market Opportunity Analyst at London Luton Airport and Chief Analyst at anna.aero. He taught airline strategy and economics to undergraduate and postgraduate students for five years and has worked closely with multiple carriers on route and market intelligence projects. He is based near London, UK.

What is your favourite aircraft and why?

That’s a very tricky question. I have flown more than 50 types and variants – including the DC-3, II-96, Tu-154, and Let L-410 – and have always enjoyed going out of my way to seek them out. I especially love commercial props and pistons – the noisier, the better. My favourite modern jet is probably the A350.

Why do you love aviation?

I have been obsessed with aviation for more than 30 years. My Dad got me into it. We would often go to the airport together – and once aviation gets into your blood, it stays there! 

What is your industry focus?

I look at what is happening with routes anywhere globally. I love it. I can spend hours exploring developments, seeing what is changing and why, and examining new opportunities. 
 
 

Latest

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United Airlines Launches 4 New Nonstop Routes From Major Hub: See Flights Now

All of them were served before, but they'll now have five daily flights between them. See them all here!

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British Airways Axes 36 Long-Haul Routes From London: Full List Here

In the past 20 years, the airline has stopped flying to all these places. See them all here!

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Qatar Airways Launches 2 Major New Long-Haul Routes In 1 Day [Full Schedule]

They contribute to the carrier's passenger network of 181 destinations. See more here!

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JetBlue Confirms Major Change To 8-Hour Route: Inside The New Plan [Map]

The carrier plans the fewest winter flights in four years. See more here!

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Aer Lingus Cuts 3 US Routes: See The Major Flight Changes Now [Map & List]

Two of them barely filled six in ten seats. Find out more here!

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17-Hour Flights: Qatar Airways' 11 New Ultra-Long Airbus A350 Routes Revealed [Map]

How many of them can you guess? Find them all out here!

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Delta Air Lines Launches 10 New Nonstop Long-Haul Routes: See All Flights Now

Seven are in Europe and three are in Asia and the Middle East. Find out more here!

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Hawaiian Airlines Abruptly Ends Major Long-Haul Nonstop Route After 13 Years [Map]

With barely 70% of seats filled, it is perhaps not too surprising that this route has ended. Find out more here!

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Singapore Airlines Cuts 16 Long-Haul Destinations: See The Full List

All of these places have stopped seeing Singapore Airlines in the past 20 years. But is that at simple as it seems? Find out here!

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Shocking: United Airlines' New 16-Hour Ultra-Long Route Is Only 53% Full

Because of the poor initial result, many flights have been removed for the second season. Find out more here!

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Alaska Airlines Unveils 2 Surprising New 7-Hour Boeing 737 Routes: Full Schedule Here

The carrier will begin two routes to Hawaii, neither of which has had nonstop flights in 12 years. Find out more here!

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Virgin Atlantic Slashes Flights To 5 Major Cities: See All Affected Routes

Virgin will temporarily be the joint-third-largest carrier from London Heathrow to the US. Find out more here!

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United Airlines Adds 17 New Destinations: See The Full List Now

Seven are international and ten are domestic. Find them all here!

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24-Hour Flights: British Airways' 11 New Ultra-Long Boeing 787 Routes [Full List]

They involve ten countries from the UK's busiest airport. See them all here!

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Emirates Abruptly Suspends Airbus A380 Flights On These 5 Major Routes [Map]

Superjumbo service to these five destinations has been postponed again. Find out more here!

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24-Hour Flights: Singapore Airlines' 11 New Ultra-Long Boeing 777 Routes Revealed [Map]

When nonstop and one-stop flights are included, how many can you guess? See them all here!

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British Airways Cuts 7 Major Long-Haul Routes: See All Destinations Here

Five are from London Gatwick and two are from London Heathrow. Find out more here!

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Emirates Suddenly Unveils Airbus A380 Flights To This Major City [Full Schedule]

History will be made in several ways. Find out why here!

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Southwest Airlines Adds 5 New Destinations: See Where Now [Map]

Four are domestic and one is international. See them all here!

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Where Can You Fly Now? 29 Exciting New Routes Launching This Week

See which notable examples made the list this week!

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