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 London 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 various carriers on route and market intelligence projects. He is based near London, UK.
Latest Articles
15 Years On: Emirates’ San Francisco Service Examined
It is one of 12 US airports that it now serves on a passenger basis.
Up To 6h 40m: A Look At Jetstar's 3 New Airbus A321LR Routes From Perth
The longest of the trio covers over 3,200 miles (5,149 km).
2,650+ Miles: The World's Longest Non-Stop Airbus A319 Routes This Week
All have a block time of six+ hours.
By The Numbers: Delta Air Lines' Top International Routes This Winter
International flights are from 15 US airports.
71 Daily Flights: Inside KLM’s Enormous UK Network This Week
Some 17 UK airports are served, many more than British Airways and its various units.
Bangladesh-Bound: Could Dhaka Be Ethiopian Airlines’ 6th South Asian Passenger Destination?
It would be Dhaka's second passenger airline from Africa after the launch of EgyptAir in May.
Denver Is United Airlines’ Busiest Hub By Flights But Not For Long
It is expected to lose the throne in April.
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
Superjumbo Surge: Etihad Adds More Airbus A380 Flights To London Heathrow
This is how things have changed.
80+ Weekly Flights: Inside Delhi’s Growing Non-Stop North American Market
A decade ago, there were just over 20.
20 Jets On 13 Routes: Where American Airlines Is Flying Its Boeing 777-300ERs This Winter
The carrier has fewer 777-300ERs than any other type/variant in its fleet.
Analyzed: Chicago O’Hare Is The World’s 2nd Busiest Airport By Flights
United and American have eight in ten flights this week.
Under 100 Miles: The World's Shortest Widebody Flights This Month
Which do you think are on the list?
Up To 20 A Day: Inside Turkish Airlines' Record Istanbul-UK Flights Next Summer
Three UK airports will now have the most services to date.
10 Routes: Where Is Virgin Atlantic Flying Its Airbus A350-1000s This Winter?
There are up to 10 daily departures.