James Pearson
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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 and Economics. 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.
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Air Canada Cancels This 9-Hour Transatlantic Long-Haul Route [Map]
The end of the route means that Air Canada's links to Africa have halved. See what's happening here!
United Airlines Cuts This 8-Hour Long-Haul Route: See Affected Flights
Are things quite as they seem? Find out here!
Singapore Airlines Axes Airbus A380 Flights On 2 Major Routes: See Changes Now
Superjumbo flights were removed to these two places this weekend. Find out more here!
American Airlines Launches 12 New Nonstop Routes From The World’s Busiest Airport [Full List]
All but one is domestic, including several places that the airline hasn't previously served. Find out more here!
Delta Air Lines Launches This 13-Hour Nonstop Route Next Week: See Flights Now
The carrier will return to this very popular destination in the first week of September. Find out more here!
British Airways Has Axed Airbus A380 Flights On 8 Routes Over The Years: Full List
One destination only ceased superjumbo ops earlier this year. Find out more here!
United Launches 43 Nonstop Routes From Newark To Europe: See The Full List
Next summer, United now plans a record 43 routes from its #1 transatlantic hub to Europe. Find all the flights here!
American Airlines Launches 6 Massive New Nonstop Routes To Europe [List & Map]
None of them have been served by the airline before. Find out more here!
Virgin Atlantic Launches Major New 14-Hour Nonstop Route In 2 Months [Map]
It'll be the first time the airline has flown to this country. See more details here!
United Airlines Unveils 2 New Long-Haul Airbus A321XLR Routes: See Flights Now
The carrier has confirmed that it'll deploy the narrowbody on these two routes in December. Find out more here!
Why United Airlines Is Launching 1st Nonstop Flights To This Tiny European Airport
The carrier will begin flying to Europe's 169th-busiest airport next year. Find out why.
British Airways Launches New 14-Hour Airbus A380 Route Next Week: See Flights Now
This long route last saw the type 16 months ago. Find out what's happening here!
Frontier Airlines Cancels Flights To These 29 Airports: See The Full List Now
They last saw the carrier between April 2025 and August 2026. Find out more here!
United Airlines Announces 11 Massive New Nonstop Routes To Europe: See All Flights Now
Six of the European destinations will have US flights for the first time or after many years. Find out more here!
Singapore Airlines Has Axed Airbus A380 Flights On 11 Routes: Full List
The destinations are across the world, including three in North America and two in Europe. See them all here!
18-Hour Flights: United Airlines' 11 New Ultra-Long Nonstop Flights Revealed
There's a new entry. Find out what it is here!
Allegiant Air Launches 39 New Routes From Florida: See All Flights Now [Full List]
Comparing September's network with that month last year shows 39 additions. Find them all here!
British Airways Launches New 24-Hour Very Long Route In Only 5 Months [Map]
It'll double the carrier's flights to this distant land. Find out more here!
Alaska Airlines Launches 7 Nonstop Long-Haul Routes From Busiest Hub [Map & List]
They encompass European and Asian destinations. But where could be next?
Frontier Airlines Launches 9 New Nonstop Routes: See Flights Now [Map & List]
Perhaps not surprisingly, most of them were previously served by Spirit. Find out more here!