The Department of Justice (DOJ) has scheduled a critical meeting with the families of the victims involved in the Boeing incidents, set to take place on May 31. This meeting is seen as a pivotal step as the DOJ nears a decision regarding the case. Families of the victims received letters inviting them to attend [...]
The top-ranking airlines in Asia Pacific in March showed significant improvements in their OTP performance over last month. Singapore Airlines (SQ) maintained its dominance in the region with an OTP of 88.31%, a 4-point increase over February’s OTP of 84.12%. AirAsia (AK) secured the second-place position this month with an OTP of 85.33%; a near [...]
A California mother has been arrested following accusations of abusing her 2-year-old child during a Delta flight from Mexico to Seattle. Authorities ordered her detention on Monday as investigations into the incident continue. The alleged abuse occurred on board the international flight, drawing attention from fellow passengers and crew members who reported the behavior. Law [...]
Airbus (AIR.PA) has reported a significant increase in its aircraft deliveries for April, with a 13% rise compared to April 2023. The European aerospace giant successfully delivered 61 aircraft in April, bringing its total deliveries for the year to 203, as announced on Tuesday. This uptick in deliveries reflects Airbus's ongoing recovery and adaptation strategies [...]
Europe saw a 14% decline in the number of flights cancelled this month, with just 6,983 cancelled in March compared to 8,186 in February. Austrian Airlines (OS) retained its dominance in the region with an impressive OTP of 90.37%, albeit a 2.59% decrease compared to last month. Vienna International Airport (VIE), the main hub for [...]
Qatar Airways has introduced a new line of credit cards targeting U.S. travelers, offering a suite of benefits that include automatic elite status for one year. These cards come loaded with attractive perks such as increased baggage allowances, lounge access, and a fast track to elite status, enhancing the travel experience for cardholders. This innovative [...]
China has taken a significant step towards strengthening its aviation industry ties with Europe through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus, as reported by Xinhua, the state media agency. This strategic agreement, signed by China’s state planner, aims to deepen cooperation in various aspects of the aviation sector. The MOU between China and [...]
Virgin Galactic has announced the commencement of ground testing for the subsystems of its upcoming Delta Class spaceships at a newly established test facility. These spaceships are slated for commercial launch in 2026, marking a significant step forward in the company's plans for space tourism. Located at Virgin Galactic's base, this ground-based test facility will [...]
Unlike their counterparts in the Asia-Pacific region, North American airlines and airports experienced some decline in performance in March. The region also had a 33% increase in flight cancellations. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and SkyWest Airlines were responsible for a significant number of flight cancellations.For the third consecutive month in 2024, Delta Air Lines (DL) [...]
Qatar Airways (QR) is this March’s global airline leader with an OTP of 87.36%, a 4-point increase over February’s performance. Pegasus Airlines (PC), a new name in the top-ranking list, has emerged as the runner-up in the global airline category with an OTP of 87.14%. Pegasus Airlines also showed the highest performance improvement among the [...]
Brazil's Embraer is not presently engaged in designing an aircraft to directly rival the Boeing 737 Max or the Airbus A320. Francisco Gomes Neto, Embraer's CEO, has clarified that although the company possesses the capability to develop a larger aircraft, they currently lack immediate plans to do so. According to Neto, embarking on such a [...]
Expedia, the prominent online travel agency, has revised its full-year revenue growth forecast for 2024, citing challenges in its vacation rental platform and underperformance in its business-to-consumer segment. This adjustment comes as gross bookings faced obstacles, impacting the company's overall revenue projections. The vacation rental unit experienced a notable drag, contributing to the downward revision [...]
