US Travel Reacts To ‘Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act’
Having repeatedly petitioned the State Department in recent weeks to prioritize improvements in visa processing, citing the detrimental effect that… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines to take 49% of the equity in Nigeria Air
Nigeria Air is a new national airlines company. Ethiopian Airlines will own 49% of the equity in Nigeria Air, Nigeria’s… Read More »
Mechanical issues force American Airlines Charlotte to London flight to land in NYC
Mechanical issues forced an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to London to land at JFK Airport Thursday morning in Queens,… Read More »
Etihad Airways joins Aerospace Xelerated as a partner
Etihad Airways has joined Aerospace Xelerated as a programme partner for its fourth cohort. Following three successful cohorts led by Boeing and supported… Read More »
Qantas rolls out new domestic Economy Class menu
After several months of development, Qantas has rolled out its new domestic Economy Class menu. The new menu features dishes… Read More »
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to lure tourists back to the island
After more than two years of adhering to some of the world’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is welcoming tourists… Read More »
Embraer signs deals for E2 jets with SalamAir, Royal Jordanian
Embraer has signed new deals with Oman-based SalamAir and Royal Jordanian Airlines for E190 and E195 E2 aircraft, with both… Read More »
Sri Lanka’s new low-cost carrier FitsAir launches inaugural flight to Dubai
Sri Lanka’s newest airline FitsAir commenced operations with an inaugural flight from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International… Read More »
Disruption expected at Heathrow after American Airlines engineers vote to strike
Flight disruptions are expected at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) engineers voted in favor of strike… Read More »
TAAG Angola forced to adjust schedules after pilots start strike
TAAG Angola passengers are set for disruption and may be booked onto other airlines after pilots commenced a strike that… Read More »
Pilot sues Southwest Airlines after captain exposed himself mid-flight
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) pilot is suing the airline, her union and an ex-colleague after the co-worker locked the cockpit… Read More »
Payment Startup Mesh Scores $60M Funding Round
Corporate payment startup Mesh Payments has secured $60 million in its latest fundraising round, bringing its total to $123 million,… Read More »
BLS: U.S. Hospitality Employment Gains in September
Total U.S. leisure and hospitality employment in September increased month over month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly… Read More »
New paint that could reduce energy use in aircraft cabins
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, having already developed ‘the world’s whitest paint’, as seen in this year’s edition… Read More »
EasyJet trials digital onboard experience
The inflight experience onboard European low-cost carrier, easyJet, has traditionally been low tech, with no inflight entertainment (IFE) save for… Read More »
FAA extends rest periods for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer… Read More »
Aerochamp and ANH Structure aim to grow interiors business
AeroChamp Aviation, an aircraft interior products and services company based in the Middle East and Asia, is collaborating with ANH… Read More »
APEX/IFSA Awards 2022: the finalists
The finalists vying for prizes in the 2022 APEX/IFSA Awards have been announced. The awards, organised by the Airline Passenger… Read More »
Tech investment takes J&C Aero closer to Industry 4.0
J&C Aero, an aviation design and production company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, has announced that it is investing up to… Read More »
AF KLM starts roll out of capacity on cargo.one
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is to begin offering its capacity on the cargo.one booking portal. The partnership began… Read More »
FedEx pilot negotiations head to mediation as peak season approaches
FedEx Express pilots along with the firm’s management have filed for federal mediation to resolve contract negotiations, with peak season… Read More »
IATA: Air cargo market stable despite latest decline
IATA said the air cargo market is stable despite demand falling for the sixth month in a row in August…. Read More »
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to biometric check-in to boarding process
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to a touchless, biometric check-in to boarding process with Singapore Airlines. If there are any… Read More »
Palladium Hotel Group Launches Fall Savings Promotion
Palladium Hotel Group is rolling out a special savings promotion this fall. During the month-long sale, travelers can save big… Read More »
India’s Kochi Airport to commission its General Aviation terminal
India’s first Public-Private Partnership airport is all set to commission its General aviation terminal in a couple of months. The… Read More »
Help Your Clients Discover Aruba
Why You Should Become an Aruba Certified Expert (ACE) Travel advisors can gain a complete understanding of this exciting destination… Read More »