Delta Stowaway Deported After Week-Long Saga
A dramatic sequence of events unfolded as Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old woman, was deported back to the U.S. after managing… Read More »
DOT Proposes Rules to Protect Stranded Passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed new regulations to safeguard passengers affected by airline cancellations and significant flight… Read More »
Korean Air Set to Finalize Asiana Airlines Acquisition
Korean Air is poised to complete its acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines, with final U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) approval… Read More »
Emirates Introduces Retrofitted 777 on Dubai-Vienna Route
Starting January 3, 2025, Emirates will operate its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft on flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines Resumes Kolkata Flights After 18 Years
Malaysia Airlines has reestablished direct flights to Kolkata, India, after an 18-year hiatus. The service, which began on December 2,… Read More »
SWISS Expands Airbus A350 Fleet with Five New Orders
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced an expansion of its Airbus A350-900 fleet, increasing its total order to 10… Read More »
Dirgantara to Launch N219 Flights in Riau Islands
The President Director of aerospace manufacturer Dirgantara Indonesia, Gita Amperiawan, met with the Governor of Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, Ansar… Read More »
Chinese Airlines Dispute Nepal’s VAT, Accruing Debt
Chinese carriers are reportedly refusing to pay Nepal’s value-added tax (VAT) on international air services, resulting in a combined debt… Read More »
Icelandair Receives First A321-200NX(LR) as Fleet Expands
Icelandair has welcomed its first A321-200NX(LR) aircraft into its fleet on December 3, 2024. The new addition marks a key… Read More »
Cebu Pacific Explores Future Integration of AirSWIFT Operations
Cebu Pacific Air (5J, Manila) has indicated the potential for future integration of AirSWIFT (T6, Manila), which it acquired for… Read More »
Sri Lanka’s Air Ceilão Applies for AOC, Plans May 2025 Launch
Sri Lankan start-up Air Ceilão has officially applied for an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the country’s civil aviation authority,… Read More »
Zambian Court Rejects Request in Major Corruption Case
The Lusaka Magistrates Court has declined a request for site visits to Zambian Air Force facilities as part of an… Read More »
Air New Zealand Brings Christmas Magic to Flights
Air New Zealand is spreading holiday cheer this Christmas Eve with a special onboard experience for passengers flying to New… Read More »
South African Airways Pilots Strike for Higher Salaries
Unionized pilots at South African Airways (SAA) have launched a nationwide strike demanding higher salaries, beginning on December 5, 2024,… Read More »
Airlines Gradually Resume Flights to Beirut Amid Ceasefire
Following the ceasefire agreed upon in late November 2024 between Israel and Hezbollah, airlines are cautiously resuming operations to Lebanon’s… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Adds New Summer 2025 Routes
The Lufthansa Group, encompassing Lufthansa Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), and Brussels Airlines, will enhance its summer 2025 schedule… Read More »
Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand Reunite in Codeshare
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have officially rekindled their trans-Tasman codeshare partnership, marking a fresh start after a six-year… Read More »
50 New Airline Routes Launching December 2024
A wave of 50 new airline routes is set to take off in December 2024, connecting major cities and emerging… Read More »
TAP Air Portugal Adds New US Routes for Summer 2025
TAP Air Portugal is set to expand its transatlantic network in the northern summer season of 2025, introducing new non-stop… Read More »
LEVEL Secures Independent AOC, Expands Fleet for 2025
LEVEL, the low-cost long-haul brand owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), is poised to embark on a new chapter in… Read More »
Inside Skiplagging: Why Some Travelers Defy Airlines
Skiplagging—also known as “hidden city ticketing”—is a travel hack that has captured the attention of cost-conscious flyers. This strategy involves… Read More »
American, Southwest Lift Q4 Forecasts On Strong Demand
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both raised their fourth-quarter revenue forecasts on Thursday, signaling that strong demand and strategic network… Read More »
American Airlines Chooses Citi As Sole Card Partner
American Airlines has finalized a new credit card agreement that will make Citi its exclusive co-branded credit card partner starting… Read More »
Motu Link Secures $2.2M for French Polynesia’s First Cargo-Only Airline
Motu Link Airline, a French Polynesian cargo start-up based in Papeete, has successfully raised XPF251 million (USD2.2 million) through a… Read More »
Aircalin to Boost Australia Flights Starting Q2 2025
Aircalin (SB, Nouméa La Tontouta) is set to increase its flights to Nouméa from Australia’s east coast during the 2025… Read More »
Neptune Aviation to Add Converted A319 Airtankers by 2027
Neptune Aviation Services (Missoula) is expanding its fleet with the introduction of converted Airbus A319-100 airtankers, expected to be operational… Read More »