WTCE shines a light on sustainable catering onboard
The World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) has released the first look at this year’s Taste of Travel… Read More »
Airfares and consumer goods prices surge is driving domestic U.S. airline bookings down
Sandy Magny plans to take her teenage daughter to West Palm Beach, Florida, this summer, even though airfares are surging…. Read More »
CO2 emissions just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ for the climate cost of air travel
The true cost of flying could be far worse than we thought – with two-thirds of the climate impact coming… Read More »
How do Sustainable Aviation Fuels work and are they a viable alternative?
Take a flight in ten years, and it might be powered by used cooking oil. This is one of the… Read More »
IATA reports passenger traffic recovery continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva announced passenger data for March 2022 demonstrating that the recovery of air… Read More »
EU approved Romanian government €1.9 million in financial aid to TAROM
The European Commission has given the green light for the Romanian government to allocate €1.9 million in financial aid to… Read More »
Ohio man gets 60 days in jail for outburst during Frontier Airlines flight
A Norwalk, Ohio, man was sentenced Tuesday May 3 to 60 days in jail for an outburst on a Frontier… Read More »
Ryanair passenger traffic grows by 1,267% Y2Y in April 2022
Ryanair has released its latest traffic statistics report revealing that it carried 14.24 million passengers in April 2022, a 1,267%… Read More »
Pratt & Whitney GTF engines selected to power Qantas A220, A320neo family jets
Qantas Airways confirmed the selection of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines to power its Airbus A220 and A320neo… Read More »
New COO of Bonza is former Virgin Australia executive
Bonza has hired a new chief operating officer (COO) to guide its negotiations with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of… Read More »
Aircraft lessor Avolon recorded a Q1 impairment of $304 million over Russian jets
Major aircraft lessor Avolon recorded a first-quarter impairment of $304 million to cover the full financial impact of having 10… Read More »
Mexico-based cargo carrier mas plans more expansion
Airfreight fleet expansion is surging ahead down Mexico way, with independent cargo airline mas set to operate 18 leased… Read More »
IATA: Air cargo demand drops in March amid “growing challenges”
Covid, the Ukraine war and oil prices all contributed to a drop in demand in global air cargo markets in… Read More »
Southwest To Give Free Wi-Fi a Test Run on Select Flights
Southwest Airlines, which offers Wi-Fi connectivity on flights to passengers for an $8 charge, will experiment with free Wi-Fi on… Read More »
The Future of Travel: Technologies Shaping the Industry This Year and Beyond
Space travel. Lifelike, interactive virtual reality destinations and attractions. Robots. These are some of the technological advancements that are even… Read More »
Bombardier honoured for technological innovation in aviation
Business jet manufacturer Bombardier has earned a top prize for technical innovation in the 2022 Les Mercuriades competition, Quebec’s most… Read More »
Satcom Direct opens Singapore office
Business aviation solutions provider Satcom Direct is strengthening its Asia-Pacific reach by opening an office in Singapore. The new location… Read More »
Southwest to offer free Wi-Fi on some flights during broadband test period
Southwest Airlines will temporarily offer travelers free Wi-Fi on certain flights starting this week, part of a test to bring… Read More »
Virginia man goes to jail for 1 year for trying to open airplane door on his flight
Last week a Virginia man was sentenced to one year in prison, after he attempted to open the door on… Read More »
A SpiceJet India 737 jet bounced up and down like a ball
At least 17 people were injured on board a SpiceJet flight in India after the plane hit severe turbulence before… Read More »
China’s SF Airlines 70th aircraft goes into air cargo service
Fast-expanding freighter operator SF Airlines has put its 70th aircraft into action. The China-based airline put its 70th freighter –… Read More »
IAG Cargo is benefiting from a 40% increase in Spain-US flights
IAG Cargo is benefiting from a 40% increase in flights between Spain to the US since March from its airline… Read More »
Summer airline bookings won’t be a problem for airlines but rebooking will
Airlines are already short-staffed to the point where they are offering bonuses and incentives to cabin crew to work all… Read More »
Frontier Seizes Caribbean Opportunity at TPA, Announcing Four New Routes
On 3 May, 2022, Frontier announced nonstop service from Tampa to four Caribbean destinations: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Montego Bay… Read More »
Tips for passengers for finding seats when things go wrong
Airlines that once touted globe-spanning destinations, promising adventure, luxury or both, are now leaning on a simpler sales pitch: reliability…. Read More »
Flight attendants union is asking American to have a two-drink maximum in economy
Air travel is booming once again, with airlines expanding their route networks and restoring in-flight perks, like three-course meals and… Read More »