FAA Fines Chicago O’Hare for Winter Weather Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a fine of over $1.5 million to Chicago for allegedly failing to ensure… Read More »
MGM Resorts Lays Off Thousands of Previously Furloughed Workers
MGM Resorts International has reportedly sent separation letters to 18,000 of its U.S. employees who had been previously furloughed amid the pandemic and… Read More »
Canada’s WestJet resumes transatlantic flights
WestJet (WS, Calgary) resumed transatlantic services from Calgary on August 20, with flights to London Gatwick and Paris CDG. The… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines confirms late 3Q20 launch
Lulutai Airlines (Tongatapu) is hoping to complete its certification in time for a September 21, 2020 launch on domestic routes,… Read More »
Qantas to close Boeing 717 bases in Cairns, Perth
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) plans to close two B717-200 bases at Perth Int’l and Cairns airports currently operated by… Read More »
Rosenberg raises stakes for El Al, Sapir recruits economist
Eli Rosenberg, the first of three individuals to express an interest in buying El Al Israel Airlines (LY, Tel Aviv… Read More »
Emirates finalises Boeing 777/787 order make-up
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int’l) has made a decision on the final composition of its Boeing (BOE, Chicago O’Hare) order backlog,… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic creditors back $1.6bn rescue deal
Virgin Atlantic (VS, London Heathrow) secured its creditors’ backing in a vote on August 25 in favour of a GBP1.2… Read More »
Finnair to cut 1,000 jobs, inks A350 sale-leaseback deal
Finnair (AY, Helsinki Vantaa) aims to cut up to 1,000 jobs, about 15% of its workforce, as well as make… Read More »
Malta’s Lauda Europe to launch in late 3Q20
Lauda Europe (Malta Int’l) has scheduled its launch for September 13, 2020, with its inaugural flight tentatively planned from Palma… Read More »
Emirates relaunches daily services to Bangkok from September 1
Next round of flight resumptions should see more cities added in the Far East Emirates is closing on the 80… Read More »
EASA sets out plans for 737 MAX validation tests
According to ainonline.com EASA expects to perform its flight tests on the Boeing 737 Max from Vancouver, Canada, starting the… Read More »
Dublin Airport COVID 19 Airline Update
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the following airlines are currently operating a limited service: Aegean, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Air… Read More »
Air New Zealand focuses on domestic and short-haul international routes
The carrier does not expect to return to the US until at least the second half of 2021. Air New… Read More »
Allegiant seven up with new routes
Allegiant Air has launched seven new nonstop routes and announced the resumption of a previously served service between Bozeman and… Read More »
Rolls-Royce self-harms by selling family silver
Rolls-Royce’s plans to flog chunks of the family silver look like self-harm. Although the 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) it… Read More »
Air New Zealand to draw on government loan after first annual loss in 18 years
Air New Zealand Ltd (AIR.NZ) plans to draw on a NZ$900 million ($596.34 million) government loan within days to help… Read More »
CDC Suggests Asymptomatic Airline Passengers Can Spread COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new data suggests coronavirus can be spread on airplanes by asymptomatic passengers. According… Read More »
Gate Agent Hospitalized After Attack By Passenger Refusing to Wear Face Mask
A California man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an Alaska Airlines gate agent after being told to wear a face… Read More »
Top 10 North American Airlines for COVID-19 Traveler Safety Measures
Safety in the Skies Airlines are requiring face masks, blocking middle seats, enhancing cleaning and much more to keep travelers… Read More »
Allegiant Adds Seven New Routes With Fares From $29 One-Way
Allegiant Air—one of the best in North America for COVID-19 traveler safety measures—is celebrating the announcement of seven new nonstop routes… Read More »
Occupancy Rates in Cancun, Riviera Maya Region Staying Steady
Destinations in the northern region of Quintana Roo announced occupancy rates at hotels have maintained a steady pace as tourism… Read More »
White House Says Trump Can Use Executive Privilege to Avoid Massive Airline Layoffs
The White House today said President Donald Trump is considering using executive privilege to grant the airline industry additional funds… Read More »
IATA Reminds Airline Travelers to Wear Masks or Face Penalties
To combat the spread of coronavirus and avoid onboard incidents, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to travelers… Read More »
San Francisco Airport to Open Remainder of International Terminal
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) officials will open the rest of the Mayor Edwin M. Lee International Terminal departures hall… Read More »
British Virgin Islands lift One Caribbean’s suspension
The Government of the British Virgin Islands has lifted the suspension of OCL Barbados/One Caribbean’s Foreign Operator Permit (FOP) after… Read More »