Air Traveler Rights Under Scrutiny as Policies Shift
Last summer, after enduring a four-day ordeal stranded in Paris due to a Crowdstrike software meltdown—and receiving only partial reimbursement… Read More »
Spirit Cuts 200 Jobs Amid Cost-Cutting Drive
Spirit Airlines, the struggling budget carrier, is set to trim approximately 200 jobs across various departments as it intensifies its… Read More »
U.S. DoT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier and JetBlue
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has taken decisive action against three major US carriers for chronically delayed flights, filing… Read More »
VietJet Expands to Mainland China
VietJet is set to broaden its footprint in mainland China, more than doubling its service offerings to tap into the… Read More »
FlySafair Faces Route Losses Over Foreign Ownership Violations
South African low-cost airline FlySafair is confronting a major regulatory challenge that could see the carrier stripped of some of… Read More »
Mokulele Airlines Grounds Fleet for Cautious Maintenance
Hawaiian regional airline Mokulele Airlines has grounded its fleet as a precautionary measure “due to maintenance and an abundance of… Read More »
Hilton and AmEx Aid SoCal Wildfire Relief
In a powerful demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Hilton Hotels and American Express are joining forces to provide critical support… Read More »
Azul, GOL Merger Talks Reshape Brazilian Aviation
Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (Azul) has announced a non-binding agreement with Abra Group-owned Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL)… Read More »
Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M to Advance Travel Tech in Africa
Kenya-based startup studio Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to revolutionize Africa’s tourism industry through… Read More »
Mondee Plans Asset Sale, Restructuring After Nasdaq Delisting
Mondee Holdings, a travel marketplace, is planning to sell its assets to improve its financial standing following its recent Nasdaq… Read More »
India’s Travel Sector Poised for Rapid Growth Amid Economic Boom
India’s travel industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by a strong economy and rising middle class. In 2023, the sector… Read More »
Scenic Group Celebrates Record Sales and Awards in 2024
Scenic Group, the parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, is celebrating a record-breaking year in… Read More »
Thai Anti-Corruption Bureau Targets Former Airline Executives
Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has requested the Attorney General prosecute two former Thai Airways International (TG, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) executives… Read More »
South African Minister Says FlySafair Ownership Exemption Premature
South Africa’s Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, has stated it is premature to grant FlySafair an exemption from legal provisions requiring… Read More »
Etihad Leases Heathrow Slot to Vueling for Summer 2025
Etihad Airways has recently taken a strategic step by leasing a daily slot at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Spanish… Read More »
Spain’s Summer 2025 Aviation Boom
Spain is set to soar to new heights as its summer 2025 season is expected to register all-time-high capacity levels…. Read More »
Lufthansa Execs Join ITA Airways Board in Takeover Deal
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has appointed two Lufthansa Group executives to ITA Airways’ (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) board,… Read More »
Solairus Retires Final Citation Sovereign Jet
Solairus Aviation (TWY, Novato) has taken a significant step in modernizing its fleet by retiring its final Citation Sovereign from… Read More »
Leviate Expands Fleet with HondaJets and Citation M2
Leviate Jet Management (SBE) is ramping up its charter operations with a significant fleet expansion that underscores its commitment to… Read More »
WEJET Expands Gulfstream Charter Ops with G200
WEJET has expanded its charter operations by incorporating a Gulfstream Aerospace G200, reinforcing the company’s reputation in the premium charter… Read More »
LEVEL Launches Transatlantic Service with A330-900neo Wet Lease
LEVEL (LL, Barcelona El Prat) is set to boost its transatlantic operations by wet-leasing an A330-900N from Iberojet (Portugal) (6O,… Read More »
New Era in Regional Services with Sylt Air and PAD Aviation
In a transformative move for regional aviation, PAD Aviation has acquired Sylt Air effective January 1, 2025. This acquisition not… Read More »
Boeing Faces Delivery Slump
Boeing’s 2024 performance has been among the most challenging in the company’s history, as it delivered 180 fewer commercial aircraft… Read More »
flyadeal Set to Order 10 A330-900neo Jets
Saudia-owned low-cost carrier flyadeal appears set to make a significant fleet expansion by ordering 10 Airbus A330neos—its first ever foray… Read More »
Tigerair Taiwan Sets Record Year-End Bonus
Tigerair Taiwan has announced a record-breaking year-end bonus for its employees, with an average payout equivalent to up to 12.5… Read More »
Southwest Pauses Hiring to Boost Profitability
In a decisive move to rein in costs and improve profitability, Southwest Airlines is pausing corporate hiring and promotions while… Read More »