Corsair gives personalised IFC on new Airbus A330 aircraft fleet
Members of Le Club Corsair, the loyalty program of French long-haul airline Corsair, flying aboard the airline’s new Airbus A330neo… Read More »
Ryanair flight to Dublin diverted due to security threat
A Ryanair flight travelling from the Republic of Ireland to Poland diverted to Germany due to a potential security threat,… Read More »
Russia approves Air France, Lufthansa routes avoiding Belarus
Air France (AIRF.PA) and Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) have received approval from Russia for flight routes to the country that avoid Belarusian airspace, the airlines said… Read More »
Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight
A former US airline pilot has admitted committing a “lewd, indecent, or obscene act” during a flight last year. Michael… Read More »
American Airlines won’t offer alcohol in economy until September
American Airlines won’t resume alcohol sales in its main cabin until September. An internal memo to flight attendants Saturday says economy… Read More »
Here’s the best way to redeem Amex Membership rewards points
Amex Membership Rewards points can yield stellar value when you redeem them in strategic ways. American Express cards are well-known… Read More »
Russia accuses EU of risking passenger safety
Russia’s foreign ministry has condemned the EU’s call for Europe-based airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace, calling it completely irresponsible. Spokeswoman… Read More »
American Airlines offers free access to Rosetta Stone and Skillshare
American Airlines has entered into an exclusive partnership with Rosetta Stone and Skillshare to bring online/remote learning onboard. As of… Read More »
Lufthansa launches new ‘Onboard Delights’ catering concept
Onboard Delights, the new economy class food and beverage service for Lufthansa’s European flights, has officially launched. Developed in collaboration… Read More »
What impact could tougher action against Belarus have?
The EU has agreed to ramp up sanctions against Belarus, following the forced landing of a plane flying over its… Read More »
Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines launches new mobile app
Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines has launched a new mobile application to improve the passenger experience. The FlyFlair app enhances… Read More »
Belarus airline scraps flights amid EU freeze-out
Belarusian national carrier Belavia cancelled flights to eight countries on Thursday, as more EU states applied airspace restrictions in response… Read More »
JetBlue selects Viasat for Live TV and connectivity services
JetBlue has selected Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution for its new Airbus A220-300 and Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft…. Read More »
EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
The EU has decided to ban Belarusian airlines from European skies after a flight was diverted to Minsk on Sunday… Read More »
Belarus flight diversion could threaten international security
Aviation officials say the interception of Ryanair aircraft could threaten security, upset airline years, government trust. The authorities there arrested… Read More »
EmPower in-seat power system to benefit from anti-microbial technology
As part of its ongoing Product Innovation Program, Astronics Corporation has launched an anti-microbial aircraft in-seat power Outlet Units. From… Read More »
2,500 unruly U.S. airline passengers reported in 2021
Airlines have filed about 2,500 unruly-passenger reports with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration this year, including 1,900 reports of passengers… Read More »
Belarus ‘diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist’, opposition says
A Ryanair plane from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Belarus for several hours on Sunday, with activists saying it… Read More »
Global aviation system tested by Belarus jetliner diversion
Global aviation faces its biggest political crisis in years after Belarus scrambled a fighter and flagged what turned out to… Read More »
Europeans threaten to limit Belarus air traffic after ‘state piracy’
European leaders threatened to limit international air traffic over Belarus and possibly target its ground transport as well, after a… Read More »
United and Delta are making it easier than ever to access elite status and free first class upgrades
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport.Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.com The upper echelons of airline frequent flyer… Read More »
Geven launches new Economy Class seat
Geven has unveiled its latest Economy Class seat designed for narrowbody, high-density cabins. The SuperEco weighs 7.9 kg per pax… Read More »
Iberia launches pre-order food service
Iberia has launched its Deliverfly initiative to improve the customer experience and reduce waste on the aircraft. Designed in conjunction… Read More »
Complaints about airlines refusing to pay refunds for canceled flights during Covid soared
A screen shows canceled incoming flights at T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I., on March 30, 2020. Consumer advocates… Read More »
United expands food and beverage services with contactless payment technology
United customers on most flights over two hours will be able to purchase beer, wine and White Claw Hard Seltzer,… Read More »
British Airways tests 25-second Covid-19 test
British Airways is conducting a trial of a cloud-based digital Covid-19 antigen test that can display results within 25 seconds…. Read More »