Spirit Airlines Offering Free Spirit Boost for New, Existing Members
Spirit Airlines announced that new and existing Free Spirit members could instantly receive 500 bonus points just by going to… Read More »
Air New Zealand inaugural flight to NYC completes return journey amidst luggage issue
Air New Zealand’s inaugural direct flight from Auckland Airport (AKL) to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) has completed… Read More »
Air New Zealand completes first direct flight to New York
Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on September 17, 2022, after the… Read More »
Air New Zealand Starts Auckland-New York City Route
Air New Zealand celebrated its new route from Auckland to New York City with a showcase event in Manhattan over… Read More »
What travelers had to do to get their lost luggage back this summer
Losing things while abroad is, sadly, part and parcel of travel. I sometimes think of the items I’ve lost on… Read More »
Screaming passenger attempts to hijack EasyJet A320 plane mid-air
An easyJet Airbus A320 aircraft, which was supposed to fly to Paris, diverted to Lyon after one of the passengers… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines opens a five-star in-terminal hotel at Addis Ababa hub
Ethiopian Airlines (EA) has announced the completion of the first phase of its five-star Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel at Addis… Read More »
Enhanced seating comfort for ultra-long-haul flights
15-19 hours non-stop flights are the new normal in many long-haul markets, along with rising airfares. And wellness now occupies… Read More »
French air traffic controllers’ strike disrupts travel with 1,000 flights cancelled
Around 1,000 flights to and from France were cancelled Friday as the country’s air traffic controllers went on strike, causing… Read More »
Etihad Airways rated one of the world’s most punctual airline by OAG
Etihad Airways ranked among the most punctual carriers in the Middle East and worldwide over the peak summer period, based… Read More »
Lufthansa celebrates Oktoberfest with special menu and dirndl crews
Lufthansa has announced its flight attendants will be wearing a new, sustainably produced dirndl and serving Bavarian specialties in the… Read More »
EVA Air to offer new meal choices in Premium Economy and Economy Class
Taiwanese airline EVA Air is offering new meal choices on board from 1 October through to 31 December. The carrier’s… Read More »
Air Canada ordered to pay passengers $2,000 for flight cancellation caused by crew shortage
Crew shortages are generally within an airline’s control, Canada’s transport regulator says The Canadian Transportation Agency has ordered Air Canada… Read More »
This couple stopped flying because of the climate crisis
Will and Claire Stedden tied the knot in 2017, but their “honeymoon phase” was longer than most. “We called it… Read More »
Frontier Airlines in talks with SpaceX about adding Starlink Wi-Fi
Frontier Airlines “recently” held discussions with SpaceX about adding its Starlink satellite internet service to its planes and is more hopeful… Read More »
How will UK flights be affected by the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II?
The UK aviation industry is preparing for significant disruption ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week. The country’s aviation… Read More »
U.S. airline passenger sentenced to 4 months in prison for interfering with flight crew
A New York City woman was recently sentenced to four months in prison for interference with flight crew members, according… Read More »
Four International Airports Added to TSA PreCheck Program
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the expansion of its PreCheck program with the addition of Air Europa, Flair, Volaris… Read More »
Retired Nurse on Spirit Flight Saves Baby’s Life
Retired nurse Tamara Panzino was relaxing and reading a book during a Spirit Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando when… Read More »
Air Canada launches WhereWeFly interactive route map
Air Canada has launched a new ‘WhereWeFly’ interactive route map on its Panasonic seatback IFE and Thales Wireless Portal. The… Read More »
Vietjet launches two new routes to New Dehli and Mumbai
Vietjet has launched two new routes from Phu Quoc to Mumbai and New Dehli. This new service from the island… Read More »
Biden cracks down on U.S. airlines to improve treatment of passengers
President Joe Biden said on Monday spet. 12 his administration had cracked down on U.S. airlines to improve treatment of… Read More »