Airline News: Top Air Travel Stories From September
September Starts With Relief, Ends With Havoc September began with a sense of relief for airlines. The month concluded a… Read More »
Two Passenger Planes Collided on the Runway at London Heathrow
On Wednesday evening, a pair of passenger jets were involved in a “minor collision” on the runway at London Heathrow… Read More »
Airlines cancel thousands of US flights due to Hurricane Ian
At least 2,000 passenger flights have been canceled as Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in… Read More »
Face masks no longer required on AirAsia Malaysia flights
Air Asia is dropping the requirement for face masks on board Malaysia flights following a change in guidance from the… Read More »
The European travel season is still strong
Airline executives say demand for flights to Europe from the U.S. has remained resilient into the fall, well past the… Read More »
One-way economy flights from Moscow to Dubai are nearly $5,000 as Russians flee mobilization call
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — One-way economy flights from Moscow to Dubai are going for as much as $5,000 and… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam alliance in early 2023
Virgin Atlantic will join airline alliance SkyTeam in early 2023. The carrier will be the alliance’s first UK-based member. Virgin… Read More »
Air New Zealand’s NYC route hits more issues with passengers paid to offload
Air New Zealand’s newly-debuted non-stop service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (NYC) from Auckland Airport (AKL) seems… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam airline alliance
Virgin Atlantic announced today at a press event in London that the UK-based airline will join global airline alliance SkyTeam… Read More »
PLAY Offering $99 Flights To Celebrate World Tourism Day
Low-cost Icelandic airline PLAY is celebrating World Tourism Day on Tuesday, September 27 with the launch of an exceptional travel… Read More »
Hong Kong requires a barrage of Covid tests
Travelers headed to Hong Kong no longer need to quarantine in a hotel upon arrival. But they will have to… Read More »
Aegean named Best Regional Airline in Europe at the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards
AEGEAN has been named the Best Regional Airline in Europe at the prestigious World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive… Read More »
U.S. DoT to issue proposal requiring upfront airline fee disclosure
President Joe Biden plans to announce today a new proposed rule that would require airlines to disclose upfront certain fees,… Read More »
Biden administration proposes new rules to increase airline fee disclosures
President Joe Biden on Monday announced new rules that would require airlines and online travel agencies to disclose fees for… Read More »
Qantas reinstates vegetarian meals following backlash
Qantas Airways is reinstating vegetarian meals and snacks on all domestic flights. At the start of the pandemic in 2020,… Read More »
American Airlines reveals A321XLR and 787-9 interiors
American Airlines has revealed exciting new interiors for its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, due for delivery from 2024…. Read More »
T-Mobile will add free internet on United flights
You can’t avoid a T-Mobile commercial these days not only touting its cell phone service but its new free internight… Read More »
Qatar Airways is named the World’s Best Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards
It was a good week for Qatar Airways, which was named the world’s favorite airline at the Skytrax World Airline… Read More »
Chile No Longer Requires Masks in Airplanes and Airports
Having been one of the most demanding countries in terms of security measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, Chile has decided… Read More »
Delta upgrades its Premium Select cabin experience
Delta has updated its Premium Select cabin experience, with new features including locally-inspired dining, hand-crafted amenities and more dedicated service… Read More »
US Transportation Department Said Airline Cancellations Down, Complaints Up
Data from the United States Transportation Department showed that passenger airline flight cancellations dropped in July, but air travel service… Read More »
Delta Air Lines give travelers more European options for summer 2023
Delta Air Lines announced it would give travelers more European options by adding eight percent more transatlantic flights in summer… Read More »
American Airlines increasing flights to Anguilla
American Airlines is adding a new scheduled flight to its daily service from Miami International Airport to Anguilla’s Clayton J…. Read More »
The Best and Worst Times To Fly This Fall
The Right and Wrong Times To Take To the Skies The busy summer travel period is in the rearview as… Read More »
FBI Detains Passenger Who Attacked American Airlines Flight Attendant
A passenger on an American Airlines flight was detained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after he allegedly punched… Read More »
Allegiant is enhancing the onboard experience
Allegiant Air announced it would enhance the inflight experience with a refreshed fall menu and rebrand its signature inflight magazine…. Read More »