Virgin Atlantic ceases operations in Hong Kong, cites Russian airspace closure ‘complexities’
British airline Virgin Atlantic announced Wednesday it was permanently ceasing operations in Hong Kong due to issues related to the… Read More »
Two Transavia jets divert as passenger slips through Rotterdam Airport security
In the evening of 3 October, a Transavia Boeing 737-700 (registered PH-BGH) operated flight HV5023 between Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and… Read More »
Indian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept Iranian airliner after a bomb threat
The Indian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept an Iranian passenger jet after a bomb threat was made against… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches Its Largest Annual Winter Sale
Southwest Airlines today commenced one of its largest and most anticipated annual sales, offering one-way airfare priced as low as… Read More »
Two Singapore Airlines cabin crew assaulted in Melbourne near layover hotel
Two Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) cabin crew members became victims of a random assault in Melbourne on the evening of… Read More »
New Data Shows Best Time to Purchase Thanksgiving Flights
New data from AAA Travel reveals the best times to purchase Thanksgiving holiday travel period flights. While the most recent… Read More »
Facial Recognition Will Play a Significant Role in the Future of Air Travel
You pack your bag with what you need for your trip and using your airline’s app you prepare to check… Read More »
Myanmar National Airlines plane attacked by gunfire; one passenger injured
A passenger onboard a Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight suffered facial injuries when a bullet pierced the aircraft fuselage. The… Read More »
United Airlines halts flights to South Africa due to jet fuel shortage in Cape Town
A fuel shortage issue at South Africa’s Cape Town International Airport has prompted United Airlines to temporarily halt its Newark… Read More »
CAP’s 2nd annual ‘Safety, Security and Environmental Awareness Week’ was a success
Willemstad, October 2, 2022 ̶ Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP) is proud to announce the successful completion of its second annual Safety,… Read More »
Around the world in eight vegetarian in-flight meals
World Vegetarian Day was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society to bring awareness and promote the ethical,… Read More »
The Best and Worst Airports for Cheap International Flights
The Airports With the Most and Least International Flight Deals When it comes to finding a great deal on a… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines to return inactive A380s to Airbus by 2023
Malaysia Airlines Bhd, an airline unit of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), is planning to return all six of its Airbus… Read More »
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 »