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 »
America is finally winning its fight against the coronavirus
America’s battle against the coronavirus is going great. The big picture: For the first time in a long time, nobody needs… Read More »
Delta tops 2021 North America Airline Satisfaction Study
There were fewer passengers on airplanes last year, but the few who flew said it was a better experience. The J.D…. Read More »
American, United, Delta suspend flights to Israel amid fighting
American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have suspended flights to Israel through Thursday amid rising violence in the… Read More »
American Airlines revamps in-flight amenity kits
American Airlines is introducing new onboard amenity kits for premium cabin customers in partnership with luxury design brand Shinola and… Read More »
The Three Reasons Big Airlines’ Service Is Awful
Frequent flyers know airline service is a shell of its former glory. From damaged and lost luggage to extra fees… Read More »
IATA says Digital Airline Pass Will Be Ready ‘Within Weeks’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it will have its digital Covid Travel Pass ready “within weeks,” a breakthrough… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX Completes First Public Flight Since Grounding
The first post-grounding, non-test flight for Boeing’s 737 MAX fleet of planes took place Wednesday, as the aircraft carried members of the… Read More »