Nigeria’s Dana Air also considering regional jets for growth
Nigerian domestic carrier, Dana Air (9J, Lagos) could shift to B737NGs and smaller regional jets as it moves into the… Read More »
India’s FlyBig approaches certification
Indian start-up FlyBig (Indore) is in the final stages of certification with a launch date still scheduled for October 2020,… Read More »
Finnair returns to five Finnish cities, gov’t plans subsidy
Finnair (AY, Helsinki Vantaa) will resume domestic routes to five provincial airports with the start of the winter season on… Read More »
Lufthansa mothballs A380s, A340-600s; union slams Ocean idea
Lufthansa (LH, Frankfurt Int’l) has announced that in light of a slower than anticipated market recovery, it will increase its… Read More »
India’s SpiceJet awaits higher-than-expected MAX payout
In its latest earnings report for the quarter ending June 30, SpiceJet (SG, Delhi Int’l) has said that an interim… Read More »
Australia’s Rex in talks re A$150mn investment for growth
Rex – Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga) says it has signed a long-form term sheet and is in advanced exclusive… Read More »
Lufthansa First Airline to Plan on Offering COVID-19 Testing
German airline Lufthansa plans to start making rapid COVID-19 antigen tests available to its passengers in October, Reuters reported. Speaking on September 22, a… Read More »
Delta Delays Its Decision to Furlough Pilots
With one eye on Congress and another on its balance sheet, Delta Air Lines has decided to delay its decision… Read More »
United Launches Innovative Online Map Search
United Airlines has launched a new way for travelers to see all their flight options in one place. The airline now… Read More »
Boeing to Introduce Ultraviolet Wand to Combat COVID-19
Boeing has teamed up with Florida-based Healthe Inc. to develop a new ultraviolet (UV) wand as part of its Confident Travel… Read More »
Baby Born on Flight Gets Lifetime Ticket
This will be one baby on board for the rest of its life. A newborn entered the world early last… Read More »
Republicans Introduce $28 Billion Airline Aid Package
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said last week that airlines and restaurants both need the kind of financial… Read More »
Discover America With Amtrak Vacations’ Flash Sale
From destinations offering unforgettable sights and experiences to the breathtaking scenery of the U.S. National Parks—North America has no shortage of… Read More »
A Top Cancun Resort Undergoes $40 Million Transformation
Palace Resorts announced the reopening of Sun Palace in Cancun. The remodeled resort has been completely updated after a $40 million renovation…. Read More »
Avalon Waterways Releases 2022 Itineraries Early
Avalon Waterways announced September 22 that it has unveiled its European itineraries for 2022. The 2022 itineraries release is the earliest… Read More »
Cruise Line Achieves Record-Setting Bookings
Oceania Cruises has reported the most successful holiday promotion in the company’s history on the heels of its Labor Day upgrade… Read More »
Princess Cruises Announces Sale of Two Ships
Princess Cruises has confirmed the sale of Sun Princess and Sea Princess to undisclosed buyers as part of parent company Carnival… Read More »
Victory Cruise Lines Offers Savings on New Ocean Victory
Victory Cruise Lines is getting ready to welcome the Ocean Victory to its fleet, giving travelers a new vessel to choose from… Read More »
Fiji Airways ends B737-700 operations
Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has retired its last B737-700, DQ-FJF (msn 28878), following the expiration of its operating lease. The… Read More »
Gov’t mulls further Air India enticements, may postpone sale
Despite the evident lack of interest so far, India’s government has decided to press ahead with its attempt to privatise… Read More »
COVID-19 aids SriLankan in restructuring – Chairman
SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo Int’l) sees the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to accelerate and/or launch cost-cutting initiatives that would… Read More »
Gov’t reins in state control of Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG, Dhaka) was transformed into a public limited company in 2007. But on September 14, the country’s… Read More »
Widerøe, Norwegian, SAS gain as Oslo extends loan guarantees
The Government of Norway has extended guarantees it has put in place on loans for the country’s airlines, including Norwegian… Read More »
Boeing to add two B737 P2F-conversion lines as demand soars
Boeing (BOE, Chicago O’Hare) has announced it will open two new B737-800 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion lines to cope with a… Read More »
Atlas Ocean Voyages Introduces New Exclusive Max Shore Itineraries
Due to the popularity of its innovative and unique new all-inclusive MAX SHORE experiences, Atlas Ocean Voyages today unveiled two new luxe-adventure… Read More »
Healthy Sail Panel Sends CDC Recommendations to Restart Cruises
Representatives from the Healthy Sail Panel announced they had submitted recommendations on how the coronavirus can be mitigated in a cruise ship… Read More »