El Al attracts third potential buyer, extends ops suspension
A third potential buyer has sought a permit to acquire control of El Al Israel Airlines (LY, Tel Aviv Ben… Read More »
Chile’s Aerovias DAP adds first freighter
Aerovías DAP (V5, Punta Arenas) has added its first dedicated freighter, BAe 146-200(QT) N16TA (msn E2089), Skyliner-Aviation has reported. The… Read More »
Nigeria, Ghana to restart international flights
Scheduled international flights from Nigeria will restart on August 29, Nigerian Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika has said. “Glad to announce… Read More »
Calls for inquiry as Fiji Airways nets $215mn gov’t funding
Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has had to turn to taxpayers for FJD455 million Fijian dollars (USD215 million) in assistance, of… Read More »
easyJet raises $771mn in sale/lease-backs, eyes more funding
easyJet (U2, London Luton) has said it “will continue to review its liquidity position on a regular basis and will… Read More »
Brussels backs €133mn state aid for Portugal’s Grupo SATA
The European Commission has approved EUR133 million euros (USD157 million) in Portuguese state aid to bolster the liquidity of SATA… Read More »
Wizz Air to open London Gatwick base in 4Q20
Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) has announced that its British subsidiary Wizz Air UK (W9, London Luton) will open a new… Read More »
Reykjavik approves $120mn Icelandair loan, share offer moved
The Icelandic government approved on August 18, along with state-run banks Íslandsbanki and Landsbankinn, a government-guaranteed credit facility to Icelandair… Read More »
ISS crew looks for source of small cabin air leak
Three crew members on board the International Space Station will spend the weekend in the vessel’s Russian segment while they… Read More »
Breaking Down Rail Travel in 2020 and Beyond
As the world continues to cope with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Vacations By Rail is adapting to the changing times by… Read More »
Fight Breaks Out on American Airlines Flight Over Face Mask Policy
A fight broke out between passengers on an American Airlines flight over wearing a mask. The brawl began before the… Read More »
US, China Will Double Airline Flights
The United States and China have pledged to double the number of flights each country’s airlines can offer between the… Read More »
Boeing Secures First 737 MAX Orders of 2020
Boeing said that it is “humbled” after receiving the first orders for its troubled 737 MAX aircraft since November. On… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Sees an Improvement in Travel Demand
Southwest Airlines has reported seeing a “modest” increase in demand this August, leading it to update its latest forecast with… Read More »
Palace Resorts Invites Families Back to School in Paradise
Palace Resorts is inviting families to ‘Make Paradise Your Classroom’ with the extension of their Kids & Teens Stay Free promotion,… Read More »
Club Med Launches Winter Getaway Flash Sale
Club Med announced August 19 that it just launched its “Extra Savings on Winter Getaways Flash Sale,” open for bookings… Read More »
Historic Graycliff Hotel Offers Bahamas Remote Work Package
A historic Bahamas hotel is offering travelers a remote-work opportunity that combines luxurious accommodations with gourmet meals and dining while… Read More »
Omni Hotels & Resorts Unveils Future Strategic Plan
Omni Hotels & Resorts announced August 18 it would sell five of its hotels that no longer align with its plan… Read More »
Villa Rentals Soar as Vacationers Seek Safe Holidays
Villa rentals are soaring as cooped-up travelers seek safe places to escape quarantine and unwind. Villas of Distinction, a luxury… Read More »
Family Kicked Off Cruise Ship for Breaking New Health Protocols
On August 16, MSC Cruises became the first major cruise line to restart sailing in the Mediterranean since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic’s spread… Read More »
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s New ‘Micro-Deposits for Micro-Cations’ Offer
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line just announced the launch of its new ‘Micro-Deposits for Micro-Cations’ offer. Beginning today, would-be cruisegoers can make… Read More »
Carnival Corp. Brand Hit By Ransomware Attack
Carnival Corp. detected a ransomware attack on Aug. 15 that may have accessed guest and employee personal data, the company… Read More »
Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2022 Grand World Voyage, 2021 Grand Africa Voyage
Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021… Read More »
Iberia ends A340 operations, BA starts B747 part-outs
Iberia (IB, Madrid Barajas) has completed the phase-out of its only quadjet type, the A340-600. The Spanish airline said that… Read More »
EU rejects PIA appeal, extends flight ban to YE20
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has rejected an appeal by PIA – Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad Quaid-e-Azam… Read More »
British Airways warns of extended Gatwick terminal closure
The London Gatwick airport management warned its staff during an internal townhall meeting that its South Terminal is likely to… Read More »