Unesco report says Great Barrier Reef should be listed as ‘in danger’
Australia’s government has lashed out after a United Nations report claimed it had not done enough to protect the Great… Read More »
Turkmenistan’s capital tops list of most expensive cities for expats
The capital of Turkmenistan in Central Asia has been named as the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers. Ashgabat,… Read More »
FCM to Launch New Platform in China
FCM will roll out a new proprietary travel technology platform in China, with plans to begin piloting the system with… Read More »
Delta plans to hire more than 1,000 pilots by next summer as travel demand returns
Delta Air Lines told staff on Monday that it expects to hire more than 1,000 pilots by next summer, the latest… Read More »
U.S. Airlines received $48 billion in payroll support, so why are ticket prices rising?
A shortage of pilots and a faster-than-expected takeoff in passenger demand is forcing some airlines to cut back flights and… Read More »
American Airlines to cut 1% of July flights as travel rebound strains operations
American Airlines on Sunday said it would cancel around 1% of its flights in July to serve a surprise uptick… Read More »
Dubai Airshow will be held under capacity restrictions in November 2021
The Dubai Airshow, this year’s biggest aerospace trade show and a spectacle for business deals worth billions of dollars, will… Read More »
EU antitrust regulators to decide on AerCap’s $30 bln GE deal by July 26
EU antitrust regulators will decide by July 26 whether to clear a $30 billion bid by Ireland’s AerCap to buy… Read More »
Norwegian Air fires CEO in ‘surprise’ move after restructuring
Norwegian Air has sacked Chief Executive Jacob Schram who led the budget carrier through restructuring and said it was promoting… Read More »
Europe’s Wizz Air expects to fully recover from pandemic next year
European budget carrier Wizz Air (WIZZ.L) expects to fully recover from the coronavirus crisis as travel demand rebounds from the pandemic, its… Read More »
U.S. FAA launches program to help staff voice aviation safety concerns
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it has launched a program to help make it easier for staff… Read More »
Sapphire ice cave in Iceland
If you haven’t heard about the ‘Sapphire’ ice cave in Iceland yet, you will once you arrive. It’s worth coming to Iceland… Read More »
Dubai airport targets 28 million passengers this year
Dubai’s state airport operator is hoping for a “flood” of travelers as the coronavirus pandemic eases, targeting passenger traffic through… Read More »
EU opens the door to American travelers
Americans are now able to visit the European Union again, vaccinated or not. The European Council has updated its list of… Read More »
Cathay Pacific expects lower first-half loss on cost savings and strong demand for cargo
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Friday that losses in the first half are expected to be “somewhat” lower than… Read More »
Flights between Mexico and Canada are reactivated
The progress in the vaccination process in Canada and Mexico, the increase in passenger demand and the changes in the… Read More »
Chinese astronauts board space station module in first crewed mission since 2016
Three Chinese astronauts flew to an unfinished space station in China’s first crewed mission since 2016 Thursday, expanding the country’s… Read More »
Funazushi is the fermented predecessor of modern sushi
For the past 18 generations, one family has preserved a 400-year-old recipe showing how sushi once tasted, and it doesn’t… Read More »
Delta shareholders vote for disclosure of climate lobbying efforts
A majority of Delta Air Line Inc’s shareholders voted in favor of making the airline disclose its climate lobbying efforts,… Read More »
A perfect day in Bandol, Provence
If you wake up in one of the small boutique hotels that are within distance of Bandol, then your day… Read More »
Cathay working with Airbus on long-haul flights with a single pilot in the cockpit
Cathay Pacific 0293.HK is working with Airbus AIR.PA to introduce “reduced crew” long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the… Read More »
Travel industry anger as Germans flock to Majorca
The bosses of Jet2, Easyjet and Manchester Airport have criticised the government for not putting the Balearic Islands, including Majorca,… Read More »
Shenzhou-12 delivers first crew to China’s new space station
China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new space station. The three men –… Read More »
U.S. Air Force exploring options for next batch of midair refueling tankers
The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it is surveying the aircraft industry to learn if another manufacturer has the… Read More »
Ryanair sues UK over curbs on summer international travel
Irish airline Ryanair is launching a legal challenge against Britain over its “traffic light” system for international travel, hoping to… Read More »
FAA mandates Boeing 737 MAX inspections for it’s automated flight control system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued a directive for Boeing Co requiring operators of 737 MAX airplanes to conduct additional inspections for… Read More »