Southwest To Give Free Wi-Fi a Test Run on Select Flights
Southwest Airlines, which offers Wi-Fi connectivity on flights to passengers for an $8 charge, will experiment with free Wi-Fi on… Read More »
The Future of Travel: Technologies Shaping the Industry This Year and Beyond
Space travel. Lifelike, interactive virtual reality destinations and attractions. Robots. These are some of the technological advancements that are even… Read More »
Bombardier honoured for technological innovation in aviation
Business jet manufacturer Bombardier has earned a top prize for technical innovation in the 2022 Les Mercuriades competition, Quebec’s most… Read More »
Satcom Direct opens Singapore office
Business aviation solutions provider Satcom Direct is strengthening its Asia-Pacific reach by opening an office in Singapore. The new location… Read More »
Southwest to offer free Wi-Fi on some flights during broadband test period
Southwest Airlines will temporarily offer travelers free Wi-Fi on certain flights starting this week, part of a test to bring… Read More »
Virginia man goes to jail for 1 year for trying to open airplane door on his flight
Last week a Virginia man was sentenced to one year in prison, after he attempted to open the door on… Read More »
A SpiceJet India 737 jet bounced up and down like a ball
At least 17 people were injured on board a SpiceJet flight in India after the plane hit severe turbulence before… Read More »
China’s SF Airlines 70th aircraft goes into air cargo service
Fast-expanding freighter operator SF Airlines has put its 70th aircraft into action. The China-based airline put its 70th freighter –… Read More »
IAG Cargo is benefiting from a 40% increase in Spain-US flights
IAG Cargo is benefiting from a 40% increase in flights between Spain to the US since March from its airline… Read More »
Summer airline bookings won’t be a problem for airlines but rebooking will
Airlines are already short-staffed to the point where they are offering bonuses and incentives to cabin crew to work all… Read More »
Frontier Seizes Caribbean Opportunity at TPA, Announcing Four New Routes
On 3 May, 2022, Frontier announced nonstop service from Tampa to four Caribbean destinations: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Montego Bay… Read More »
Tips for passengers for finding seats when things go wrong
Airlines that once touted globe-spanning destinations, promising adventure, luxury or both, are now leaning on a simpler sales pitch: reliability…. Read More »
Flight attendants union is asking American to have a two-drink maximum in economy
Air travel is booming once again, with airlines expanding their route networks and restoring in-flight perks, like three-course meals and… Read More »
Qantas announces non-stop flights from Sydney to New York and London
Qantas announced on Monday it will launch the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, with passengers set to spend 19 hours… Read More »
Canceled flights and higher prices expected this summer due to pilot shortage
As airlines predict the most profitable summer ever, a massive pilot shortage could mean higher prices and more cancellations for… Read More »
Qatar Cargo provides future freighter insights
Qatar Airways provided customer insight that helped Boeing and Airbus to fine-tune the cargo specifications of the new Boeing 777-8F… Read More »
Volotea will fly Marseille from Barcelona route this summer
Volotea will fly Marseille – Barcelona route this summer Thanks to the latest announcement from Volotea to fly Marseille Provence… Read More »
Qantas Planning on World’s Longest Flight
Qantas Airways is making preparations for what would be the world’s longest non-stop flight. Australia’s national carrier has ordered 12… Read More »
Airport Asks Airlines To Cut Flights
Even an airport is now asking airlines to trim their flight schedules so as not to create further chaos. Amsterdam’s… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue Despite Enhanced Offer
Spirit Airlines this morning rejected a takeover bid by JetBlue Airways – despite an enhanced offer from JetBlue – saying… Read More »
Google Search for European Cities Rises as A4A Says Demand is Up
There’s more evidence that the summer of 2022 is going to challenge unprecedented levels of tourism, especially via air travel…. Read More »
Menzies Aviation and Agunsa form partnership in Chile
Menzies Aviation has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Agunsa Aviation Services, which provides full ground and air… Read More »
Satair and JetSMART extend partnership for IMS solution
Satair, a world leader in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, and JetSMART have signed a Letter of Intent for a multi-year… Read More »
Airline News: Top Air Travel Stories From April
Airlines — Never a Dull Moment What a month. And, no, despite what the first day of April often signifies,… Read More »
Delta to start Atlanta-Johannesburg-Cape Town route
Delta Air Lines this week finally received the news it had been waiting two years to hear. The South African… Read More »
Seamless Air Alliance grows membership base
The Seamless Air Alliance has announced a further expansion of its membership base. Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, industry leaders Boeing,… Read More »