Australian airlines slash domestic capacity as omicron torpedoes demand
Just as most Australian states open up their internal borders, soaring COVID-19 case numbers are disrupting the network recoveries achieved… Read More »
Here’s Why a United Airlines Pilot Turned Around Mid-Flight
We’re not sure whether to call this one another case of naughty passengers or just an instance of self-indulgent fliers… Read More »
Airbus axes Qatari A321neo order as A350 dispute intensifies
Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) has accused Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad Int’l) of “seeking to engineer” or “acquiescing in engineering”… Read More »
Ryanair announces largest ever Dublin schedule
Ryanair, has announced its largest-ever summer schedule from Dublin Airport, with 120 destinations and over 900 weekly flights available for… Read More »
Avelo Airlines Offering Bonus to Lure Pilots
Avelo Airlines, one of several start-up, low-cost carriers that entered the U.S. aviation market last year, is trying to stay… Read More »
US Department of Transportation Cancels 44 Chinese Flights
The United States and China are having a war of words over precautionary measures to limit the transmission of COVID-19,… Read More »
FAA Clears 62% of the U.S. aviation fleet for low-visibility landings at Airports with 5G
An estimated 62% of the U.S. aviation fleet is approved to perform low-visibility landings at most airports without fear of… Read More »
American Airlines London flight turned around because passenger refused to wear a mask
An American Airlines flight heading to London on Wednesday turned around about an hour after leaving Miami when a “disruptive… Read More »
The FAA procrastinated on 5G aviation tests for two years
On Jan. 19, telecom companies finally began switching on their new “C-band” 5G cell networks. Built for billions of dollars… Read More »
TAP Air Portugal to close its aircraft maintenance center in Brazil
TAP Air Portugal confirmed the phased closure of its aircraft maintenance subsidiary in Brazil, as mandated by the European Commission… Read More »
FAA approves more of U.S. jets for low visibility landings after 5G deployment
The Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20 cleared more of the U.S. fleet to make low-visibility landings after the launch… Read More »
LCJ charter routes for summer 2022
This year Polish tour operators are going to launch summer charter routes to Burgas, Antalya, Bodrum, Zakynthos, Rhodes, and Crete…. Read More »
How Will Air Travel Change in 2022?
Perhaps it’s easier to answer a question with a question. How will air travel change in 2022? Given the last… Read More »
US’s Miami Air continues recertification drive
Miami Air (BSK, Miami Int’l) has asked the US Department of Transportation(DOT) to waive dormancy provisions of its air service… Read More »
Canada’s Lynx Air outlines launch network due in early 2Q22
Canada’s latest budget startup, Lynx Air (DAT, Calgary), has opened ticket sales for flights on five domestic routes, launching in… Read More »
Air India seeks consent to alter bond maturity dates
Ahead of its imminent takeover by the conglomerate Tata Sons, Air India (AI, Mumbai Int’l) has sought the approval of… Read More »
Morocco remains on Ryanair’s summer 2022 schedule
Ryanair (FR, Dublin Int’l) has scheduled Marrakech and a new service to Agadir on its summer 2022 timetable from Dublin… Read More »
Malaysia’s AirAsia X withdraws challenge to pay lessor $23mn
AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur Int’l) and wholly-owned subsidiary AAX Leasing Two withdrew, on January 20, a request to challenge… Read More »
Malaysia’s Raya Airways eyes fleet and network growth
Raya Airways (TH, Kuala Lumpur Subang) is planning to expand its fleet and network over the course of 2022 as… Read More »
Air India cancels most US flights for 2nd day over 5G safety worry
For the second day in a row, Air India cancelled most of its flights on the India-US routes over safety… Read More »
Two men charged in separate incidents of criminal conduct aboard aircraft
A federal grand jury returned two indictments Jan. 18 and 19 charging an Alexandria man and a New York City… Read More »
Air Serbia retires oldest Airbus jet
Air Serbia has returned its oldest Airbus A319 aircraft, registered YU-APJ, to its owner after which it will be solded…. Read More »
GBTA Poll: Omicron Dampens Business Travel but Long-Term Outlook Remains Strong
New variant developments, government restrictions, and international policy inconsistencies are currently hindering a more accelerated return for global business travel…. Read More »
SWISS unveils innovative new cabin onboard its A320neo aircraft
Switzerland flag carrier SWISS has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo featuring a new, innovative “Airspace” cabin concept. The… Read More »
IATA statement on rollout of C-band 5G near airports in the U.S.
IATA welcomed the decisions by ATT and Verizon to delay the rollout of C-band 5G near airports and thanks the… Read More »
American Airlines posts slightly higher Q4 revenue and narrower loss than expected
American Airlines posted its highest revenue of the Covid pandemic during the fourth quarter as bookings rose, but it still… Read More »