A New Twist to the Spirit Airlines Merger Saga
There’s yet another new twist to the ongoing drama involving the Spirit Airlines-Frontier Airlines-JetBlue Airways merger saga. If you’ll recall,… Read More »
United Airlines plans $100 million expansion of pilot training center during hiring spree
United Airlines plans to break ground Wednesday on an expansion of its training center in Denver, an initiative aimed at… Read More »
Aviation leaders unite in Da Nang to rebuild regional air connectivity
Taking place next week, Routes Asia will bring together decision makers from airlines, airports, destinations and industry suppliers to outline… Read More »
Menzies Aviation joins Clean Skies for Tomorrow to achieve carbon-neutral flying
Menzies Aviation has joined Clean Skies for Tomorrow (CST), a coalition of airlines, airports, and oil companies aligning efforts to… Read More »
SKY express adds Airbus A320neo
With the new addition, SKY express sets another milestone in its ongoing investment plan and seals its vote of confidence… Read More »
Lufthansa’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ’Berlin’ will arrive in summer 2022
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is expecting delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in summer 2022. The new… Read More »
Comair fails to secure funding and suspends flights
African airline Comair, which has been operating British Airways and Kukula.com flights across Africa, announced it suspended all flights after… Read More »
Belarus national carrier Belavia denied access to Tel Aviv airport
The flag carrier of Belarus, Belavia, canceled its flights to Tel Aviv as the aviation regulator of Israel refused to… Read More »
Ethiopian increases frequency to Washington DC via new Lomé route
Ethiopian Airlines (EA) launched a new passenger route to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo, upping the airline’s current frequency to… Read More »
JetBlue postpones launch of Boston-London routes over A321LR delays
Low-cost airline JetBlue (JBLU) delayed the launch of its flights between Boston and London, citing aircraft delivery delays, but said… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian Airlines Q2 loss narrows and hopes to raise $972 million in new cash
SAS Scandinavian Airlines said it hopes to convert debt to equity and raise 9.5 billion Swedish crowns ($972 million) in… Read More »
Qatar Airways is ready to go to trial with Airbus over A350 surface flaws
Qatar Airways is ready to see its legal dispute with Airbus over flaws with the protective skin of A350 wide-body… Read More »
EAN connectivity boosted in North Sea region by Inmarsat
Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat have boosted the capacity of their European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight broadband solution through collaboration with… Read More »
China Airlines introduces new W-IFE on Boeing 737-800 fleet
Taiwan-based China Airlines is introducing the new Fantasy Sky Wireless Entertainment System for its Boeing 737-800 fleet as part of… Read More »
IATA urges pen Asia-Pacific borders to accelerate recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged states in the Asia-Pacific region to further ease border measures to… Read More »
Aviation industry barometer reveals strong market recovery
IBA, an aviation industry consultant, has published its Aviation Industry Barometer for April 2022. The company says that its… Read More »
Seamless Air Alliance launches inflight connectivity analysis toolkit
The Seamless Air Alliance, an entity that works on the development and implementation of global standards for inflight connectivity, has… Read More »
Singapore Airlines opens new flagship lounges at Changi T3
Following a S$50 million (US$36.47m) redesign, upgrade and expansion project, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has opened its all-new flagship SilverKris and… Read More »
Tribe eyes 2023 opening for new Ind. casino-hotel
A 23-story hotel being built alongside the Four Winds Casino in South Bend, Ind., is due to open early next… Read More »
Commentary: Hospitality’s future may lie with rich, poor
Changes in the economy may well push lodging into a “barbell evolution” led by economy and limited-service growth on the… Read More »
2nd Circuit rules against hotel owner in pandemic BI case
The US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, in New York, has upheld a lower court decision that a… Read More »
$57.4M fine slapped on Crown Resorts with pending buyout
The government watchdog whose approval is awaited for the proposed $6.3 billion buyout of Australia’s Crown Resorts has fined the… Read More »
Stagflation could set back recovery, hoteliers cautioned
Hoteliers who are happily meeting pent-up demand with raised room rates should keep an eye on the specter of stagflation,… Read More »
American Airlines to resume New Zealand flights
American Airlines will resume service Oct. 29 between its Dallas hub and Auckland, New Zealand. Hawaiian Airlines and Air Canada… Read More »
Traveling for business? How to cut the costs
Business owners can reduce the high cost of travel by booking flights well in advance and scheduling trips during the… Read More »
Canada partners with airlines, airports to cut delays
The Canadian government has announced a series of measures aimed at cutting wait times at the nation’s airports. The government… Read More »