Eurowings takes over majority of Ryanair routes from Düsseldorf
Lufthansa’s LCC steps in to offer flights from DUS to the vacation destinations in Greece, Portugal and Spain. Lufthansa LCC… Read More »
Transavia France launches first domestic routes
The LCC will begin domestic service in November, offering four routes form Nantes and one from Paris Orly. A month… Read More »
U.S. Senate panel delays vote on aircraft certification reforms
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday postponed consideration of a bill to overhaul how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies… Read More »
United Airlines moves closer to saving pilot jobs, American pleads for more gov’t aid
United Airlines UAL.O said on Wednesday it was “one step closer” to saving thousands of jobs after pilot union leaders voted to… Read More »
737 MAX crash victims seek U.S. legislation to block Boeing legal strategy
Families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims are urging U.S. lawmakers to ensure the planemaker is held accountable for accidents… Read More »
Air New Zealand plans to cut up to 385 more cabin crew jobs
Air New Zealand Ltd AIR.NZ said on Wednesday it aims to cut up to 385 more cabin crew jobs due to the… Read More »
China sends satellites into space in first sea-based commercial launch
China has successfully sent nine satellites into orbit in its first commercial launch of a rocket from a platform at… Read More »
Southwest to keep blocking middle seats through November
Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N said on Wednesday it will continue to limit the number of seats sold on each flight, allowing middle… Read More »
Boeing, FAA failures to blame for 737 MAX crashes: U.S. House report
Two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed all 346 passengers and crew aboard were the “horrific culmination” of failures by… Read More »
Airbus CEO warns of compulsory layoffs as airline crisis deepens
Airbus has stepped up warnings of compulsory layoffs as air travel fails to recover as quickly as expected from the… Read More »
EasyJet CEO chides EU states over fragmented travel policies
European governments should focus on developing coherent air travel policies as airlines struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, rather… Read More »
GM explores market for electric ‘flying cars’
General Motors Co GM.N is exploring options in the aerial taxi market, including whether to build the vehicles known colloquially as “flying… Read More »
Saudi Arabia to lift some international flight restrictions on September 15
Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension of international flights as of Sept. 15 to allow “exceptional categories” of citizens… Read More »
Delta Begins $12 Billion Investment in US Airports
Delta Air Lines flight 2020 took off from Salt Lake City for Atlanta this morning from the brand new 900,000-square… Read More »
British Airways to rival Virgin on Lahore route
Just weeks after Virgin Atlantic unveiled plans to serve Lahore, Pakistan, British Airways has signaled its intention to enter the… Read More »
WestJet to increase network in October
WestJet is adding more warm weather leisure routes next month, as well as resuming flights between Toronto and London Gatwick…. Read More »
Miami Airport First in Florida, Second in US to Receive ACI Health Accreditation
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the first in the state of Florida, second in the U.S. and only the third… Read More »
First Phase of the New $4 Billion Salt Lake City International Airport Opens
The first phase of the new $4 billion Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has opened, with the second phase scheduled to… Read More »
Americans Are Increasingly Seeking to Travel by Private Jet
Americans longing for a much-needed, post-lockdown escape are increasingly seeking information about – and booking – private jets. Air Charter Service – the world’s largest… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Launches BOGO Deal for Passengers to Get Their Own Row
Alaska Airlines is bringing back its “Get the Row with BOGO” offer for two days only. Now through Wednesday, September… Read More »
Woman Escorted Off Spirit Flight Following Rant About White Privilege
A disruptive passenger was escorted off of a Spirit Airlines flight in Sacramento following a bizarre rant about white privilege… Read More »
Rome Airport Earns the First COVID-19 5-Star Airport Rating
At one point earlier this year, Italy was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic as the entire country came to… Read More »
Delta Using Frequent Flyer Program as Collateral for New Debt
Delta Air Lines will use its loyalty program to back $6.5 billion in new debt, joining American and United as… Read More »
Southwest Puts Fall, Winter Flights on Sale Through October 22
Southwest Airlines customers can book fall and winter flights for as little as $49 one-way and $98 roundtrip now through… Read More »
Allianz’ TravelSmart App Now Provides Custom Health and Safety Notifications
Travel insurance and global assistance company Allianz Partners has just launched an important and timely upgrade inside its award-winning TravelSmart mobile app. Among… Read More »
Disney Suspends Cruises Into December
Disney Cruise Line announced that it would be suspending sailings on all cruise departures through at least December 6, 2020. In… Read More »