Airbus starts biggest-ever restructuring with 15,000 jobs to go
Airbus has about 135,000 employees globally The logo of Airbus is pictured at the entrance of the Airbus facility in… Read More »
Scenic Unveils 2021 European River Cruises and ‘Book with Confidence’ Program
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has unveiled its 2021 ‘Hidden Wonders of Europe’s Rivers’ collection and a new ‘Book with Confidence’… Read More »
These Cruise Companies Are Operating Now in Europe
While the majority of major ocean-going cruise ships are sitting idle, several smaller, niche operators have resumed sailings, although in… Read More »
AmaWaterways Celebrates 18 Years Leading the Way in River Cruising
Family-owned and operated river cruise line AmaWaterways today announced plans to celebrate its 18th anniversary by inviting travel advisors and their guests… Read More »
MC-21-300 prototype continues testing after painting
On 25 June, the MC-21-300 test aircraft, that was painted at Spektr-Avia, Ulyanovsk, returned to Ramenskoye Airfield (Zhukovsky, Moscow region),… Read More »
Airbus close to slashing jobs as CEO confirms 40% output drop
Airbus (AIR.PA) was finalizing an imminent restructuring plan involving thousands of job cuts on Monday as its chief executive confirmed… Read More »
Boeing begins crucial certification test flights for grounded 737 MAX
Boeing Co began a series of long-delayed flight tests of its redesigned 737 MAX with regulators at the controls on… Read More »
Vietnam grounds Pakistani pilots over licence concerns
Vietnam’s aviation authority said on Monday it had grounded all Pakistani pilots working for local airlines, amid concern from global… Read More »
Australian regional Rex plans to operate ‘Golden Triangle’ flights
The carrier will go head-to-head with Qantas and Virgin Australia. Australian carrier Regional Express Holdings (Rex) is a rare example… Read More »
US airline unions push Congress to extend assistance
The CARES Act provided airlines with $32 billion in grants, but it expires on Sept. 30. Six unions representing a… Read More »
NokScoot becomes victim of COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore Airlines-Nok Air JV folds in face of passenger demand drop. The board of NokScoot has passed a resolution to… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Slashes Cruise Rates
Virgin Voyages, the new cruise line venture from Sir Richard Branson, hasn’t left the dock yet but is already cutting… Read More »
De Havilland Canada recognises operators of Dash 8 aircraft for outstanding performance
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced on 25 June that they are the recipients of the… Read More »
American Airlines to End Middle-Seat Blocking, Will Now Fill Flights to Capacity
American Airlines announced today that it plans to end its middle-seat blocking practices that were first instituted in the name of… Read More »
Airlines Refunding Tickets for Passengers With Elevated Temperatures
Airlines for America announced Thursday its member carriers would refund tickets for any passenger denied access to a flight by… Read More »
Are Travelers Lying About Coronavirus in Order to Fly?
In March of this year, just as the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to rear its ugly head, a woman who… Read More »
Delta Confirms 500 Test Positive, 10 Dead From Coronavirus
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has confirmed that the Atlanta-based carrier has had 500 employees who have tested positive for… Read More »
TSA Unveils Guidelines to Safeguard US Transportation Systems
As a focus on health and safety standards is the top priority due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Transportation Security… Read More »
Delta CEO Defends Taking Government Bailout After Stock Buybacks
When you make an investment in a business, you expect at some point to be rewarded. It’s that simple, says… Read More »
DOT: Airlines Doing Better at Refunding Unused Tickets
In a first-person opinion piece for USA Today, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said improvements are being made by… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Announces 48-Hour Take-Care Fare Sale
June 23 and 24 only, Alaska Airlines is running its ‘Take-Care Fare’ flash sale, with one-way flights from select cities starting… Read More »
JetBlue Launches Cash + Points Redemption Option for TrueBlue Members
Need more frequent flyer points to cover the full cost of a trip? Looking for options? If you’re a JetBlue… Read More »
Southwest Launches Fall Flight Sale With Fares From $39 One-Way
Southwest Airlines is putting late-summer and fall flights on sale for as little as $39 one-way and $78 roundtrip. The… Read More »
Delta CEO on Masks: ‘We Will Not Forcibly Remove You From the Plane’
A significant storyline for airlines as travelers return to the skies is the facial coverings policies put in place to… Read More »
Thermal Screening, Other High Tech Emerging at Airports
The future is here. Technology previously seen only on drawing boards is now being used in airports to help slow… Read More »
Details Trickle Out From Airline Executives’ Meeting With Vice President Pence
Top airline executives met with Vice President Mike Pence on Friday, with details starting to trickle out from the 45-minute… Read More »