Weekly Travel Tech News: Expedia, FLYR, PayPal, Virgin Atlantic
Here’s a roundup of this week’s key travel technology updates across the global industry. FLYR and Ennismore:Ennismore has been using… Read More »
Tropic Air Passenger Kills Knife-Wielding Hijacker
A routine Tropic Air flight turned into a harrowing ordeal on April 17, 2025, when a passenger hijacked a Cessna… Read More »
Hurtigruten Expeditions Debuts Greenland Chef Culinary Program
HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) is elevating its onboard dining with a new culinary partnership that spotlights Greenland’s rich gastronomic heritage…. Read More »
IndiGo Expands Long-Haul Network to Europe and Africa Amid Global Growth Push
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is set to make a major leap in its international strategy by expanding long-haul operations to… Read More »
Russia Seeks to Unfreeze US Funds to Buy Boeing Jets
Russia has proposed a controversial plan to unfreeze its funds held in the United States, with the aim of using… Read More »
Jetology Ends Learjet Services as Fleet Shifts Focus
Austrian business jet operator Jetology has officially ceased operations with Learjet aircraft following the retirement of its sole remaining Learjet… Read More »
Estonia’s Marabu to Damp Lease Two A320s for Summer 2025 Season
Estonia’s leisure airline, Marabu, has announced plans to damp lease two Airbus A320 aircraft from Bul Air for the upcoming… Read More »
Air France‑KLM and Denmark Should Own SAS Scandinavian
SAS Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der Werff has proposed a streamlined ownership structure for the carrier, suggesting that only… Read More »
Estonia Pledges Political Support for airBaltic
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has confirmed his country will lend political support to airBaltic without committing any financial investment,… Read More »
Bridging the Gap Between Sustainable Travel Intentions and Action
While travelers increasingly express interest in sustainable travel, their actions often fall short. A growing gap exists between intention and… Read More »
Malaysia Aviation Group Navigates Rising Costs, Eyes COMAC Jets
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) remains financially stable despite rising costs from global trade tensions and has no plans to seek… Read More »
Namibia Plans New National Airline Launch by Late 2026
Namibia’s newly elected president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, aims to launch a new national airline between June and December 2026 through a… Read More »
Austria’s MJET Retires Gulfstream G650 from Fleet Amid Operational Shift
Austria-based private jet operator MJET has officially retired its only Gulfstream G650, marking a strategic shift in its ultra-long-range aircraft… Read More »
American Airlines Official FIFA World Cup Airline
American Airlines has been named the official North American Airline Supplier for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the carrier announced… Read More »
Students Sue United Over Aviate Pilot Training
Twenty‑nine former students have filed a lawsuit against United Airlines and its United Aviate Academy in federal court in Phoenix,… Read More »
United Airlines CEO Says Tariffs Won’t Stall Aircraft Orders
United Airlines does not expect recent US tariffs to derail its aircraft deliveries, CEO Scott Kirby said during the carrier’s April 16, 2025,… Read More »
Brazil’s TAM Aviação Executiva Ends Citation Jet Operations with XLS Retirement
TAM Aviação Executiva, a major player in Brazil’s business aviation market, has officially ceased operating Citation aircraft, following the recent… Read More »
Air New Zealand Unveils First Retro 787‑9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first upgraded Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner following a 184‑day refurbishment in Singapore to enhance the… Read More »
Emotions by Hodelpa Backs Girls’ Home in Juan Dolio
Emotions by Hodelpa Juan Dolio has strengthened its community ties by signing a sponsorship agreement with the Hogar Escuela Caridad… Read More »
Hilton Signs Waldorf Astoria Turks & Caicos Dellis Cay
Hilton has announced the signing of a new luxury resort and branded residences in Turks and Caicos, slated to open… Read More »
Airlines Revive Ultra Luxury First Class Suites
Just as many carriers were phasing out first class, several international airlines are reintroducing over‑the‑top luxury and privacy in the… Read More »
Emilia‑Romagna Tourism Surges on Expanded Air Links
Emilia‑Romagna is experiencing a tourism revival as international arrivals and overnight stays surpassed pre‑pandemic levels in 2024, according to Roberta… Read More »