Alaska Airlines celebrates 90 years, provides employees with 90,000 travel miles
Alaska Airlines celebrated its 90th anniversary by giving its employees 90,000 miles each to travel the globe. The airline announced… Read More »
European pilots seek action from EASA as pressure builds on crews
There is no easy fix for Europe’s travel nightmares this summer, pilots have warned. They also called on the European… Read More »
EU plans to extend some airport slot flexibility
The European Commission plans to extend a tool created during the pandemic that allows airlines to seek exemptions for not… Read More »
Wizz Air to post quarterly net loss of $458m amid ‘challenging macro backdrop’
Hungarian low-cost-carrier Wizz Air reported a net loss reaching around $458.4 million (€450 million) for the first quarter of the… Read More »
A Spirit Airlines A320 caught fire in Atlanta after its landing gear overheated
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 passenger plane caught fire while landing in Atlanta, US, after its landing gear overheated. The… Read More »
Batik Air rebrands with the launch of its first Boeing 737-8 Max
Malaysian airline Batik Air has completed its rebranding process, introducing its first Boeing 737 MAX plane as part of the… Read More »
US DOT comments on rising passenger complaints number
As passenger complaints against airlines rise by 300%, the US Department of Transportation said it has more staff processing complaints… Read More »
US DOT outlines ‘Bill of Rights’ for airline passengers with disabilities
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has outlined the rights of disabled passengers in a new bill aimed at… Read More »
What happened to Qatar’s Boeing 737 MAX 10 order?
The courtroom battle between Qatar Airways and Airbus has reportedly revealed the fate of the air carrier’s Boeing 737 MAX… Read More »
Arajet receives third aircraft in its fleet
Dominican Republic start-up Arajet has received its third aircraft ahead of the start of the carrier’s scheduled passenger operations. The… Read More »
Europe’s best long-haul business class
Are you flying into, out of or across Europe soon? Then if you’re looking for the best business class flights… Read More »
US Court permits SAS to operate business throughout Chapter 11 process
Scandinavian carrier SAS received all necessary court approvals to continue operating its business normally throughout the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process…. Read More »
Hong Kong relaxes COVID-19 rules, dropping individual flight bans
Hong Kong has suspended its COVID-19 rule on temporarily banning individual flights from entering the region because it caused “unnecessary… Read More »
Singapore Airlines and Scoot operate first flights with blended SAF from Changi
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) (SIA) and subsidiary Scoot have commenced the use of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing… Read More »
Helicopter has near-miss with lighthouse in western France
A helicopter narrowly avoided a lighthouse off the coast of Bretagne, western France, where it was about to deliver equipment… Read More »
FAA allocates $1B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund to US airport terminals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will award almost $1 Billion from the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law… Read More »
India’s newest airline Akasa Air obtains AOC and launch in late July
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),… Read More »
Romanian start-up AirConnect welcomes first ATR72-600
Romanian carrier start-up AirConnect has received delivery of its first ATR 72-600 short-haul regional twin-engine turboprop aircraft. According to flight… Read More »
KLM scraps more summer European flights amidst “relentless pressure”
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has joined other major European airlines in cutting more flights over the summer due to staff… Read More »
Aeroflot top executive sentenced to 7 years imprisonment in major fraud case
A top executive of Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot was found guilty of major fraud and was sentenced to imprisonment. On… Read More »
Daher starts US deliveries of TBM 960 business turboprop after certification
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the TBM 960, the latest version of Daher’s single-engine turboprop. The… Read More »
Britain’s Jet2 hits out at airports for summer travel disruption
British leisure travel group Jet2 has issued some harsh words of criticism for airports and ground handlers over the lack… Read More »
Flybe to slash summer schedule due to delayed aircraft deliveries
Flybe has been forced to pause plans to increase flights “to existing cities” and new destinations during summer 2022 because… Read More »
Ukraine International Airlines sues Iran over shot-down flight PS75
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Supreme Court, in Canada, against the Islamic Republic of Iran… Read More »
Environmental groups file lawsuit against KLM for ‘greenwashing
Environmental groups are suing KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, claiming that its ‘Fly Responsibility’ campaign is misleading. The organization, Fossielvrij NL,… Read More »
Dispute suspended after British Airways makes improved pay offer to Heathrow check-in staff
Strikes by some British Airways check-in staff at London Heathrow look set to be averted after the airline made an… Read More »