AirAsia X prepares to reactivate its fleet and network after pandemic
AirAsia X is continuing to rebuild its network after the COVID-19 downturn, planning to commence new long-haul flights to Istanbul,… Read More »
DOT to launch dashboard for travelers to compare airline cancellation policies
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) will launch an interactive dashboard that will allow travelers to compare a comparative summary… Read More »
Virgin Australia expands Boeing 737 order with four additional MAX 8s
Virgin Australia has announced an order for four additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing its prospective Boeing 737 fleet… Read More »
What is the current state of Ukrainian civil aviation after six months of war?
Two important events occur on August 24, 2022: the Ukrainian Independence Day and the six-month anniversary of the start of… Read More »
Passenger dies after being found ‘unresponsive’ on Kenya Airways JFK-NBO flight
Kenya Airways has confirmed that a passenger who was found unresponsive aboard flight KQ003, operating from New York to Nairobi,… Read More »
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines to launch flights to Washington Dulles
Icelandic long-haul low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines will launch flights from Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)… Read More »
LOT Polish 787 Dreamliner suffers passenger window damage while landing in JFK
It has been said that broken mirrors bring bad luck, but what about broken windows? Passenger plane windows, to be… Read More »
BA axes 8% of LHR flights, Ryanair responds by adding 1M additional winter seats
British Airways (BA) has announced plans to adjust its end-of-summer and winter schedule after London Heathrow Airport extended the daily… Read More »
First Palestinians to fly from Israel’s Eilat-Ramon Airport arrive in Cyprus
For the first time in history, a group of Palestinians from the West Bank flew out from Israel’s Eilat-Ramon Airport… Read More »
KLM names new chief operating officer to “bring calm” to the carrier
KLM has appointed a new chief operations officer, whose role will be to restore calm and stability after a summer… Read More »
China’s Hainan Airlines resumes flights to Manchester
China’s fourth largest carrier Hainan Airlines has resumed flights between Beijing and Manchester, the United Kingdom, for the first time… Read More »
Eurowings eyes business travel recovery and adds more flights
Eurowings says travel is returning to normal, with business travel bookings looking promising and operational reliability improving. The German carrier,… Read More »
On-duty air traffic controller fails drug test in Delhi
An air traffic control officer (ATCO) has failed a drug test while being on duty at Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport… Read More »
Is African aviation experiencing a new crisis?
Global travel recovery is well underway and continues to gain momentum, with air travel demand increasing on a month-on-month basis…. Read More »
Wizz Air’s chief financial officer Jourik Hooghe resigns
Jourik Hooghe has resigned as chief financial officer (CFO) at Wizz Air “to pursue opportunities outside of the company”. In… Read More »
Wizz Air suspends decision to relaunch Moscow flights
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has suspended its decision to relaunch daily flights to Moscow, Russia. “Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the… Read More »
Qantas apologizes to travelers for operational challenges
Australian national airline Qantas has apologized to travelers for recent flight delays, cancellations, and lost baggage following the heavy demand… Read More »
New ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines receives operating certificate
Canadian civil aviation regulator Transport Canada has granted approval for Canada Jetlines (JETMF) to launch commercial passenger flights from its… Read More »
Several killed after two small planes collide mid-air in California
Several people have been killed after two light aircraft crashed mid-air while trying to land at Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI)… Read More »
Union seeks 20% pay increase for American Airlines’ pilots
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing up to 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, is seeking a 20.4% pay increase… Read More »
Ukraine’s SkyUp adds a Boeing 737 to its fleet for European routes
Ukrainian airline SkyUp has expanded its fleet with a Boeing 737-800 that it will employ on international routes in Europe,… Read More »
Air Canada says lost baggage rates and flight cancellations are getting better
Good news for Air Canada (ADH2) passengers. The airline has said efforts to reduce disruption are paying off, with flight… Read More »