Iberia and British Airways’ IAG Group to buy 140 jets the next five years
International Airlines Group (IAG), which includes Iberia and British Airways among its brands, is to buy 140 more efficient aircraft… Read More »
The Boeing 777-9 is unlikely to enter service until at least 2025
Boeing will meet with US and European regulators concerning the Boeing 777X program next week. While certification is still some… Read More »
Air India decides to order Airbus A350 aircraft for delivery by March 2023
Air India has decided to procure its maiden batch of wide-bodied A350 aircraft of Airbus. The Tata Group-owned Air India… Read More »
AIX 2022: Inmarsat selected as the first Managed Services Provider for Airbus’s new satellite connectivity solution
Airbus has launched Airspace Link HBCplus, its new flexible satellite connectivity solution that will be offered as an SFE* line-fit… Read More »
C&L Aviation Group Approved as Honeywell Aerospace Channel Partner
C&L Aviation Group has been approved as a Honeywell Aerospace channel partner, offering the full line of Honeywell’s avionics… Read More »
Elix Aviation Delivers one ATR 72-600 to Afrijet
Elix Aviation, the international regional aircraft leasing company, is pleased to confirm the delivery of one new ATR 72-600, MSN… Read More »
AirAsia X spreads its wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai
Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX), announced that it will be flying… Read More »
SKY express adds ninth Airbus A320 to its fleet
True to its commitment to a sustainable air transport model, SKY express is integrating another state-of-the-art and brand-new Airbus A320neo… Read More »
British Airways passengers face 8,000 flights cancelled and possible staff walkout
British Airways passengers face more chaos as staff vote in favour of a summer holiday strike. The carrier’s cabin crew and… Read More »
Ryanair drops controversial language test for South African travellers
Ryanair has dropped its controversial language test for South African travellers. The Dublin-based airline has changed its policy requiring South… Read More »
Leaked union email says easyJet staff face ‘serious safety risk’
The UK’s second-largest union has slammed easyJet flight cancellations in a scathing email obtained by Euronews. In a letter to… Read More »
Everything you need to know about Monkeypox and travelling safely this summer
After two years of restrictions, infections and yo-yo borders, the last thing anyone wants is another public health crisis. The… Read More »
Hotel figures in grand plans for D.C. suburb retail center
A seven-story hotel and a Lego Discovery Center highlight plans by a Pennsylvania company to expand upon the Springfield, Va.,… Read More »
Texas firm acquires 90% share of Miami hotel for $89M
A company based in Austin, Texas, has paid $89 million for a 90% interest in the dual-branded AC Hotel by… Read More »
Most-valuable Hilton brand skyrockets 58% to $12B
Hilton Hotels has enhanced its status as the world’s most valuable lodging chain with a 58% leap to $12 billion,… Read More »
New report affirms hospitality’s climb back to 2019 status
A report from travel technology company Amadeus added to the recent spate of good news for the hotel industry, finding… Read More »
TSA tests AI application for baggage screening
The Transportation Security Administration is testing a screening system that uses artificial intelligence and pattern analysis to improve screening of… Read More »
Canada drops vaccine mandate for air passengers
The Canadian government will allow unvaccinated passengers to board passenger flights as of June 20, but unvaccinated travelers will still… Read More »
UPS, pilots agree on extended contract
UPS and the union representing its pilots have agreed on a two-year contract extension that increases salaries and pensions for… Read More »
Las Vegas leads world in air passenger capacity rebound
Statistics from Official Airline Guide indicate that Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has recovered air passenger capacity fastest… Read More »
United partners with company that makes fuel from CO2
United Airlines is investing in Dimensional Energy, which aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel using a new technology creating usable… Read More »
Google Maps feature totals tolls on suggested routes
A new Google Maps feature calculates the cost of toll roads on a trip’s path, allowing drivers to make informed… Read More »
American Airlines offers pay boost to pilots
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the company would offer higher pay for pilots in ongoing contract negotiations shortly after… Read More »
Alaska Airlines employees become engaged in flight
Alaska Airlines was happy to facilitate when flight attendant Veronica Rojas planned to propose to her girlfriend on a flight… Read More »
Rewards enriched at Preferred Hotel Group
Preferred Hotel Group is the latest hotel chain to upgrade its loyalty program, launching a variety of perks including gift… Read More »
United offers meat alternatives in premium cabins, lounges
United Airlines will offer plant-based Impossible Meatballs in first class cabins and Impossible Sausage at some of its Polaris airport… Read More »