Trouble in Heathrow: workers to strike over pay-cuts
Heathrow airport workers, represented by Unite the Union, plan four days of strikes over reduced pay. Due to…
SpaceX Dragon capsule reaches International Space Station
Four astronauts on board of the SpaceX Dragon capsule safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS) around…
Korean Air to become Asiana’s top shareholder
The flag carrier of South Korea, Korean Air, is set to spend $1.62 billion to become the top…
Despite governmental aid, Air Europa to follow Norwegian’s fate?
After receiving €475 million rescue package from the government, Spanish carrier Air Europa might face a discontinuation of…
Eurowings new ‘family and home visit’ flights to Beirut and Erbil
In December 2020, Eurowings will start flying passengers for the first time to Beirut, Lebanon and Erbil, Iraq.Lufthansa…
COVID-19 vaccine offers hopes and distribution challenges
Pfizer’s vaccine trial, resulting in more than 90% effectiveness in protecting from the COVID-19 virus, offered a glimmer…
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble flights sell out
Announcement of Asia’s first travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong sparked the rise of bookings and led…
Lufthansa reaches agreement with union to avoid lay-offs
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) confirmed a new deal with trade union Verdi to cut €200 million in expenses for…
Emirates SkyCargo introduces A380 ‘mini-freighter’
In response to increased demand for medical supplies, Emirates SkyCargo introduced its Airbus A380 converted to freighter. …
After third straight quarterly loss Air Canada cuts flights
Air Canada (ADH2) reported a loss of $526 million in its third-quarter financial results. Plans to reduce costs…
Without life support, Norwegian Air Shuttle reveals drastic cuts
After Norway’s government rejected the plea for financial support, Norwegian Air announced lay-offs and a possible run-out of…
Aerolíneas Argentinas operates humanitarian flights to China
Six months after Argentina banned international and domestic flights, Aerolíneas Argentinas resumed some of its flights. The country’s…
New carrier Ecuatoriana Airlines gets operating license
Ecuatoriana Airlines reported to have obtained its operating permit for domestic flights in Ecuador. The carrier is planning…
Iceland’s MOM Air – early April Fool’s joke or marketing trick?
The new airline already announced tickets going on sale on November 9, 2020. Is the launch of MOM…
Norway government cuts financial support for Norwegian Air
The Norwegian government will not provide additional financial support to its largest airline. Hard-hit by the coronavirus crisis,…
Amazon launches first Air Hub in Europe
Online retailer Amazon confirmed the launching of air cargo operations in Europe. It is the company’s first such…
Iberia airlines adopts A330 conversion to “preighter”
Iberia Airlines announced the launch of its Airbus A330 “preighter”, the company’s first passenger to freighter conversion.Spain’s flag…
Berlin Brandenburg Airport operations week 1: hiccups & settlers
Following a decade of road bumps and hiccups, Berlin Brandenburg Airport counts its first week of operations. But…