Low-cost carriers turn to songs, parlor games by crew as in-flight entertainment
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Icelandair becomes Airbus’ newest customer with order for 13 A321XLR jets
Icelandair has become Airbus’ newest customer with an order for 13 A321XLR aircraft. Icelandair, the main Icelandic airline…
Ryanair to pay $10,800 to schoolboy who underwent ‘terrifying ordeal’ on flight
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has been ordered to pay €10,000 ($10,800) to a schoolboy who suffered a “terrifying…
Turkish Airlines to launch Detroit flights in November
Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of a new destination in the United States: Detroit, Michigan. America’s car making…
Norwegian acquires major regional carrier Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle has entered into an agreement to acquire Widerøe, a Norwegian airline with an extensive domestic…
Norse Atlantic launches flights from London to Los Angeles and San Francisco
Norse Atlantic Airways has launched new routes from London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Los Angeles and San Francisco, swiftly…
Heathrow runway closed after drone flew within 3ft of Finnair A320’s engine
A report by the UK Airprox Board has revealed that an illegal drone came within 3ft of a…
Mexican carrier Viva Aerobus signs deal with Airbus for 90 A321neo aircraft
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus and aircraft giant Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 90…
Air Inuit to replace iconic Boeing 737-200 aircraft with three 737-800s
Air Inuit has confirmed it will add three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft to its fleet. The new jets will…
Fire crews assist Emirates A380 following reports of smoke after landing: video
Fire crews at Birmingham Airport (BHX), United Kingdom (UK), assisted an Emirates Airbus A380 after smoke appeared to…
Passenger airs frustration over airline wheelchair privilege abuse
A disgruntled Southwest Airlines passenger has taken to social media to air his frustration at fellow fliers who…
Emirates launches massive recruitment campaign to fill 180 unique roles
Emirates has announced its latest recruitment drive on the back of recovering air traffic figures worldwide. And much…
Volaris unveils special Barbie livery on A320 aircraft
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris and Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Pictures have unveiled a new Barbie-themed aircraft livery. The unveiling…
Jet2 aircraft forced to make emergency landing after man ‘tried to open door’
A Jet2 passenger was removed from a plane after he reportedly tried to open the aircraft door mid-flight. Jet2…
Delta Air Lines pilots aim for Guinness World Record with 48-state flight
Two Delta Air Lines pilots have attempted to set a Guinness World Record for the fastest journey by…
Finnish startup Lygg raises €3.6M for its on-demand air services
Finnish startup Lygg has raised €3.6 million (approximately $3.9 million) from venture capital fund Superhero Capital to continue…
Thai Airways adds four Thai Smile Airbus A320s to its fleet
Thai Airways has added four new Airbus A320s to its fleet that will operate on international routes. The Airbus…
Aeroflot resumes direct Moscow-Cuba flights, bypassing restricted airspace
Aeroflot has resumed direct flights between Moscow and Cuba. The inaugural flight departed from Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) in…