Sky high bubbles: The real reason champagne tastes better on a flight
It was 1954 when the first bubbles appeared in an aircraft cabin. California’s Western Airlines, in partnership with…
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US fines Lufthansa and SWISS for United codeshare flights in prohibited airspace
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued Lufthansa and SWISS with six-figure fines after operating…
SWISS cabin crew member dies in hospital after flight filled with smoke
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced that a cabin crew member, who was taken to hospital after an…
BA introduces its new airline loyalty program ‘The British Airways Club’
BA has introduced its new loyalty program that will replace the British Airways Executive Club and offer customers…
US regional airline Silver Airways files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
In an open letter to its customers the United States (US) regional airline Silver Airways has announced that…
NASA and United lead industry tributes to President Jimmy Carter following death
NASA and United Airlines have lead tributes from the aerospace industry after it was announced that former US…
Azerbaijani gov’t confirms Russian missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines: report
The Azerbaijan government believes that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused an Azerbaijan Airlines E190 aircraft to crash in…
Top 10: The world’s busiest flight routes in 2024
Air traffic has been steadily picking up since the pandemic disruption, with ACI reporting that it finally exceeded…
Christmas 2024: How are airlines around the world celebrating?
The big day is nearly here, and air travelers all over the world are braving the crowds to…
La-Z-Boy petition to ban reclining on airplanes gets almost 200,000 signatures
To recline or not to recline is one of the hottest debates in air travel and contentious for…
Korean Air celebrates 30 years of connecting South Korea and China
Korean Air has reached a significant milestone: three decades of flying from South Korea to China. To celebrate…
South African Airways boosts flight services between Johannesburg and Perth
South African Airways has increased its flight services between Johannesburg’s O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Perth…
Technical issues: Malaysia Airlines’ new Airbus A330neo grounded after 4 flights
In a highly embarrassing turn of events for both Malaysia Airlines and Airbus, the Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has…
Turkish Airlines becomes official Guinness World Records title champion
Turkish Airlines has become an official Guinness World Records title champion after being recognized as the carrier that…
Air Canada confirms third order for Airbus A220-300s, secures five more jets
Air Canada has confirmed its third order with Airbus for A220-300 aircraft, after first announcing plans to purchase…
Lufthansa Group purchases further 5 A350-1000s bringing total order to 15
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it has ordered an additional five A350-1000 aircraft, taking the total firm…
Cathay Pacific continues on path to recovery with strong November 2024 results
Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific has released its latest traffic figures for November 2024. The results, released on…
Pilot training in 2024: Adapting to delays, AI, and sustainability challenges
The aviation industry faced a turbulent year in 2024, marked by not only technological innovation and ongoing sustainability…