United adds meal preordering for Economy passengers on website, mobile app
United Airlines has expanded its meal preorder program to Economy passengers, allowing travelers on longer flights to select fresh…
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Virgin Australia revamps inflight menu with biggest culinary shakeup in years
Virgin Australia has revealed plans for its biggest inflight menu shakeup in five years with a host of…
Spotlight: Economy class innovations and trends for 2024
If you’re traveling in the economy class cabin on a commercial flight today, you may be sitting there…
Japan Airlines unveils cabin of new international flagship Airbus A350-1000
Japan Airlines has unveiled details, images and videos of a new four-class cabin for its new flagship jet…
Southwest passenger shares clever ‘hack’ to ensure no one sits next to you
Everyone wants to have a comfortable experience when flying. And those who fly economy know the luxury of…
Passenger uses makeshift tent to create DIY business class ‘suite’ in economy
Flying really can be a stressful experience, so we can’t blame passengers for trying to make their flights…
Dad flying first class without family is confronted by angry wife mid-flight
Planes are public spaces so it’s not unusual to strike up conversations with strangers. But one woman’s encounter with…
Qantas unveils perk that you never thought you needed: neighbor-free seating
Almost everyone knows the joy of flying economy with an empty seat next to them. You may not…
Hawaiian Airlines generated $10B in economic activity for state, report says
Within twelve months, Hawaiian Airlines stimulated $10.2 billion worth of economic activity in Hawaii – about 11% of…
The story of Qantas: from Queensland to the world
On November 16, 1920, Paul McGinness, Hudson Fysh and Fergus McMaster, three World War One veterans, founded ‘Queensland…
Airbus spots Asia’s demand for large jets in post-COVID era
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are gearing up for their post pandemic operations. With COVID-19 restrictions to various…
HK travel restrictions likely to dampen economic growth, analyst group warns
After Hong Kong imposed its latest COVID-19 travel restrictions on January 5, 2022, global market financial analyst group…
Delta Air Line anticipates profitability in 2022
Delta Air Lines anticipates that 2022 will be a profitable year, as it expects business and international air travel recovery to gain momentum once travel restrictions ease. Delta…
Air cargo demand still above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021
Air cargo demand continued above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021, according to data from the International Air Transport…
Singapore Airlines Group loses $1B, expects rapid recovery
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) (SIA) Group (SIAG) can be officially chalked off with the rest of the airlines…
IAG looks to save $704 million on Air Europa deal
International Airlines Group (IAG), parent to Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and others, is reportedly negotiating to acquire…
Downhill journey: United Airlines report record losses of $1.6B
Dark times continue for aviation companies as they find themselves under the heavy financial barrage from the…
An increasing debt that won’t be sustainable for a long time
Three months after the lockdown was announced all over the world, what is the current situation of civil…