SmartLynx Australia strengthens regional aviation and ACMI capacity expansion

SmartLynx Australia reinforces its commitment to regional connectivity and expands ACMI services, enhancing reliability and flexibility across Australian aviation. When SmartLynx Australia began operating flights between Sydney and Lord Howe...

More investments planned for Zimbabwe aviation infrastructure

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro and Remember Deketeke The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Zimbabwe’s aviation sector as a key driver of economic development, with more investment earmarked for airport infrastructure, air...

United Airlines returns to Bangkok with inaugural Los Angeles flight after 11 years

The first United Airlines flight from Los Angeles touched down in Bangkok via Hong Kong, restoring vital U.S.–Thailand air connectivity and boosting tourism from North America. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the...

United Airlines announces seasonal nonstop service between Monterey and Chicago 

The Monterey Peninsula Airport District (MPAD), See Monterey, and Visit Carmel announced new, once-weekly seasonal nonstop service between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), operated by United Airlines,...

United Airlines Rewards U.S. Airport's Subtle Gesture With 10 New Routes

United Airlines is broadening its operations in Chicago. After securing five new gates at O'Hare International Airport through the city's gate reallocation process, the carrier announced plans to launch 10 new domestic routes beginning in spring...

‘Going Through TSA For A Bus That’s Insane’: Woman Thinks She Books An American Airlines ‘Flight’ To New Jersey. Then A Bus Rolls Up

You arrive at the airport, check in, go through security, and wait at your gate like always. The flight board shows your airline, flight number, and a little airplane icon. But when it’s time to board, you’re led outside to something unexpected....

Chasing loyalty points? Why overspending for airline miles and credit card rewards could cost you more

A couple of weeks ago, I boarded an Air India plane. But this journey was unusual. I did not need to go anywhere for a leisure trip or a meeting. All I had to do was spend another Rs.40,000 with the airline, and they would upgrade me to a Platinum...

UA engineering students receive global recognition for aviation fuel research

Three UA engineering students were recognized for their groundbreaking research on sustainable aviation fuel and development of innovative experimental setups for emerging fuel adoption. Vamsi Krishna Undavalli, Jerry Hamilton and Chuming Wei, all...

American Airlines lands new premium Boeing 787-9 in Brisbane

American Airlines has landed its new premium Boeing 787-9 in Brisbane (BNE), following its maiden voyage to Australian shores from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). Flying over the Australian summer, the enhanced aircraft offers passengers an elevated...

Alaska Airlines launches Tri-Cities to Hollywood nonstop flights

PASCO, Wash. – Alaska Airlines is now offering a new nonstop flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport. This new route, launched on October 26, provides a convenient option for travelers looking to visit Los Angeles' studios and...

How Delta Flight Attendant's Mistake Cost the Airline $70,000

Evacuation slides deployed on the Delta Airline Airbus A220 aircraft. (Photo: X) A Delta Air Lines flight attendant accidentally deployed an emergency evacuation slide on an Airbus A220 aircraft at Pittsburgh Airport on Saturday evening, causing...

Air Peace Marks Historic Abuja–Heathrow Launch, Powers Nation’s Aviation Footprint

Chinedu Eze In a vibrant and celebratory mood at the check-in counters of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace Limited, officially launched its maiden direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport....

Air traffic controllers could miss first full paycheck, threatening airline safety

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Is Trump looking to topple Maduro’s regime in Venezuela? Retired General weighs in 05:22 Now Playing Air traffic controllers could miss first full paycheck,...

SriLankan Airlines clarifies financial performance

Says lower exchange gain in FY25 as opposed to previous year Excluding exchange gain, Group loss in FY25 was Rs. 6.6 b, far below loss of Rs. 19 b in FY24 SriLankan Airlines yesterday issued the following statement clarifying its financial...

Boutique airline expands domestic networkwith new livery, next-generation aircraft 

Boutique carrier Sunlight Air has entered a new phase of growth with the unveiling of a refreshed company livery and the arrival of its first next-generation ATR 72-600 aircraft. The launch, held at Clark Freeport Zone, marks a major step in the...

Ground staff walk past an IndiGo airlines aircraft taxiing in the apron at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata in February 2024

Vietravel Airlines adds Airbus A320 aircraft to meet year-end travel demand

Hanoi (VNA) – To meet growing year-end travel demand for business, tourism, and family visits, Vietravel Airlines has added an Airbus A320 with 180 seats to its fleet. The aircraft officially entered service on October 26. Along with the fleet...

FG to introduce law mandating public officials to fly Nigerian airlines on international routes

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has proposed a bill, “Fly Nigerian Act”, that will mandate government officials to patronise Nigerian airlines on international routes. Keyamo spoke on Sunday during the ceremonial...

Keyamo proposes law mandating public officials to fly Nigerian airlines on international routes

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has proposed a law compelling public officials to fly Nigerian airlines on international routes. The minister made the proposal on Sunday during the ceremonial send-off of Air...

The 10 Most Punctual Airlines In September: Number 1 Will Surprise You

On Time Performance (OTP) is one of the key operational metrics in the aviation industry, measuring the timeliness and reliability of an airline. The international standard for an "on-time" flight is that it departs or arrives within 15 minutes of...