A British man, aged 73, has tragically died, and more than 30 passengers sustained injuries during severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore. The Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18
Viasat has been chosen by Korean Air, the national airline of South Korea, to provide in-flight connectivity for an additional 40 aircraft. This decision follows a previous announcement that Korean Air would equip 30 Airbus
JetBlue Airways has announced it will cease its direct service between Austin and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting May 1, according to a statement provided to KXAN. Despite this change, the airline will maintain its nonstop
In a notable move towards expanding its widebody fleet, EL AL, the flag carrier of Israel, has entered into a preliminary agreement with Boeing for up to nine additional 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, as reported by
Swiss airline Edelweiss will be the first airline in Switzerland to incorporate the Airbus A350 into its fleet, starting in April 2025. The airline has announced plans to acquire six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a
Southwest Airlines, a company known for its distinctive approach to air travel, is set to introduce overnight flights for the first time in its 57-year history. The new service will include routes from Las Vegas
Mexican airline Aerus has unveiled plans to introduce six new routes across the Yucatan Peninsula, enhancing connectivity and tourism within the region. Starting May 13, 2024, the carrier will commence direct services between Cancun and
Scoot, the Singapore-based budget airline, is set to expand its operations in Northeast Asia, offering six additional flights that will all route through Taipei starting from April 1. This expansion comes as the airline moves
David Neeleman, the founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, has laid out an ambitious vision for the future of the airline, which commenced operations in 2021. In a recent announcement, Neeleman revealed plans for Breeze
Boeing has announced significant leadership changes, signaling a major shift in the aerospace giant’s strategy amid ongoing challenges. Dave Calhoun, the current CEO, is set to leave his position by the end of 2024, a
Pacific Airlines, a budget carrier subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines formerly known as Jetstar Pacific, has announced a temporary cessation of its commercial operations. According to a statement from the airline, the suspension is part of
EasyJet, in collaboration with Birmingham Airport, has expanded its UK operations by inaugurating a new base in Birmingham on March 18. This strategic move introduces 16 new routes from Birmingham, including to popular destinations such
The top executives from American Airlines, United Airlines, Visa, and Mastercard will not be present at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for April 9, as announced by the committee’s chair, Senator Dick Durbin. The
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has informed passengers of the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max door plug incident, where a door-plug panel was lost mid-flight, that they may be considered victims of a criminal
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is contemplating additional provisional operational restrictions against United Airlines, sources close to the situation disclosed to CBS News. This development follows after United Airlines informed its employees of potential actions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a proposal to levy a civil penalty of $146,500 against Spirit Airlines, based in Miramar, Florida. This action comes in response to alleged breaches of the Department of
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the allocation of $20 million in grants to 20 airport-owned air traffic control towers across 17 states in the United States. This financial aid, stemming from the Bipartisan
Alaska Airlines has introduced a novel subscription program, Alaska Access, aimed at providing cost-effective and convenient travel options for its customers. Available for a monthly fee of $5, this service offers subscribers an array of
Allegiant Air has experienced a significant turnaround from its operational challenges in 2022, according to remarks made by President Greg Anderson at the Aviation Week Network’s Routes Americas 2024 conference in Bogotá. The airline, which
Houston-based Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of an exclusive nonstop service from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Southern Connecticut, starting in June. This new route positions Avelo as
At the “Europe 2024” conference in Berlin, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury expressed his concerns regarding the aerospace industry’s safety reputation amid technical issues faced by competitor Boeing. “I am not happy with the problems of
Air France has detailed its network expansion plan for the Summer 2024 schedule, marking a significant enhancement of its global footprint. This strategic move encompasses the introduction of new routes alongside the augmentation and resumption
Breeze Airways is set to initiate its operations at San Diego International Airport next month, introducing five new nonstop flights to key cities across North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The first route to
United Airlines has unveiled a new feature for its MileagePlus members, enabling them to pool their miles into a joint account, a first among major U.S. airlines. This innovative offering allows up to five MileagePlus
