Etihad Airways, a national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and Spain's Air Europa have marked a significant milestone with Air Europa's first wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, its inaugural service from the Middle East. Operated using a Boeing 787-9, this flight strengthens the partnership between the two airlines, building on their...
The current Southwest Airlines is basically that in name only. In the interest of improving its bottom line, the airline has abandoned all of the things that made it special.Previously, when you flew on Southwest, the hallway to get on the plane was filled with posters naming all the things other airlines did that Southwest did not do.
A bit of history today. In this occasion lets dive into the history of scoot airlines. Scoot, a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, was established in 2011 to compete in the budget airline market. Launched in 2012, it initially operated medium- and long-haul routes, expanding rapidly across Asia-Pacific with a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners...
Turkish Airlines is exploring a bid for a minority stake in Spain's Air Europa, joining Lufthansa and Air France-KLM as potential investors before the early July binding bid deadline, Reuters sources say. The bid aligns with Air Europa's push to raise funds to repay a government loan from the pandemic.
On June 5, 2025, a SriLankan Airlines Airbus A320-200 (registration 4R-ABM) operating flight UL306 from Colombo to Singapore encountered multiple flight instrument failures, prompting an emergency landing in Medan, Indonesia. The aircraft, carrying 136 passengers, departed Colombo at 20:25 for the four-hour flight. While climbing through 34,000ft...
British Airways has halted all flights to Dubai and Doha, Qatar, following US bombing raids on Iran last night. The airline cited "recent events" and prioritized passenger safety, stating, "Due to recent developments, we've adjusted our flight schedules to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which remains our top priority." Affected...
Hong Kong Airlines has launched a daily direct flight to Sydney, Australia, marking its expansion as the 52nd airline at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Operating Airbus A330-300s with 24-30 business and 255-279 economy seats, the service (HX017/018) departs Hong Kong at 22:25, arriving Sydney at 09:50, with the return leaving at 11:30, arriving...
Emirates is enhancing its services to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) by adding a third daily flight starting October 26, 2025. This addition aims to meet market demand and improve connectivity to destinations like the Maldives, Bangkok, Bali, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The new flight will be operated with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, according to BCN...
After years of lobbying, Air Peace, Nigeria's de facto national carrier, has secured approval to launch flights between Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), starting October 26, 2025. The airline, which began operating Lagos to London-Gatwick (LGW) in March 2024 due to Heathrow's slot scarcity, will...
The Cathay Pacific Group, encompassing Cathay Pacific, Cathay Cargo, and HK Express, reported robust performance in May 2025, alongside achieving 100 global destinations and earning top industry awards. Cathay Pacific saw a 36.1% year-on-year passenger increase, with a record 84.7% load factor, driven by strong long-haul demand, student traffic,...
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, have severely disrupted air travel across the region. Airspace closures over Israel, Iraq, and Jordan have forced airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and Wizz Air to cancel or reroute thousands of...
The construction of the world's largest airport is underway and is expected to open its doors in 2030. This is the King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will feature six runways.The project covers an area of approximately 57 square kilometers and includes the existing terminals of King Khalid International Airport. It...
China Eastern Airlines will launch three new European routes this summer, connecting Shanghai with Geneva, Milan, and Copenhagen, enhancing ties with the UK, Germany, and France. Starting June 16, 2025, the Shanghai-Geneva route, a first for a Chinese airline, will operate four weekly flights using eco-friendly Airbus A350 and A330 aircraft,...
Qatar Airways has been named the World's Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the ninth time, a record-breaking achievement that cements its status as a global aviation leader. The Skytrax Awards, based on millions of traveler surveys, are a trusted measure of airline quality and passenger satisfaction. This consistent...
SkyWest Airlines, a major U.S. regional carrier, has ordered 60 Embraer E175 aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2027, as announced at the Paris Air Show. The deal includes purchase rights for 50 additional E175s, providing SkyWest with fleet flexibility over the next decade. Of the 60 aircraft, 16 will operate for Delta Air Lines'...