EasyJet to reduce operations in Italy
In the midst of new lockdown measures, low cost carrier EasyJet will reorganize its operations in Italy. The carrier…
Flydubai operates first scheduled Dubai-Tel Aviv flight
On November 26, 2020, Flydubai operated the first direct flight Dubai-Tel Aviv, greeted by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin…
Emirates to offer free hotel stay on long connections
To bring back the confidence in air travel, Emirates will offer a free hotel stay on layovers longer…
Thanksgiving travelers flood airports despite warnings
Around 5 million passengers, a record number since the start of the pandemic, traveled through airports in the…
IATA: Aviation industry to end 2020 with $118 billion loss
As the current crisis continues, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a worsening forecast for the airline…
LATAM then-and-now: from leadership to bankruptcy
The history of Latin America’s leading airline and its current struggles. Formed through the merger of LAN Airlines and…
Pakistani airlines soon to be limited to domestic routes?
After failing to meet Pilot licensing standards, Pakistan’s airlines are likely to be banned from flying to 188…
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Terminal 5 to close for one year
In March 2021, newly opened Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) plans to close its Terminal 5 due to low…
Back to Moon: China’s successful spacecraft launch
China’s space program reaches an important milestone as Chang’e 5 spacecraft is successfully launched on a mission to…
US withdraws from Open Skies Treaty
On November 22, 2020, the United States officially withdrew from the Open Skies Treaty. “The United States is…
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine reinforces hope for aviation
Oxford AstraZeneca reports successful COVID-19 vaccine. While less effective than others, the vaccine could play an incremental role…
MOM air: from airline to performance art
MOM air, the mysterious Icelandic airline that attracted media attention with its unusual marketing, turns out to be…
Situation in South America’s busiest airports
Before the pandemic, South America’s airport industry was on the rise. Let’s take a virtual trip to what…
US-Cuba tensions: cargo relief flights denied exemption
Two US companies were denied permission to deliver humanitarian cargo flights to Cuba. What’s the future for the…
Airlines to let 737 MAX passengers change tickets for free
Some passengers are reluctant to fly the recently ungrounded Boeing 737 MAX. To reassure travelers, airlines intend to…
IAG to further lower price of Air Europa purchase
International Airlines Group (IAG) (IAG) and the struggling Air Europa reportedly reached an agreement for a reduced purchase…
Emirates to continue flying A380, expects advantage in future
While other airlines retire their Airbus A380 aircraft, Emirates airline plans to remain the world’s largest superjumbo operator…
Singapore Airlines to revamp its A380s first class suites
While many airlines are retiring their A380s, Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) (SIA) are confident enough to invest into…