Virgin Australia tempts travelers with ultra-luxurious lounge
On February 23, 2021, Virgin Australia presented its newest luxurious lounge at Adelaide Airport (ADL). Virgin Australia CEO Jayne…
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Thai Airways denies rumors regarding 30 aircraft purchase
Thai Airways denied planning to purchase 30 aircraft by the end of 2025. The president of Thailand’s flag…
Emergency landing: Delta Boeing 757 suffers engine problem
Delta Air Lines Boeing 757, operating flight DL2123 from Atlanta to Seattle, suffered engine trouble and was forced…
Approved restructuring – lifeline for Malaysia Airlines
On February 22, 2021, Malaysia Aviation Group received approval from a court in the United Kingdom allowing it…
Qatar Airways encourages former pilots to apply for return
Qatar Airlines has reportedly informed its pilots who were laid off during the pandemic that they might apply…
Fake deaths of Thai Airways workers under investigation
Thai Airways staff have been allegedly faking their own deaths in order to claim funeral payouts, costing the…
Israir to start flights for passengers with Covid-19 antibodies only
Israir Airlines, the Tel Aviv-based air carrier, decided to launch specific domestic air services for passengers who have…
Cathay Pacific to apply 49-day duty cycle rotation for crew
Cathay Pacific Airways introduced strict rotation procedures under which its crew members will be required to complete 21-day…
Air India Express Boeing 737 declares emergency but lands safely
Air India Express Boeing 737 made an emergency landing at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), India, after suffering an…
UIA offers flights over Chernobyl and Antonov home base
Ukraine International Airlines is now offering sightseeing flights over the Chernobyl power plant and the Antonov factory, home…
Air Canada pays homage to its former name with retro livery
Air Canada (ADH2) introduced a new retro livery adorning one of its Airbus A220. The aircraft will now…
JetBlue new fare strategy leaves no place for carry-on bags
In order to better compete with ultra low-cost carriers in the US market, JetBlue Airways plans to implement…
Emirates: We will operate the A380 till the mid-2030s
The status of the Airbus A380 has been questioned ever since international travel took a massive step back…
European Parliament extends slot relief through summer 2021
On February 11, 2021, the European Parliament approved to extend less strict measures for use of takeoff and…
Cathay Pacific slashes long-haul flights to Australia
In response to the new quarantine regulations for flight crew, Cathay Pacific slashed most of its long-haul flights…
Air Namibia ceases operations, en route to liquidation
On the verge of liquidation, Air Namibia ceased all operations effective from February 11, 2021. On February 10,…
State aid for US airports and manufacturers approved, airlines next?
On February 10, 2021, US lawmakers approved a plan to provide financial aid to the country’s airports and…
Logistical nightmare: US carriers oppose testing for domestic flights
The COVID-19 testing mandate for passengers on flights within the United States is receiving a backlash from the…