Is bringing a flight forward just as disruptive as a delay? EU Court says yes
Passengers traveling on flights in Europe can claim compensation if their flight is delayed or canceled. But what about…
Civil Aviation
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Singapore restricts vaccinated travel lane tickets over Omicron
Singapore is restricting ticket sales via its vaccinated travel lanes in light of the spread of the Omicron…
New Zealand to delay border reopening due to Omicron concerns
New Zealand announced has announced that has postponed plans to reopen its borders in order to prevent the…
Qatar Airways sues Airbus over A350 surface degradation
Qatar Airways announced on December 20, 2021, that it started legal proceedings against Airbus in a UK court…
Australian airlines and airports join forces to curb unruly passenger behavior
Australian airlines and airports have launched a joint campaign to promote respect and prevent disruptive behavior at airports…
Germany restricts arrivals from Britain over Omicron variant
Germany has added the United Kingdom to its list of ‘virus variant’ countries, restricting arrivals from the country over the…
Australian government provides framework for aviation industry recovery
The Australian Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development has launched an aviation recovery framework aimed at rebuilding…
France bans entry for British tourists over Omicron surge
France is set to impose tougher entry conditions for British travelers, the French government announced on December 16,…
Qatar Airways and British Airways extend joint business
Qatar Airways and British Airways (BA) has extended their joint business, citing expansion plans and access to more destinations across both airlines’ networks. The…
Baggage handler falls asleep in IndiGo jet cargo hold, wakes up in Abu Dhabi
A baggage handler from Mumbai, India fell asleep in the cargo hold of an IndiGo Airbus A320 jet. The…
UK removes all 11 countries from its red list
The UK government is removing all 11 countries currently on its red list from 4am local time on…
Ghana to fine airlines $3,500 for every unvaccinated passenger
Ghanaian authorities will impose a fine of $3,500 on airlines for every unvaccinated passenger or that tests positive…
Airlines call on UK government to prevent “permanent scarring” of industry
Top executives of major UK airlines have written to prime minister Boris Johnson to request financial support for aviation…
Airbus delivers first ever H160 to All Nippon Helicopter
Airbus delivered the first-ever H160 helicopter to Japanese operator All Nippon Helicopter (ANH), the manufacturer announced on December 10, 2021.…
FAA grants $14.4 million to build sustainable aviation fuel supply chains
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted $14.4 million to teams at 13 universities across the USA…
Countries must immediately rescind travel bans, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that countries must follow the World Health Organization (WHO) guidance and revoke all travel restrictions that…
ITA Airways signs codeshare agreement with Etihad
Italy’s new national airline ITA Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad on December 8, 2021. The new partnership intends to boost…
Aeroflot flight descends to avoid US spy plane, Russia to issue protest
An Aeroflot Airbus A330-300, on a flight 501 between Tel Aviv and Moscow, had to alter its altitude…