NEWS Qatar Airways announces plans for world’s longest flight
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch the world’s longest direct flight: a 9,034-mile schlep from Doha to Auckland. Should the route get the green light, it would beat the…
NEWS American Airlines sends its Dreamliner to Manchester
American Airlines in this week’s schedule update has revised planned operational aircraft for Chicago – Manchester route during summer peak season. From 02JUN16 to 05OCT16 (ORD departure), the oneWorld member…
NEWS Dubai International holds international airport top spot
Dubai International retained its position as the world’s number one hub for international passengers by registering annual traffic of just over 78 million in 2015, according to a traffic report…
NEWS Ryanair announces share buyback at profits rise
Ryanair has announced quarter three profits of €103 million, a 110 per cent increase on prior year. Traffic grew 20 per cent to 25 million over the period, as average…
NEWS Blue Air takes up International Air Transport Association membership
Blue Air has become a full member of the International Air Transport Association. This milestone was achieved following the recent IATA Operational Safety Assessment, a complex audit that assessed more…
#OnThisDay in 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates over Texas.
13 years ago today, STS-107 was the 113th flight of the Space Shuttle program and the disastrous 28th mission of Space Shuttle Columbia. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center…
NEWS Dubai International hold international airport top spot
Dubai International retained its position as the world’s number one hub for international passengers by registering annual traffic of just over 78 million in 2015, according to a traffic report…
NEWS easyJet launches new industry team
easyJet has launched a new industry team that will focus on further development of the travel management company sector throughout Europe. The airline continues to evolve into markets such as…
NEWS Emirates adds daily service to Colombo, Sri Lanka
Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka by introducing an additional daily service between Dubai and Colombo. Effective August 1st, the airline will operate five daily flights between Dubai…