Melanie Kraft

Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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NEWS Emirates adds third daily flight to Birmingham, UK

Emirates has launched its third daily service to Birmingham, with Flight EK41…

NEWS Falling fuel prices drive up profits at Lufthansa

The Lufthansa Group has reported adjusted EBIT rose by €290 million year-on-year…

NEWS Etihad Airways brings Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Singapore route

Etihad Airways has set a new benchmark for luxury travel on the…

NEWS American carriers ban game trophies from flights

Delta Air Lines has said it will ban shipment of all lion,…

NEWS World Travel Awards signs Avianca as Official Airline Partner for Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015

World Travel Awards announces Avianca as the Official Airline Partner for the…

NEWS: UPDATE – Multiple Near Misses With “Drones” Reported at JFK

NOTE: This is an update to an original story on a near-miss…

BREAKING China Southern flight #CZ303 forced to Amsterdam today because the 787 was ‘running out of fuel’

China Southern flight number CZ303 had to avoid military activity in China…

NEWS World Travel Awards signs Avianca as Official Airline Partner for Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015

World Travel Awards announces Avianca as the Official Airline Partner for the…

NEWS Iberia considers long-haul expansion as profits return

Iberia is making plans to open new routes to Asia, Africa and…

NEWS Lufthansa introduces restaurant style service in Business Class

Lufthansa Business Class passengers can now experience a completely new service on…

NEWS Virgin Australia becomes latest Travelport partner

Travelport has signed a new long term agreement signed with Virgin Australia…

NEWS United Airlines to offer year-round Belfast-New York flights

United Airlines will be offering its customers from Northern Ireland year-round nonstop…

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