Melanie Kraft

Melanie 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 Pegasus Airlines expands UK network with new Gatwick departure

Low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is launching new flights between London Gatwick and…

NEWS Emirates launches second daily A380 service to Zurich

Emirates is launching a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945…

NEWS Munich Airport taps into Amadeus technology

Munich Airport has adopted and deployed the Amadeus Airport Sequence Manager as…

NEWS Ryanair launches Leeds Bradford winter schedule

Ryanair has launched its Leeds Bradford winter 2015 schedule with 10 routes…

NEWS Qatar Airways reveals Armani amenity kits

Qatar Airways has unveiled its new amenity kits designed by Giorgio Armani,…

@Shannonairport bids farewell to the world’s largest aircraft #antonovSNN- @flightcrisis

Shannon Airport was the destination today for aviation enthusiasts from across the country…

BREAKING Germanwings #4U826 from Cologne to Milan-Malpensa grounded due to a bomb threat

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NEWS How Scott Keyes has gamed the airline industry so he never has to pay for a flight again – @businessinsider

Scott Keyes will be traveling to 13 countries and over 20,000 miles…

NEWS Heathrow airport is to increase charges for noisy and polluting aircraft

The noisiest planes will face a trebling in charges to £9,000 per…

NEWS Gatwick steps up runway fight with Heathrow with £20m domestic flight fund

Gatwick to launch fund to boost internal UK flights if it wins…

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