From Thursday, customers of Qatar Airways leaving Hamad International Airport will be able to take their electronic devices on board with them when travelling to the United States. “Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport have met with all requirements of the US Department of Homeland Security’s new security guidelines, and we would like to express…
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed with Airbus a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 140 aircraft. The agreement comprises of 100 A320 Family aircraft and 40 A350 XWB Family aircraft, reflecting the strong demand of Chinese airlines in all market segments including domestic, low cost, regional and…
Norwegian has announced two new US routes from London Gatwick with flights now on sale to Chicago and Austin. The announcement comes as the airline celebrates the third anniversary since it first launched low-cost long-haul services from Gatwick. In July 2014, Norwegian launched its first low-cost long-haul flights from London Gatwick to three US cities…
The US laptop ban has been lifted for all Emirates Airline flights, with immediately effect, the Dubai-based airline announced on Wednesday morning. “Emirates has been working hard in coordination with various aviation stakeholders and the local authorities to implement heightened security measures and protocols that meet the requirements of the US Department of Homeland Security’s…
A Gulfstream III jet with nine people aboard crashed on Wednesday off the coast of Venezuela as it was attempting an emergency landing. It’s not known if there were any survivors. The Gulfstream 3 jet was operated by a Venezuelan government agency responsible for transporting public officials. Interior Minister Nestor Reverol said the plane had…
The dramatic clip was reportedly filmed on a Red Wings flight from Russian capital Moscow to Antalya, Turkey. The video shows the unruly man screaming and banging the seat in front of him while blood pours from his face. It is unclear how the sozzled passenger sustained the injury. Others passengers, including terrified children,…
Passengers were evacuated shortly after 5pm after water started pouring through the ceiling of Terminal One. Travellers took to social media to complain of “chaos” and the airport being on “lockdown”. @manairport 💦💦💦 😲 #justnow pic.twitter.com/3aAzzPCfXK — Craig Owen 🇬🇧 (@craigowenUK) July 4, 2017 Greater Manchester Police tweeted: “GMP are currently assisting @manairport with a…
British Airways today announced its plans to give customers a great night’s sleep in the sky through a partnership with the luxury lifestyle brand, The White Company. The iconic British retailer will supply bedding and amenity kits in Club World as part of the airline’s £400m customer investment plan, with a focus on excellence in…
A severe thunderstorm caused damage to multiple planes at the Lehigh Valley International Airport in Hanover Township. A severe thunderstorm caused damage to multiple planes at the Lehigh Valley International Airport in Hanover Township. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and thankfully no injuries have been reported.
A plane passenger sat helplessly in his seat as water steadily trickled onto him from the ceiling during a flight to Florida Friday, despite his best efforts to shield himself using a magazine. The soaked but apparently good-natured passenger chuckled as he fruitlessly tried to divert the liquid away from his body using the magazine,…
Because instead of paying the £78.50 train ticket price from Newcastle to England’s capitalJoe Furness caught a plane via Spain… and saved £40 in the process. The 21-year-old student said after looking at different routes, he realised he could catch a £15.99 flight from Newcastle to Menorca and then a £10.99 flight from Menorca to…
