A German court has ruled that Lufthansa pilots must halt a strike that has led to the cancellation of around 1,000 flights, in an increasingly bitter row over cost cuts and pay at the airline. The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union said that the decision means all striking pilots must return to work immediately, although Lufthansa…
Etihad Airways will introduce sweeping new baggage policy enhancements in conjunction with the launch of its new Fare Choices tariff structure, effective for tickets issued on or after September 14th 2015, providing more choice and clarity to its guests. The new policy has been introduced to respond to individual customer needs with greater flexibility and…
United Airlines chief executive Jeff Smisek has stepped down from the role amid an investigation into corruption at the carrier. Federal authorities are investigating whether Smisek sanctioned an unprofitable flight in order to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Details
From 02JUN16 (Subject to government approval) Hong Kong Based Airline Cathay Pacific will start offering 4 weekly flights from Hong Kong to Madrid. This 13 hour flight will be operated by a 3-class Boeing 777-300ER. Flight CX315 will depart Hong Kong at 00:45 and arrive at Madrid 08:45 in the morning. On the return flight…
A hangar set for demolition has collapsed at a New Jersey airport, injuring four of nine workers inside. The demolition workers were on the ground floor and second floor of the hangar when the metal building collapsed. The incident occurred at the Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. (CNN)
The airline, which a fortnight ago launched their take off sale is offering £63 off flights until midnight Wednesday 9 September 2015 – you can browse the long haul destinations here. At 5.30pm today, 89-year-old Queen Elizabeth II will supplant Queen Victoria as “Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for…
United Airlines chief executive Jeff Smisek has stepped down from the role amid an investigation into corruption at the carrier. Federal authorities are investigating whether Smisek sanctioned an unprofitable flight in order to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Details
United Airlines chief executive Jeff Smisek has stepped down from the role amid an investigation into corruption at the carrier. Federal authorities are investigating whether Smisek sanctioned an unprofitable flight in order to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Details
Ryanair has raised its full year net profit guidance by a quarter from a current range of €940-€970 million to a new range of €1.175-€1.225 billion for the financial year. The moves comes on the back of stronger than expected peak summer traffic, with travellers also paying slightly higher than expected air fares. Ryanair…
The Boy from Oz, Hugh Jackman, and flag-carrier Qantas have announced a new partnership to promote Australia on the global stage. The award-winning actor has signed on to become an official global ambassador for the airline and will also work with Qantas on community projects in Australia, with further detail to be announced soon. Details
United Airlines chief executive Jeff Smisek has stepped down from the role amid an investigation into corruption at the carrier. Federal authorities are investigating whether Smisek sanctioned an unprofitable flight in order to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Details
Icelandair to launch service to Chicago, Montreal and Aberdeen. They will have 42 direct destinations. Capacity increased of 18% between years and passenger numbers is projected at 3.5million A total of 26 aircraft to be used for the airline next summer. Two, 262 Boeing 767-300s to join the fleet in 2016.