CSA ATR72 OK-GFS performing flight OK544 from Prague to Hamburg with 60 people on board was on climb out of Prague when a smoke indication rose. The crew stopped the climb and returned to Prague. Emergency services found no fire, smoke or heat however 44 people were taken to hospital with the suspicion of smoke…
Six women who were part of a hen party flying to Barcelona with easyJet were kicked off the flight before it even departed after the pilot decided they were ‘too drunk to fly’. Police were called to the situation as the plane was parked up at Gatwick on Thursday night. Flight was delayed for two…
Sabre Corporation has signed an agreement with Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras to distribute Azul’s fares via the Sabre GDS. Details
Ryanair will open a new base at Santiago, its 12th in Spain, for Summer 2016, with one based aircraft following an investment of $100 million. Details
United Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Newcastle and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, will return in summer 2016. The flights will operate six times weekly during the period May 26, 2016 to September 6, 2016. Details
easyJet experienced its biggest booking day ever on September 10th, when flights up until June 26th next year went on sale. More than half a million seats were booked in one day alone, as customers flocked to book their spring and early summer sun for 2016. Sales increased from all over the world with increased…
Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have increased the funds raised from their unique platform financing transaction to US$700 million following a surge in demand from international financial institutions. Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Aliltalia and Jet Airways announced on Tuesday they had successfully raised US$ 500 million through…
Boeing has confirmed that China president Xi Jinping will visit the company’s Everett, Washington, factory on September 23rd during his visit to the United States. Boeing chairman Jim McNerney will be on hand to welcome President Xi, along with Boeing president Dennis Muilenburg and Boeing Commercial Airplanes president Ray Conner. Details
British Airways and Vueling continue to forge closer ties as the Barcelona-based Spanish airline adds its flight code to more than 30 BA flights to Spain and Italy starting this autumn. This significant move for the two International Airlines Group airlines means that Vueling’s customers can book BA flights on routes to and from Gatwick…
Travelport has confirmed Air Iceland, an Icelandair Group company, has become a customer for the first time and signed up to Travelport Rich Content and Branding. The airline’s content is now available from Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform. Details
Etihad Airways, its airport services business and five of its equity partners have today successfully completed an innovative new platform financing transaction, raising $500 million on the international markets. Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia and Jet Airways joined together with the airline to take a new step forward in their strategic…
Finnair will become the first airline in Europe to operate the A350 XWB and the third operator in the world. Finnair has acquired a total of 19 A350 XWBs and will operate its fleet on premium long haul routes, beginning with services between Helsinki and Shanghai. The A350 XWB is Airbus’ all-new mid-size long range…