AirlinesRyanair wins UK appeal over passenger compensation due to strike action Ryanair, won its appeal ruling confirming the carrier is not liable to EU261 compensation in relation to disruptions caused by union-led strikes as such disruptions constitute extraordinary circumstances and are beyond the airline’s control.
LinkLATAM Cargo begins two new routes for US originated cargo to Central and South America The new Miami-Panama-Bogota and Miami-Cali routes begin operations on February 11. The routes will be served on a permanent basis, with two frequencies per week and will be operated by B767-300F aircraft. The new service will satisfy demand for general cargo, electronics, pharma and dangerous goods.
LinkHow Pakistan International Airlines Helped Start Emirates Emirates is one of the world’s leading airlines… but did you know that when they were founded that they got help from another airline in the world? PIA, Pakistan International Airlines, offered crucial support to the airline when it first began and has since been a close partner ever since.
LinkJetBlue Could Launch Business 'Mint Suites' On European Routes It’s something we’ve been anticipating for some time now: JetBlue’s transatlantic service to Europe. In fact, the airline is expected to begin nonstop service between the United States and Europe next year.
LinkAir Astana To Launch New Mumbai Connection Air Astana is set to launch a second service to India, this time to the financial capital of Mumbai. Flying four times a week between Mumbai and Almaty, the flight will commence on 1st June, just in time for the peak summer season.
LinkVietnam Airlines Counts The Cost Of Coronavirus Impact On Thursday, Vietnam Airlines said it was losing as much as 250 billion dong (US$10.8 million) in revenue every week as a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus) flight suspensions. At the end of January, Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority banned all flights to and from China.
LinkQantas London To Sydney Flights Likely To Be Approved Within Weeks Project Sunrise looks set to go-ahead and an announcement should be made in a matter of weeks, if not sooner. Qantas has placed a speculative order for slightly modified A350-1000s but Airbus will not hold that order past 31 March 2020.
LinkJetstar Staff Plan Further Strike Action Passengers with bookings on the popular low-cost carrier Jetstar are set to experience delays next week as the baggage crews and ground teams undertake strike action. Negotiations have failed between Qantas and the Unions, as the latter argues for improved workers’ rights.
LinkPNG Air To Become Launch Customer For ATR 42-600S Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR has signed up a launch customer for the short take-off and landing (STOL) version of its ATR 42 aircraft. PNG Air ordered three ATR 42-600S at the Singapore Airshow on 11 February 2020.
LinkSouth African Airways Considers Selling Desirable Heathrow Slots In addition to route cuts and job cuts, South African Airways may also be selling two highly desirable slots at London Heathrow Airport. This is according to recent reporting by Bloomberg and its sources familiar with the issue. These moves are part of a larger business rescue plan that has been initiated to keep the financially-struggling airline from collapse.
LinkDeltas key to Success? 90,000 EMPLOYEE NAMES on an Airbus! Delta unveils plane dedicated to world’s best employees; more than 90,000 employee names form the words “thank you” on the aircraft livery.Record payment comes on same day airline announces $1 billion sustainability investment.
LinkRomania’s Flag Carrier’s new livery spotted on their new ATR72-600 The first ATR 72-600 to enter the TAROM fleet was painted. This the first TAROM aircraft to come with a new livery and holds the registration YR-ATJ according to Romanian Aviation News boardingpass.ro
LinkNo joke, a well known German airline now serves kebab inflight ! Yummy ? A meal of the Turkish-German culture conquers the sky, and it's not a joke. A well known German Airline now serves Kebab in flight: From now on you can order a kebab-sandwich on board of Eurowings flights (wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group).
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