Turkey to launch new airline dedicated to Russian tourists
Turkish authorities are scrambling to protect one of their most critical industries, as its tourism sector continues to suffer as a result of the war in Ukraine. Turkey is one…
Soaring ticket prices force travellers to think twice about Aidilfitri in Sabah, Sarawak
Increased flight fares to Sabah and Sarawak during festive seasons is not a surprise to Malaysians; in fact, it is an anticipated scenario annually. With the reopening of the country’s…
UK urges citizens to avoid ‘unsafe’ Russian airlines
British citizens should avoid Russian airlines due to safety concerns, following a decision by Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to put Russia on a safety watchlist, transport minister Grant Shapps…
Russia to resume flights with 52 ‘friendly’ countries, PM says
Russia plans to end restrictions on flights to and from 52 countries after April 9, part of its plans to reduce measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, Prime…
U.S. East Coast jet fuel costs soar on shortage fears
Jet fuel prices are soaring on the U.S. East Coast, home to some of the world’s busiest airports, with buyers anticipating a growing shortage as supply dwindles amid sanctions on…
Russia allows airlines to pay for aircraft lease in rubles
The president of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing Russian airlines to fulfill their financial obligations to foreign-registered companies in rubles. According to the decree ‘On the temporary procedure for…
Saudi airlines first international flight to land at KLIA following border reopening
A Saudi Airlines aircraft from Jeddah, Arab Saudi (Flight no. SV840 from Jeddah, operated by a Boeing 787-10, register HZ-AR25) was the first international flight to land at the Kuala…
Afghanistan’s Taliban ban women from flying without male chaperone
The Taliban have told airlines in Afghanistan that women cannot board domestic or international flights without a male chaperone, two sources told Reuters on Sunday. The move comes after the…
Britain announces new aviation sanctions against Russia
Britain unveiled on Wednesday new aviation sanctions giving it the power to detain any Russian aircraft and banning exports of aviation or space-related goods to Russia. Britain will also strengthen…
Hundreds of Russia plane leases to be axed after Western sanctions
Aircraft leasing firms are set to terminate hundreds of leases with Russian airlines following Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine that give the sector a month to act. Dublin-based…