No departures at Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg airports as security staff strike
Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg airports said no commercial flights would take off on Monday due to a strike by trade union Verdi over pay. “Due to the warning strike by…
French civil aviation authority warns of widespread disruption on March 15 due to strikes
France’s DGAC civil aviation authority warned on Monday of widespread disruption at the country’s airports on March 15 due to a planned nationwide strike to be held in protest against…
Düsseldorf Airport installing new self check-in kiosks and self bag drops
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is implementing a number of new self-service check-in kiosks and self-bag drops. Düsseldorf Airport is the fourth busiest passenger airport in Germany, after Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich.…
Two Boeing 787 Dreamliners to be scrapped for spare parts
Two Boeing 787 Dreamliners owned by an Irish firm are being destroyed for their spare parts. These aircraft are currently being dismantled after only ten years of service to their…
Ireland vows to tackle drones after Dublin Airport shut six times
The Irish government on Friday vowed to tackle the problem of drones after a series of incursions forced the closure of Dublin Airport, the country’s busiest, on six occasions since…
Finnair turns to US, Middle East ahead of busy summer
Finnair is gearing up for a pivotal summer season as it turns to the Middle East and the United States to make up for a fall in traffic on Asian…
Lufthansa presents new “First Class Suite Plus” – private room above the clouds
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls and an entirely closable door, a large table, and two wide…
Norse Atlantic adds new US destinations from UK’s Gatwick as demand surges
Norway-based airline Norse Atlantic said it will add Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Boston to its summer schedule from London Gatwick airport this year, as it seeks to…
Croatia prepares to send 14 Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine
Croatia has completed preparations to send 14 Mil Mi-8 utility helicopters to Ukraine, according to Croatian media. The helicopters, 12 modernized Mi-8MTV-1s and two older Mi-8Ts, will be transferred to…