Saudia increases overseas flights by 15%.
Saudia Airlines is increasing its number of flights by 4% to over 32,400 to meet high demand during peak seasons. This includes more than 4.2 million seats for international flights,…
Some strikes at UK airport Gatwick cancelled, suspended – union
Some of the strikes planned by baggage handlers and other workers at Britain’s no.2 airport Gatwick in the peak summer travel period have been suspended or canceled, the Unite trade…
Australia to buy 20 Hercules military transport planes in $6.6 bln deal
Australia said on Monday it would spend A$9.8 billion ($6.60 billion) to buy 20 new Super Hercules military transport aircraft, ahead of a visit later this week by U.S. Secretary…
Air India signs LEAP engine deal for Airbus and Boeing fleet
Air India has recently finalized an order for over 800 CFM International Leap-series engines to power its incoming fleet of 210 Airbus A320neo/A321neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft.…
Portuguese Government Looks to Privatize TAP Air Portugal by 2024
The Portuguese government has announced plans to privatize TAP Air Portugal by 2024. The airline is currently wholly owned by the government, but it has been struggling financially in recent…
United Airlines pilots reach agreement in principle to receive about 35% pay increase
United Airlines and its pilots on Saturday reached a labor agreement that will give the latter a significant pay increase, after the union rejected an earlier offer last year instead…
Two Women Turned a Trip to Vegas into a Nightmare
On Tuesday night, July 13, 2023, on Frontier Airlines flight 2143 from Philadelphia to Las Vegas. The two women, who were traveling together, started arguing and throwing punches at each…
Delta says travel boom is here to stay, raises earnings forecast
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Thursday said travel has become the topmost priority for consumers, but capacity constraints at U.S. carriers will not let them catch up with…
Low-cost Carrier Pegasus Airlines Orders Extra 36 A321neos
Pegasus Airlines, a Turkish low-cost carrier, has ordered 36 additional A321neos. The order is worth $4.2 billion at list prices. The new aircraft will be delivered between 2024 and 2029.…