U.S. wants airlines to boost help for stranded, delayed passengers
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has urged the 10 largest U.S. airlines to do more to assist stranded and delayed passengers and warned the government may adopt new regulations. In letters…
Cebu Pacific to Expand Service Between Cebu and Seoul With Daily Flights From September 9, 2022
Cebu Pacific will ramp-up flights between Cebu and Seoul from, twice-daily to daily service starting September 9, 2022. CEB also currently serves 20 domestic destinations in the Philippines from Cebu.…
Swiss lawmakers obtain enough signatures to challenge F-35 acquisition
Swiss lawmakers opposing the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter for the country’s air force have collected enough signatures to trigger a nationwide referendum. On June 30,…
Air Canada says lost baggage rates and flight cancellations are getting better
Good news for Air Canada passengers. The airline has said efforts to reduce disruption are paying off, with flight delays, cancellations and baggage handling all showing improvement. Like other airlines,…
Emirates to commence daily A380 flights to Bengaluru by October 2022
Emirates has announced that it will start using the popular A380 on its daily services to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in India. The Dubai-based carrier said that the Dubai…
Australian regulator raises competition concerns on Qantas buying out charter operator
Australia’s competition regulator said on Thursday that Qantas Airways Ltd’s proposed purchase of the remainder of charter operator Alliance Aviation Services Ltd for A$610.8 million ($423.41 million) raised concerns. “We…
German airports hire only 150 workers from Turkey under scheme to ease staff shortage
Around 150 airport workers from Turkey will be deployed at German airports, according to an industry association, far fewer than initially expected despite staffing shortages that had caused travel chaos…
Delta Resumes LAX to Tokyo Haneda Flights, Adds Flights From Honolulu; Increases SEA-Seoul Service
From October 30, 2022, Delta Air Lines will resume service between Los Angeles and Tokyo Haneda with three weekly flights, increasing to daily service from December 1st. The carrier will…
INCIDENT | Greek F-16 Fighter Jets Intercept Beirut-Bound MEA Flight
The Lebanese pilot is thought to have used an incorrect radio frequency — a major blunder from the son of the airline’s chairman! A “Code Renegade” alert recently set Greek…
USAF Official: U.S. Needs New F-35 Engine To Prevent ‘Stagnating’
Defense officials are considering replacing the F-35 power plant with a new engine to increase range, thrust, and power management. The U.S. military’s advantage in fighter jet propulsion is “essentially…