Israel carriers may soon fly to Turkey under new aviation deal
Israel and Turkey on Thursday signed a new bilateral civil aviation agreement, their first since 1951, as part of a recent warming of diplomatic ties, allowing Israeli carriers to resume…
German investor Kuehne boosts stake in Lufthansa to 15%
German logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne has increased his stake in Lufthansa to 15% from 10%, Lufthansa said late on Wednesday, making him the biggest shareholder in the German flag carrier.…
Hong Kong suspends flight bans as it eases COVID rules
Hong Kong has suspended a rule that banned individual flights for bringing in passengers infected with the COVID-19 virus, as it caused “unnecessary trouble” and inconvenience to residents of the…
Japan’s ANA expects to return to profitability this quarter
Japan’s ANA Holdings expects to return to profitability this quarter as demand for air travel recovers, its president, Koji Shibata, said on Thursday. The company is on track to meet…
Biden taps Denver airport chief Phil Washington to head the FAA
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Phil Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Washington’s nomination to run the agency, which has roughly 45,000…
United, U.S. FAA spar over blame for summer air travel problems
The U.S. aviation system is expected to “remain challenged this summer and beyond” and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs more air traffic control staff, a senior United Airlines executive…
Delta Airlines and the MAX10
Last week we heard about the likely Delta order of 100+ MAX10s. This is a move that is more than just about an aircraft. There are deeper issues behind what…
Weekly flights to Barcelona operated by SAUDIA
In collaboration with The Air Connectivity Programme, SAUDIA has announced the beginning of direct flights linking Barcelona and Jeddah, the second-most populous city in Spain. The coastal European city has…
What rights do you have if your flight is delayed or cancelled?
Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring passenger numbers have created a perfect storm for the travel industry. Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring demand for holidays after lockdown have created…