Spain is as popular as ever, and this year alone over 100 million tourists are expected to visit the Mediterranean country. This popularity has led to record-high transatlantic travel demand to Spain, with new routes from both the United States and Canada opening up constantly over the last few years. Besides the country’s largest hubs, […]
For more than 50 years, the boarding process at Southwest Airlines was one of the most recognizable rituals in US aviation. Passengers checked in, received an A, B, or C boarding position, lined up at the gate, and then chose any open seat once onboard. It was unusual, sometimes stressful, and deeply tied to the […]
European manufacturer Airbus has informed some of its customers that their A350 widebody jets, which are slated to be delivered later this decade. The reason for this is that the OEM is facing delays due to supply chain issues caused by understaffing at an important component manufacturing facility.
easyJet has, finally, confirmed the story that we have been nudging along for the last year here and here. It is launching a full loyalty programme in 2027. It’s a year too late, if the hope was to status match Silver and Bronze members of The British Airways Club who have now been downgraded, but […]
Cathay Cargo carried 8% more cargo in April 2026 than in the same month last year, as the Cathay Group reported healthy freight volumes despite softer demand in some regional markets. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 7% year-on-year during the month, while total tonnage for the first four months of 2026 was also […]
For decades, Boeing built its reputation on delivering aircraft that shaped global aviation, from the legendary Boeing 747 to the hugely successful Boeing 737 family and the game-changing Boeing 787. Airlines routinely structured long-term fleet plans around Boeing’s production schedules, trusting the manufacturer to deliver new aircraft on time so older jets could be retired […]
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Qatar Airways is one of ten airlines with scheduled flights on the Airbus A380. The oneworld member has eight superjumbos, each with 517 seats. Two other frames have been withdrawn from use and will not fly again.
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has coordinated an open letter from 35 chief executives of European regional airlines to European Union policymakers, requesting an immediate pause to the revision of EU261 passenger rights regulations. The organisation warns that the proposed compensation burdens, arriving alongside elevated jet fuel prices and rising operating costs, threaten the […]
Split payments start-up Hands In has announced a partnership with Amadeus’ payments division Outpayce. The deal will see the flexible payments service developed by Hands In being provided to Outpayce’s network of airlines and travel merchants. Split payments allows customers to use more than once payment type for a single transaction allowing them to manage […]
China has officially put pen to paper on a commitment to buy 200Boeing commercial aircraft for the country’s airlines. The news comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian nation, where, among other things, he met with Xi Jinping, his Chinese counterpart, in the capital of Beijing.