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January 11th, 2022 7:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Seeks $618 Mn Compensation From Airbus in Airbus A350 Paint Issue

According to a court document, Qatar Airways seeks more than $600 million in compensation from Airbus for surface faults on Airbus A350 jetliners. The Gulf carrier is also seeking British judges to force France-based aircraft manufacturer to cease attempting to deliver any more of the planes until a design flaw is remedied. For months, the two corporations have been at odds over damages on Airbus A350 jetliners such as blistered... Read More

November 11th, 2021 3:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Etihad Airways to Showcase Abu Dhabi as World-Class Racing Destination

In light of the United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) golden jubilee year, Etihad Airways has launched the third phase of the celebration. In the third phase, the airline will showcase Formula 1, Music, and Fashion of the UAE over a three week period. Etihad Airways will be launching a series of videos in the coming three weeks starting with an Emirati female racing driver, Amna Al Qubaisi, who will show off... Read More

July 19th, 2020 8:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Skytrax Awards 2019: Qatar Airways Is the World’s Best Airline

Qatar Airways grabbed the top spot at the 2019 Skytrax Awards 2019. It is the fifth time that the airline is achieving this feat. The airline also grabbed the titles for World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class seat, and Best Airline in the Middle East. “It is a proud moment for the airline as our constant innovation and service standards set the benchmark in our industry,” said Qatar... Read More

July 4th, 2022 6:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aviation Chaos Continues in US and Europe Airports

As carriers scrambled to staff their planes, several hundred flights to the United States were cancelled on Saturday, the first day of a lengthy and almost definitely chaotic holiday travel weekend. British tourists should prepare for additional travel havoc this summer across Europe after Ryanair employees became the latest to threaten strike action on Saturday. All around the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe, there is aviation pandemonium. As... Read More

June 15th, 2022 2:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aviation Regulator Told Airlines to Ensure Their Summer Timetables “Deliverable”

On Tuesday, the government and the aviation authority sent letters to airlines advising them to make sure their summer schedules were "deliverable." They went on to say that cancelling flights in advance was "better" than cancelling flights at the last minute. It comes after tens of thousands of travellers were inconvenienced by airport cancellations and delays. The problem was particularly bad during Easter and last month's half-term school holiday, and... Read More

June 2nd, 2022 10:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

South African Carrier Kulula Grounds Flights Owing to Lack of Funds

Comair Ltd., the South African operator of IAG SA-owned British Airways aircraft, has suspended all flights due to a lack of finances and is awaiting additional investment. According to a statement released late Tuesday evening, the carrier, which also operates the domestic low-cost airline Kulula, has ceased all ticket sales with immediate effect. "The funding may be secured," Comair said of the company's administrators. The suspension will result in a... Read More

May 15th, 2022 6:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Airlines in a Fix as They Struggle to Hire Staff

Airlines in the UK have been going through a rough patch for the last couple of months as they battle with the problem of understaffing. The airlines in the country have been forced to cancel their flights on multiple occasions because of the shortage of staff. There has been a constant lack of an operable workforce which has disrupted flight schedules and caused numerous frustrated passengers to become stranded. The... Read More

April 23rd, 2022 1:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Resurrects Airline After 23 Years

Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, is planning to start a flag-carrier airline nearly a quarter-century after the previous one went out of business in the country once known as Swaziland. Starting later this year, Eswatini Air will fly from Mbabane to towns in neighbouring South Africa, including Johannesburg and Cape Town, according to Qiniso Dhlamini, chief executive officer of holding firm Royal Eswatini National Airways Corp. To begin service, the... Read More

February 26th, 2022 5:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affects Airline Industry

The impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the global aviation sector grew on Friday, with two more European countries banning Russian airlines and the European Union announcing restrictions on aeroplane component exports.  After London and Moscow blacklisted one another's airlines in a tit-for-tat response for the Ukraine incursion, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways began routing flights around Russian airspace. Poland and the Czech Republic have also announced that Russian... Read More

February 22nd, 2022 7:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Malaysia Airlines Joins Arab Air Carriers Organisation

Malaysia Airlines has joined the Arab Air Carriers’ Organisation (AACO), expanding its presence in North Africa and the Middle East. IAG, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are the other airlines that are part of the pan-Arabian organisation. Although Malaysia Airlines operated in loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline utilised the time to establish codeshare agreements and partnerships, most notably with Singapore Airlines, British Airways and JAL. The association with... Read More

February 4th, 2022 3:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India: Tata Group May Appoint Alex Cruz as CEO, Reports Say

Air India may get the aviation veteran Alex Cruz as its Chief Executive Officers, unconfirmed reports say. Cruz was the Chairman and CEO of British Airways for five years till 2020. He also headed a Spanish low-cost airline Vueling. Cruz resigned from British Airways during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when the airline cut 13,000 jobs. He is currently shown as an investor, board member and advisor on some... Read More

February 3rd, 2022 7:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ryanair Voted to be the Worst Short-Haul Airline in the UK for Refunds

Ryanair, a budget airline in the United Kingdom (UK) has been voted to be the worst short-haul carrier for processing refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The passengers of the airline are not at all satisfied with their experience in dealing with Ryanair’s customer care service for requesting for refunds. According to a report from Sky News, many passengers of the airline had to wait for more than a month for... Read More

January 20th, 2022 4:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Cancelling Flights at Last Moment Make Passengers Angry, Results in Protests

Air India passengers who were bound to board the flight to the United States (U.S.) on Wednesday were very angry when their flights were cancelled, and the airline didn’t give them any proper reason for the same. Due to the telecom operators Verizon and AT&T switching on 5G using C-band spectrum across the nation, Air India had cancelled flights to the United States. A total of four flights of the... Read More

January 7th, 2022 10:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airline Ratings Portal Publishes the List of Safest Airlines in the World

The value and demand for safe airlines have grown more than ever before. There has been a massive drop in aviation travel around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decline is likely to persist in 2022, with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continuing to inflict havoc globally. As a result, COVID-19 protocols have become an essential indicator of an airline’s safety. Other safety indicators of airlines... Read More

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