May 26th, 2022 10:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Cathay Pacific Plans to Increase Flights Between Hong Kong and India: Report

Cathay Pacific, one of the largest airlines headquartered in Hong Kong has shared its plans to increase flights between India and Hong Kong. After the government lifted the ban on international flights on March 27, Cathay Pacific in no time started flying service to India. The airline started flying to Mumbai and Delhi on May 4 and May 6, respectively. The airline resumed operations from Delhi and Mumbai with three... Read More

May 11th, 2022 11:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Play, an Icelandic Carrier, Launches First Flight to Boston Today

Following a successful start to its US operations in April, Icelandic carrier PLAY will launch its maiden flight from Boston today. Over the next year, the airline intends to transport over 1 million people to and from the United States, with flights to New York and Orlando slated to begin later this summer. PLAY, an Icelandic low-cost airline, is ready to establish its second US destination, Boston Logan International Airport,... Read More

US Carrier aha! Surpasses 1,500 Flights Milestone Today

ExpressJet Airlines' leisure carrier, aha! - the 'air-hotel-adventure' brand, is set to exceed 1,500 flights today. The first flight of US carrier aha!, operated by ExpressJet Airlines, was on October 24, 2021, from Nevada's Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Washington's Pasco/Tri-Cities Airport (PSC). ExpressJet is an amalgamation of Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Continental Express, with a history dating back more than 40 years. ExpressJet most recently served United Airlines as... Read More

Nigerian Carriers Cancels Flight Grounding Protest Against Rise of Fuel Prices

Nigerian airline operators have put off a planned flight suspension in protest of increased jet fuel prices. Nigerian airlines had planned to cancel flights on Monday, but they will continue to operate till further notice. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has declared that its planned collective action to ground flights in protest of soaring fuel costs will not be carried out. The airline association, which represents Nigeria's nine domestic... Read More

Emirates Returns to Bali After a Two- Hiatus

Emirates returned to the famous Indonesian travel destination of Bali on May 1 after a two-year break. The Boeing 777 aircraft will fly the route five times each week. Emirates flight 398 (EK398) arrived at Denpasar International Airport (DPS) at 22:15 local time and was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute given to new planes and routes. The flight was scheduled to leave Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 09:10... Read More

April 27th, 2022 11:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jetstar Asia Resumed Singapore to Surabaya Flights on April 25th

On April 25th, Jetstar Asia restarted service from Singapore to Surabaya, a vital route for both pleasure and business travel. Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city after Jakarta, is one of the region's most vital trading hubs. After the pandemic halted international travel, Juanda International Airport reopened for international flights in December. It will also be a watershed moment in Jetstar Asia's recovery from COVID-19-related economic losses, curtailed flights, and decreased... Read More

April 25th, 2022 7:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Cathay Pacific Announces Recommencement of Flights Between India and Hong-Kong

The Hong-Kong based airline Cathay Pacific announced on Thursday that it plans to resume flights from its base in Hong Kong to India’s capital city and Mumbai. The flights have been scheduled to resume from May 4 for the Mumbai to Hong-Kong service whereas the Delhi to Hong-Kong service will start from May 6. Notably, Hong Kong has been witnessing restrictions due to Covid-19 and recently, India’s flag carrier Air... Read More

April 21st, 2022 8:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

For the First Ever Since the Pandemic, India’s Daily Domestic Passengers Exceed 400,000

India has returned to pre-pandemic traffic levels exactly two years and one month after suspending all domestic flights. On April 17th, 407,900 passengers flew within the country, bringing the total back to 2019 levels and indicating that the long-awaited rebound has arrived. Since domestic flights resumed in May 2020, Indian airlines have experienced a series of setbacks, ranging from the government's decision to limit capacity and ticket rates to waves... Read More

April 15th, 2022 8:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates to Offer All Cabin Classes With Special Easter Menu

In addition to the locally themed cuisine offered on all flights, the Dubai-based carrier will offer a special Easter menu. From April 16th to April 18th, it will be accessible in all cabin classes for customers flying from Dubai to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, the Philippines, and South Africa. Additionally, from April 23rd to April 25th, Emirates will allow travellers to celebrate Orthodox Easter with special meals on flights from... Read More

April 15th, 2022 8:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Biman Bangladesh Planes Collided in Hangar Return to the Service

When a Boeing 777 and a Boeing 737 crashed in a Dhaka Airport hangar this week, Biman Bangladesh Airlines officials prepared for terrible news. The planes might be out of service for up to two weeks, according to preliminary estimates. However, the airline has confirmed that both Boeing planes have been repaired and are ready to fly again. After travelling to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, one of the planes, a... Read More

April 10th, 2022 11:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lufthansa – The German Flag Carrier Acquires Additional $ 11 billion Debt

The German flag carrier Lufthansa has acquired an additional $ 11 billion in debt because of the covid-19 pandemic. This is clear evidence of the fact that even though air travel across the globe has improved a lot, the effects of the pandemic haven’t quite left the airlines. The factors like the significant growth in the number of flights cancellation and ever-growing debt are still keeping airlines such as Lufthansa... Read More

April 8th, 2022 10:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qantas Group Is Planning Flights to India and South Korea

Qantas and Jetstar are expanding its international network out of Sydney this year, with new direct flights to India and Korea. From September 14, Qantas' widebody Airbus A330 aircraft will fly four weekly return flights from Sydney to Bangalore. These will be the first nonstop flights between Australia and southern India, shaving nearly three hours off the current quickest flight time between Sydney and Bengaluru. Qantas will operate up to... Read More

April 7th, 2022 7:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hong Kong Goes Off the Map as an Aviation Hub

According to a trade association representing hundreds of airlines worldwide, Hong Kong has ceased to serve as an international aviation hub as it restricts inbound flights and quarantines arriving passengers. At a press conference on Wednesday, Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, stated, "It's basically off the map today, and I believe it'll be tough for Hong Kong to recover. It'll lag much behind the rebound we're... Read More

April 4th, 2022 8:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Colombia Increases Flights To Ecuador & Dominican Republic

Colombian aviation is improving, with carriers increasing routes to Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. LATAM has restarted service to Quito, Ecuador, and Wingo has begun service to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Wingo, a low-cost carrier, has begun its fourth flight to the Dominican Republic, connecting Medelln International Airport (MDE) and Santo Domingo (SDQ).  The first flight took off on March 31st, as part of a twice-weekly schedule that includes Monday... Read More

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