Israeli carrier Israir books commercial flight slots to UAE

Israeli carrier Israir books commercial flight slots to UAE

Israeli carrier Israir said on Sunday it had reserved slots for commercial flights from Tel Aviv to the United Arab…

Lufthansa investors back $10 bln German government rescue

Lufthansa investors back $10 bln German government rescue

Lufthansa shareholders on Thursday backed a 9 billion euro ($10 billion) government bailout, securing the future of Germany’s flagship airline…

Team activated to support global airline safety as Middle East tensions rise

Team activated to support global airline safety as Middle East tensions rise

An international aviation team has been activated to support “effective coordination and communication” between airlines and countries as tensions mount…

IATA cuts 2019 airline profit forecast, sees stability in 2020Transport

IATA cuts 2019 airline profit forecast, sees stability in 2020

Airline profits are on course to fall faster than expected in 2019 as trade wars hit global commerce and broader…

Avianca to pack more seats into planes as part of recovery plan, executive says

Avianca to pack more seats into planes as part of recovery plan, executive says

Latin American airline Avianca will look to increase the number of passengers it can fit into a plane without enlarging…

Ryanair Irish pilot union begins ballot on strike action

Ryanair Irish pilot union begins ballot on strike action

Ryanair’s Irish pilot union on Tuesday began a ballot of members on possible strike action with results due by Aug.…

Fly connected to satellite Wi-Fi: American AirlinesInnovation

Fly connected to satellite Wi-Fi: American Airlines

No more eternal flights, boredom or never-ending conversations. American Airlines now offers satellite Wi-Fi to its passengers to ensure you’re…

Southwest Airlines mechanics dispute ends just as American’s heats upTourism Insight News

Southwest Airlines mechanics dispute ends just as American’s heats up

Southwest Airlines Co’s mechanics union said on Tuesday its members had overwhelmingly voted to ratify a tentative contract agreement with…

Jet Airways pilots’ union asks India’s top court to direct lender to release funds

Jet Airways pilots’ union asks India’s top court to direct lender to release funds

Jet Airways’ pilots’ union has appealed to India’s top court to direct State Bank Of India (SBI) to release interim…

Thomas Cook sets May 7 deadline for interest in airline businessTourism Insight News

Thomas Cook sets May 7 deadline for interest in airline business

Thomas Cook has set a deadline of May 7 for expressions of interest in its airline business, with Indigo Partners…