October 17, 2017 8:43 pm ET
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October 9, 2017 12:20 pm ET -
Aerolineas Argentinas Suspends Flights to Venezuela as Economic Activity Worsens
Aerolineas Argentinas is the latest of a growing list of airlines to indefinitely suspend flights to the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, citing concerns over security in Venezuela due to increasing violence and immense political uncertainty. This suspension follows a temporary…
October 7, 2017 9:07 am ET -
KLM Offers Virtual Reality Experience for Budget Travelers
In a unique plan to attract more customers, KLM announced that its new app “Flight Upgrader" has been made available, offering passengers the opportunity to upgrade virtually via a special headset. Utilizing either Google Cardboard or a virtual reality…
October 5, 2017 8:16 am ET -
Colombia’s Avianca Allowed to Hire Foreign Pilots to Combat Strikes
Aerocivil, the civil aviation authority of Colombia, is allowing Bogota-based Avianca to hire pilots from other countries in order to fly aircraft that have been grounded by striking pilots. Avianca made the decision after more than 700 of the company's…
October 2, 2017 12:49 pm ET -
A Closer Look as Air India Inches Closer to Privatization
As the flag carrier of India, Air India has encountered troubling times over the past few years, finally resulting in the Indian government beginning proceedings to privatize the airline. The airline has been bleeding cash for years, being propped up…
October 2, 2017 7:17 am ET -
Monarch Airlines Ceases Operations, Begins Administration Process
Monarch Airlines has confirmed that it is ceasing operations and going into administration immediately, leaving 110,000 customers overseas causing the cancellation of over 300,000 future bookings. "This is the update I hoped I would never have to write. Despite our…