ITA Airways has partnered with digital travel leader Booking.com, according to a statement from the carrier on August 23, 2023. Customers of the Italian flag carrier can now book flights and accommodations directly on the airline's website, with a choice of over 28 million accommodations worldwide. Booking.com is a popular online travel agency and platform allowing users to book hotels, apartments, villas, hostels, and accommodations. Booking.com was founded in 1996. Originally named "Bookings.nl," it was established in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In…
Both the Qantas Group and Air New Zealand announced significant profits this week for the first full year of post-Covid operations. Both Australia and New Zealand observe a financial year that runs from 01 July through 30 June. The Australian carrier posted an ‘underlying profit before tax’ of AU$2.47 billion…
Boeing has found another significant manufacturing flaw in its 737 Max aircraft and it’s likely to throw a curveball at deliveries of its most popular aircraft. The company says fuselages from its largest contractor, Spirit AeroSystems, have random extra holes drilled in the rear pressurization bulkhead. The Air Current broke…
After only two months of operations, startup carrier Red Way Airlines has announced that it will be shutting down at the end of the month. The Lincoln, Neb.-based airline’s last flights will take place on Aug. 31. Insurmountable Challenges for a Small Startup In a statement posted to its Facebook…
The Qantas Group recently unveiled the future of the Qantas fleet with their most recent order from both of the manufacturing giants, Airbus and Boeing. The deal will have the Australian flag carrier taking delivery of 24 additional aircraft, 12 Airbus A350s and 12 Boeing 787s. The latest press release…
In the competitive skies where luxury, comfort, and innovation constantly evolve, Japan Airlines is gearing up to set a new standard. The airline discreetly shared plans to showcase its latest business class product for the Airbus A350-1000 this upcoming October. An In-depth Look into the Upcoming Premium Experience While Japan…
Qatar Airways has been flying high since expanding its network around the world, especially since the FIFA World Cup last December, announcing expansions of services in the U.S., and deepen its cooperations with the American carriers. Qatar Airways has now announced that it will increase its services on Oct.30 by…
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest state airline, and Boeing, a global aviation giant, have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration in the aviation industry. This strategic partnership will establish a joint venture to manufacture aircraft parts, showcasing the convergence of expertise between the renowned aircraft manufacturer and the prominent carrier. The ambitious…
Over the summer, two major developments in disability accessibility were announced by American carriers. In early June, Delta Air Lines announced that one of its subsidiaries is developing a seat that would allow passengers to stay in their power wheelchairs during a flight. At the end of July, United Airlines…
Essential Air Service (EAS) is truly a hot issue with EAS routes changing more in the past year than they have in the past five, with airlines requesting to terminate service left and right. The top EAS carriers have also shifted, with Contour and Southern Airways Express slowly growing in…
