Runway movements at London Gatwick Airport were halted for nearly an hour on Wednesday afternoon after the main runway was temporarily closed for emergency repairs. The closure led to numerous flight diversions and delays throughout the afternoon and evening. Closure Due to Reported Fuel Leak Initial reports indicate that an aircraft experienced a fuel leak on Runway 08R/26L. Emergency equipment attended the scene and the runway was subsequently shut down for repairs. Reports of the closure began appearing on social…
As the airlines around the globe recorded a profit after the pandemic, South Korea’s Asiana Airlines wasn't left behind and posted a net profit of 1.8 billion won ($1.36 million) in the second quarter of 2023. The sales reached 1.57 trillion won in the second quarter, but operating profit still…
A month after resuming scheduled operations, the Nigerian airline Azman Air has once again halted its flights. Known for its domestic services and Hajj charters, the Nigerian carrier temporarily halted all operations due to ongoing aircraft maintenance issues. The carrier's troubles have led to the grounding of its fleet, leaving…
Private jet flights have seen a massive increase in popularity over the past few years. It has left the realm of being reserved only for the rich and famous, with “regular” people now choosing to fly private when they need to travel. Here are a few reasons why. Fast &…
The French government has announced plans to raise airline taxes to fund railways. The tax will apply to first-class and business-class tickets. The new taxes are part of France’s efforts to promote train travel to meet its environmental goals. The increase will be included in France’s 2024 finance bill and…
Delta Air Lines has loaded two new routes into their booking site, but they don't touch any of the carrier's hubs. United Airlines, and especially American Airlines, have histories of adding routes between two non-hub cities, especially when there are major sporting events happening. But it is rare to see…
Emirates' premium economy has achieved tremendous success in its inaugural year, owing to the dedication and efforts of the cabin crew team, which has now expanded to an impressive 20,000 members. Since its introduction in August 2022, over 160,000 customers have traded to fly in Emirates' premium economy. The product…
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat recently announced further network expansion into South America during the upcoming northern winter schedule. Subject to government approvals the airline will fly to Lima, Peru twice weekly from Toronto and once a week from Montreal. Air Transat is part of the Transat A.T. Inc. tourism…
As the world moves past the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines are back to making money again. Passengers are returning to the skies across the world eager to make up for lost time. One such airline that has benefited from this pent-up demand is Turkish Airlines. The airline finished the second quarter…
Since the Tata Group took over the airline, there had been much speculation about its rebranding, which came to an end. Mr. N. Chandrasekharan, the Chairman of Tata Group, revealed the logo and livery on Thursday in New Delhi. This significant step marks a massive milestone for Air India in…
