Major international airlines suspend service to Israel due to the conflict in Gaza.

In response to the conflict with Hamas and the escalating attacks on Gaza, major international airlines have suspended or reduced flights to Tel Aviv.

On Sunday, roughly half of all scheduled flights at the airport did not operate, and by Monday evening, a third had been canceled.

Bigger planes are the airlines' answer to crowded hubs and rising costs.

Faced with crowded airports, rising prices, a lack of pilots, and a rise in the number of people who want to travel, airlines are turning more and more to the same solution: bigger planes that can fit more people.

According to aviation data company Cirium, the 11 biggest U.S. airlines h...

After a heated disagreement, a passenger hits an American Airlines flight attendant

An American Airlines customer who was detained has been permanently barred from flying. Why, I hear you ask? According to a social media video that has gone viral, the passenger can be seen hitting a flight attendant. He was making his way to Los Angeles from the Mexican city of Los Cabos. On Sep...

The European Commission has Added 20 Russian Airlines to the EU Air Safety List

The European Commission has updated its EU Air Safety List. This list comprises airlines that are subject to operational restrictions or bans within the EU as they do not meet the international safety standards. 21 Russian-certified airlines have been added to the EU Air Safety List after the upd...

Thailand announces a tourist agreement with Emirates Airlines

A Thai energy business also built an office in Abu Dhabi lately. Today, Emirates and Thailand inked a tourist deal.

The airline from Dubai has inked a memorandum of understanding with Thailand's Tourism Authority to boost tourism in the Southeast Asian country. Emirates will market ...

Vance Chemicals Extended Contract with Singapore Airlines

Vance Chemicals Private Limited is a leading company of water-based disinfectants used on a daily basis. The company has proudly announced the extension of its contract with the national flag carrier of Singapore, Singapore Airlines Limited for the supply of Air Fresheners for inflight use.

Air Peace in Row with the UAE Government

Stakeholders from the Igbo Centre for Education and Culture Advancement (IGBOCECA) have come out to appreciate the Nigerian government for aptly resolving the issues between Dubai’s government and Air Peace, one of the most successful airlines in Africa.

Recently, both parties had...

Korean Airline industry resumes international flights under “living with COVID-19” scheme

In line with South Korean government’s plan of following the “living with COVID-19” scheme, the airline industry is beginning preparations for overseas flights.

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• Korean service carriers resume overseas flight operations
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A L-410 aircraft crashed in Russia, 16 people lost their lives

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• L-410 plane was carrying 22 people has crashed in Russia
• 16 people lost their lives and 6 of them are hospitalized

An aircraft carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia, on Sunday. The emergencies ministry said that ...

United Airlines dismissed workers refusing to get vaccinated, 593 workers affected

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• United Airlines has dismissed employees refusing to get vaccinated
• The company has dismissed 3% of its total workforce

United Airlines has dismissed employees who refused to agree to the requirement of being vaccinated for...

Japan Airlines Co. Ltd(JAL) is looking to raise 300 billion Yen to get out of funding challenges

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• Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) is looking to raise 300 billion yen (S$3.66 billion) by the end of the month.
• This is done to fund challenges faced because of the slump in air traffic.

Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) is planning t...

President Biden wants all evacuation to end before 31

The President of United States of America, has urged to speed up the evacuation process of American citizens, as well as Afghans who are at risk, as he believes this operation is vulnerable to threats by the Islamic extremist group.

The Taliban has been in control of the country for a w...

Australian Airline to furlough its employees

With reprising of the Covid-19 pandemic around the globe, as the countries are awaiting to fight the 3rd wave, the economical stability of nations has become highly questionable. The story being nothing different for Australian airlines.

With the multiple traveling restrictions and stay...

JAL BEGAN COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR ITS EMPLOYEES

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• JAL began COVID-19 vaccination for its employees.
• The airlines decided to begin administering shots at Tokyo's Haneda airport.
• JAL aims to inoculate about 36,000 group employees.
• JR East, Itochu Corp., univ...

TOKYO STOCKS END HIGHER OVER COVID-19 INOCULATIONS

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• Tokyo stocks end higher over COVID-19 inoculations.
• The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 131.80 points, or 0.46 percent.
• Topix index of all First Section issues on the TSE finished 16.15 points, or 0.84 percent.

AIRDO CO., SOLASEED AIR TO SET UP HOLDING COMPANY IN OCT. 2022

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• Airdo Co., Solaseed Air to set up holding company in Oct. 2022.
• To improve finances, they will reduce costs through joint aircraft maintenance and procurement of supplies.
• They have no plans to cut jobs and expect their b...

S. KOREAN AIRLINES TO RAISE FUEL SURCHARGES FROM JUNE

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• S. Korean airlines to raise fuel surcharges from June.
• The amount will be raised specifically for international routes.
• One-way tickets on international routes surcharge will range from 3,600 won to 20,400 won.

JAPANESE AIRLINES TO STREGTHEN TIES WITH LOW COST CARRIERS

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• Japanese airlines to strengthen ties with low cost carriers.
• ANA Holdings is likely to launch a new LCC brand in the year to March 2023.
• ANA Holdings reported a record net loss of $3.7 billion.
• JAL posted a net...

AIR INDIA TO CUT DOWN FREQUENCY OF ITS US NONSTOP AMID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

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• Indian air-carrier Air India has decided to cut down frequency of its popular US non stop from later part of this week

• Air India currently has nearly 30 weekly flights and has decided to slash flights from Delhi, then followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru

ANA RECORDED A NET LOSS OF $3.7 BILLION IN FY 2020

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• ANA recorded a net loss of $3.7 billion in FY 2020.
• The loss was attributed to slump in travel demand hurt by the pandemic.
• ANA Holdings expects a net profit of 3.5 billion yen in FY 2021.
• ANA recorded domestic...