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MIAMI – The CEOs of Ryanair Group (FR) and Wizz Air (W6) have called on regulators to reinstate the 80/20 airport slot rule or risk stifling the recovery. A report today on routesonline.com discusses FR’s Michael O’Leary and W6’s József Váradi speaking at the 30th ACI Europe Annual Assembly & Congress. Both CEOs are calling …
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LONDON – One of the things that the aviation industry has been working on over the last few years has been women’s representation in the industry. Whilst major strides have been accomplished at the moment, there is still plenty to do, as explained in my interviews with Lucy Isabel (LI) (@LucyIsabel33) and Daisy Bing (DB) …
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LONDON – Qatar Airways (QR) today unveiled a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted with a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 livery to mark two years until the tournament kicks off on November 21, 2022. The bespoke aircraft was hand-painted to commemorate the airline’s partnership with FIFA. More aircraft in the QR fleet will feature the FIFA livery …
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LONDON – Aegean Airlines (A3) announced it will offer 33 seasonal routes for summer 2021. Of these 33 routes, 11 will have no direct competition. Out of these new connections, 27 routes will be served twice-weekly. Others might see higher frequencies, according to the airline. Aegean Airlines is Greece’s flag carrier and the largest Greek …
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Summary List Placement The airline industry’s hope for an air travel resurgence during the holiday season may be dashed as some travelers are looking to avoid flying amid a coronavirus surge. Rising COVID-19 cases and new lockdown orders from governors across the US that limit how many people can be at Thanksgiving dinner are forcing …
Summary List Placement A vaccine to end the coronavirus pandemic is nearing the finish line and getting it from the manufacturing point to the injection site will be one of the cargo aviation industry’s most consequential missions to date. In the pandemic’s nascent period, the most valuable commodity was personal protective equipment. The easy-to-transport essentials …
AirlineRatings.com is opening its vaults to reveal some stunning new photos of the classic Boeing 707 /720 family. The images are from the Boeing Historical Archives and are of both the 707 and 720. We hope you enjoy. READ Massive effort to recertify 737 MAX. Pan American Airways first 707 rolls out. TWA Boeing 720. …
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In the COVID world, there is more danger en route to the airport. That is the unshakable conclusion of all the research into airport and aircraft cleanliness done by the industry over the past six months. Most airports and airlines have turned check-in facilities, lounges and aircraft into operating theatres for cleanliness. A combination of …
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AirAsia tops COVID-19 ratings with seven stars according to the latest assessment by Airlineratings.com AirlineRatings.com was the first to develop unique COVID-19 health ratings for airlines to give comfort to air travellers, whether about to make a flight or planning their next adventure. Flying in this unsettled world means travelling safely is now of paramount importance …
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AirAsia is adding new technology to make flying more hygienic and seamless for passengers. The airline has partnered with digital transformation company GrayMatter to launch Scan2Fly, an industry-leading technology that can determine a passenger’s eligibility to fly before they arrive at the airport, including real-time verification of relevant health documentation. AirAsia is one of the …
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MIAMI – Amid a popular trend known as “flights to nowhere” due to COVID-19 restrictions across Asia, Taiwanese carrier EVA Air (BR) is launching a speed-dating flight to nowhere, Matador Network reported on November 18. As stated in the portal, BR “is partnering with travel experience company Mobius for the ‘Fly! Love is in the Air’ …
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Summary List Placement The TravelPro Platinum Elite Expandable Carry-On is one of the best soft-sided suitcases on the market. It easily fits a week’s worth of clothes and even has the option to expand up to two full inches. This suitcase also comes with extra perks like a built-in USB port, a garment bag, and a …
MIAMI – American-based Spirit Airlines (NK) launched a non-stop route between Indianapolis (IND) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) on Wednesday morning. The inaugural flight departed at 10:20 am local time from IND, according to a company statement. “For those ready to return safely to the skies and a warm winter destination, Spirit is giving Hoosiers one …
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MIAMI – As per a signed Memorandum of Understanding between Bahrain and Israel, both countries have agreed to start operating commercial flights. The cooperation agreement also includes procedures to open embassies and commence a joint visa system. Israeli Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani remarked the importance of the steps reached. These encompass side-by-side …
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Boeing 737 MAX. Photo: Boeing It “Should Never Be Allowed to Fly Again” Families who lost loved ones in the March 10, 2019 crash of Flight ET302 have repeatedly challenged the rush of the United States to bring the originally self-certified Boeing aircraft back into the air without appropriate feedback from international agencies and proper …
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MIAMI – Orlando International Airport (MCO) has introduced new equipment and protocols to reduce the possibility of the further spread of COVID-19. Alongside the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), MCO installed new acrylic barriers and no-touch identification readers. According to TSA spokeswoman Lorie Dankers, the series of enhanced measures will reduce physical contact and cross-contamination. Additionally, at TSA security …
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MIAMI – Korean Air Lines (KE) will continue the deal to buy its smaller local competitor Asiana Airlines (OZ) without job cuts, the chairman of the group said Wednesday. “The company made a decision to acquire (Asiana Airlines) to make a contribution to the development of the country’s airline industry,” Korean Air Chairman Cho Won-tae …
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LONDON – Airways acquired exclusive access to the Skift Aviation Forum that is taking place over the course of today to discuss the future of the industry, especially with COVID-19 decimating aviation currently. The eight-hour conference will be split up into a plethora of topics from both industry experts as well as CEOs or executive …
Summary List Placement From Denver, my sister and I drove down to Santa Fe for a long weekend of Southwestern eats, art, and nature. We stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, a 57-acre property that has implemented a comprehensive COVID-19 response strategy. We booked a Double Queen Casita for $950 per night during …
The new boss of Virgin Australia, Jayne Hrdlicka, says the airline will retain its Perth-based fly-in, fly-out operation but warns the service needs an overhaul to compete with rival Qantaslink. Ms Hrdlicka told Airlineratings.com that while Virgin Australia Regional Airlines would survive under private equity owners Bain Capital, there was a “lot of work to …
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rescinded its order that halted commercial operations of the Boeing 737 MAX. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA’s jurisdiction including those in the US to take the steps necessary to resume service and Boeing to begin making deliveries. “We will never forget the lives …
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MIAMI – German flag-carrier Lufthansa (LH) is set to debut a technology-driven boarding process that promises to reduce points of contact. ‘Star Alliance Biometrics’ is a facial recognition-based boarding process that will be available exclusively to passengers flying on alliance-member carriers. Swiss Air Lines (LX), a member of the Lufthansa Group, will also be utilizing …
Bringing the Boeing 737 MAX back into service after two tragic crashes that claimed 346 lives has been the most comprehensive aircraft re-evaluation since the Comet tragedies of the early 1950s. Yesterday, the US Federal Aviation Authority, gave the green light for the return to service to US airlines of the 737 MAX after a …
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Virgin Australia lounge Melbourne Airport (MEL). Photo: Wiki Commons Lounges to Re-Open The airline has confirmed that the airline’s lounges will re-open at Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Gold Coast. The airline claims that as government-imposed travel restrictions ease and travel demand resumes, the domestic lounges will open at airports where high volumes of …
LONDON – Emirates (EK) announced plans to operate its Airbus A380 aircraft four times a day to London Heathrow (LHR) from November 27 and six times a week to Manchester (MAN) from December 2. EK will also deploy additional A380 services to Moscow, changing from the current twice-weekly to a daily service starting November 25. …
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