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Airplane safety has hit a new record. But these ‘critical phase’ challenges are still a problem
This year hasn’t started well for aviation safety, with a runway collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport and a door plug blowing out mid-air from an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in January, and with four...
Need a Visa to Attend the 2024 Olympics? Start Your Application Now
Travellers from third countries who are planning to enter France for the purpose of attending the 2024 Olympics and require a Schengen visa are advised to initiate the visa application process now....
Emirates A380 Resumes Vienna Operations, Enhancing Connectivity and Passenger Experience
The Emirates A380 has returned to Vienna again after a break of nearly four years and carrying more than 400 passengers to the Austrian capital. Emirates has become the only air carrier to operate...
Air disruptions remain well above 2019 levels
Flight disruptions in 2023, as measured by schedule changes, were about three times higher than in 2019, according to air travel data provider Infare in an Amadeus report on aviation disruptions....
Delta is doing a special flight for viewing the Great American Eclipse
Delta Air Lines is offering a way to view the upcoming total solar eclipse closer up. The airline announced Monday that it'll be operating a special flight from Austin to Detroit on April 8, the day...
New Lounges: The oneworld Carriers Flying To Seoul & Amsterdam
With the alliance celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, oneworld has begun opening its branded lounges worldwide. Its first two lounges were opened in Seoul, South Korea, and Amsterdam, the...
Emirates to launch flights to Bogotá
Emirates has announced plans for its fourth route to South America, with daily Boeing 777-300ER flights to Bogotá launching on 3 June. The service will route via Miami, with the carrier stating that...
The three big changes coming to Cathay business class this year
Cathay Pacific’s been flying essentially the same long-range international business class seat since 2010, although the refined version rolled out in 2016 for the Airbus A350 contained some...
Kenya Scraps Eta Fees For Seven Countries
Kenya has abolished fees to apply for its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for travellers from seven countries, including the key source market of South Africa. The eTA came into effect at...