New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) will cancel or reschedule around 100 flights daily from June 15 to mid-September 2025 due to a significant infrastructure upgrade. This three-month project includes the closure of Runway 28/10 to install an advanced …
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has introduced a new directive mandating that passenger window shades remain closed during takeoff and landing at defense airfields until the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet. This regulation, effective from May 20, …
Indian tourists are increasingly canceling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan due to rising diplomatic tensions following Operation Sindoor, as both countries supported Pakistan. This shift has led to a 42% decline in visa applications for these destinations and a 60% …
A viral TikTok trend encouraging passengers to gift flight attendants for better service has raised ethical concerns and risks for airline staff. While small tokens like snacks are intended as gestures of appreciation, they can blur the lines between kindness …
Vueling Airlines has partnered with Australian firm MicroTau to trial innovative shark skin technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing aerodynamic performance. Announced on May 23, 2025, this collaboration makes Vueling the first European airline to implement MicroTau’s Riblet …
In 2024, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby became the highest-paid executive in the US airline industry, earning $33.9 million, a significant increase from 2023. This rise follows the lifting of executive pay caps imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compensation data …
Commercial flights between Panama and Venezuela are set to resume after nearly a year-long suspension, as confirmed by Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority on May 22, 2025. The flights were halted due to political tensions following Venezuela’s controversial presidential election on …
Air Europa has become the first Spanish airline to integrate the Boeing 737 MAX 8 into its fleet, officially joining on May 21, 2025, as part of a leasing agreement with AerCap. The airline plans to receive a total of …
Delta Air Lines Flight DL876 made an emergency landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on February 24, 2025, after thick smoke filled the cabin shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 717 was bound for Columbia Metropolitan Airport when pilots detected smoke …
United Airlines is facing a lawsuit filed by flight attendant Fillippo Marinesi, who claims he was wrongfully terminated after the airline allegedly surveilled him during his recovery from a serious spinal injury. Marinesi, employed since 2014 and recognized with awards, …
