Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific are rewarding their employees with significant bonuses amid strong performances. Alaska Airlines announced a record $327 million payout in its annual Performance Based Pay program, equating to six weeks of additional pay for each employee, …
An Air Busan A321 caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Tuesday night while preparing for a flight to Hong Kong. The fire ignited in the tail section around 10:30 p.m., but all 176 passengers and …
Etihad Airways is expanding its Italian network by adding a third daily flight to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), effective November 1, 2025. This will increase weekly capacity to 12,600 seats, representing a 115% year-on-year …
Boeing faced significant financial challenges in Q4 2024, reporting revenues of $15.2 billion and losses of $5.46 per share. Operational hurdles, including a work stoppage with the IAM, led to a $3.5 billion cash flow loss. Despite these setbacks, Boeing …
Vietnam’s airline industry is growing rapidly, with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air leading the charge. Vietnam Airlines pilots earn between $120,000 and $216,000 annually, with benefits like career advancement, generous leave, and comprehensive insurance. In contrast, VietJet pilots make $96,000 …
Volotea, the Spanish budget airline, will close its Athens base at Athens International Airport by summer 2025, concluding six years of operations there. Despite the base closure, flights will continue via routes from other cities within its network. Volotea has …
In 2024, the global aviation industry has seen a significant recovery, with airline capacities increasing after pandemic disruptions. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport remains the busiest airport worldwide, accommodating 62.7 million seats, followed by Dubai International Airport at 60.2 million, showcasing …
The aviation industry is facing a significant pilot shortage that has persisted for over four years, with projections estimating a need for 613,000 to 674,000 additional pilots globally by 2043. Factors contributing to this crisis include the aftermath of the …
Cathay Pacific Airways has launched its Aria Suites, an innovative business class experience designed to transform luxury air travel. The airline is retrofitting its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with operations already underway on long-haul routes, including flights to London Heathrow. Starting …
A tragic accident occurred at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Monday morning, claiming the life of an American Airlines employee who was struck by a ramp vehicle around 9:30 a.m. This incident, highlighting the dangers faced by airport ground staff, …
