Following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in late November 2024, airline operations are cautiously resuming at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport. This marks a significant step toward restoring normalcy and tourism in Lebanon. Several Arab airlines, including Royal Jordanian …
Air Ceilao has submitted its air operator’s certificate (AOC) application, aiming to launch commercial operations by May 2025. The new Sri Lankan airline plans to operate two A320 Family aircraft, connecting Colombo with key destinations in the Middle East and …
Turkish Airlines has launched its new route to Sydney, Australia, marking its second destination in the country alongside Melbourne. This expansion is part of the airline’s strategy to enhance its global presence, now totaling 351 destinations. CEO Bilal Ekşi acknowledged …
Air Canada is launching non-stop flights from Vancouver to Manila starting April 2, 2025, enhancing connectivity between Canada and the Philippines. The initiative celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations and is part of Air Canada’s strategy to expand in Southeast …
South African Airways (SAA) faces a potential strike from the SAA Pilots Association (SAAPA) over wage negotiations, with pilots demanding a 15.7% salary increase, down from an initial 30%. SAA has rejected these demands, citing financial instability and warning that …
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is poised to resume flights to Europe and is hopeful for U.S. approval to restart services to New York following the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) lifting of a ban. PIA plans to reintroduce flights using …
On December 3, 2024, China Airlines launched its inaugural fifth freedom flight from Melbourne to Auckland, enhancing trans-Tasman travel options. Flight CI 57, utilizing an Airbus A350, offers lie-flat business class seats and operates as a seasonal extension of its …
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has resumed direct flights between Tokyo Haneda and Milan Malpensa after a 14-year hiatus, with the inaugural flight taking off on December 3, 2023. This service, operating three times a week, aims to bolster travel and …
On December 1, 2024, Thai Airways resumed direct flights between Bangkok and Brussels, marking a significant milestone for travelers between Thailand and Belgium. The daily service, operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, covers 5,761 miles in approximately 11 hours, enhancing connectivity …
Lufthansa is set to transform the travel experience with its new Allegris cabin configuration, debuting on March 30, 2025, on Airbus A350 flights to destinations like Shanghai, San Francisco, and Chicago. Key features include enhanced Business Class options such as …
