50 killed in crash of Boeing plane in Russia
Cheryl - Nov 18, 2026
A Boeing 737 crashed in Russia yesterday, killing all 50 passengers on board. Six crew members and 44 passengers died…
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Finnair strike avoided but services still disrupted
Bev - Nov 15, 2026
Strike action by Finnair staff has been called off but the airline will still not operate the 130 flights it…
Behaviour-based airport checks are dismissed as useless
Bev - Nov 15, 2026
Behavioural screening at US airports is little better than guessing and has wasted $1 billion since 2007, a report has…
IAG sets bullish profit target
Bev - Nov 15, 2026
British Airways parent IAG will announce a more bullish profit target for 2015 to investors today. At its Capital Markets…
Heathrow gets Heston, Gatwick gets Nando’s
Bev - Nov 15, 2026
Just days after Heathrow revealed it was getting a new swanky restaurant by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal, Gatwick has announced…
Airport screening program is dismissed as useless
Cheryl - Nov 14, 2026
TSA behavioral screening at airports is little better than guessing and has wasted $1 billion since 2007, a Government Accountability…
Ryanair unveils nine new routes for Dublin
Bev - Nov 14, 2026
Ryanair will open nine new routes from Dublin from April 2014 and will increase frequencies on eight existing routes. It…
Wizz Air announces extra flights from London
Linsey McNeill - Nov 14, 2026
Budget airline Wizz Air has finalised a US$549 million deal to add six new Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet…
Emirates blames fuel costs and currency for headwinds
Bev - Nov 14, 2026
Dubai's Emirates Airline posted a small increase in first half profit, but said high fuel prices dragged on earnings. Emirates…
Virgin Australia in cash call
Bev - Nov 14, 2026
Virgin Australia's three major shareholders - Air New Zealand, Etihad and Singapore Airlines - will underwrite the carrier's AU$350 million…
Plaza Premium launches flagship lounge
Ian Jarrett - Nov 14, 2026
Plaza Premium Lounge has opened its flagship lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. Located in the airport's West Hall,…
Too heavy to fly, Frenchman sails home
Ian Jarrett - Nov 14, 2026
A 230kg (35-stone) Frenchman deemed too heavy to fly by British Airways has arrived in New York to head home…
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