Qantas pilot saves disaster
John Alwyn-Jones - Apr 11, 2026
A report from Adelaide says that a pilot had only seconds to act when he saw a hang glider in…
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Gulf Air unveils plans for major restructure to curb losses
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Gulf Air is to cut its fleet and streamline its organisation as part of a new restructuring plan designed to…
FTO to launch environmental awards scheme for travel partners
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
The Federation of Tour Operators is launching an award scheme for hotels and other tourist businesses partners who meet high…
ATA buyout may be start of US air consolidation
David - Apr 10, 2026
It was not a failed merger such as US Airways’ highly publicized attempt to take over Delta, but with ATA…
Bizarre scene: cursing of Northwest pilot leads to cancelled flight
David - Apr 10, 2026
Las Vegas police are investigating a bizarre incident where a Northwest Airlines flight was cancelled because the pilot was yelling…
Cityjet for Air France launches at London City
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Services have now begun operating between London City Airport and five European cities under the new brand CityJet for Air…
Airlines to mobile users: Call again later
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
DUBAI: Airline passengers will have to wait a bit longer before they receive the go-ahead to use their Blackberrys on…
Paella or pizza? Lufthansa eyes the menu
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
FRANKFURT: Cash-rich Lufthansa is still weighing up the benefits of making a bid for either Iberia or Alitalia as prospects…
Hong Kong passengers first to arrive at Heathrow T5
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
LONDON: The first flight to be served by Heathrow airport’s new Terminal 5 in March next year will be a…
Transplant tourism under the microscope
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation is showing increasing concern over “transplant tourism”. The authority said demand for human organ transplants…
Singapore Girl, you really are a great way to fly
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
NEW YORK: Singapore Airlines was the favourite among travellers for in-flight amenities in a survey conducted by TripAdvisor.com. SIA snatched…
Amadeus and BA fail to meet deadline over distribution deal
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Amadeus has agreed to pay compensation to agents after failing to reach a distribution agreement with British Airways. It is…
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