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…
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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…
Virgin pilot cleared over allegation of drunkenness
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that the pilot who was questioned by police following an allegation of drunkenness made at Heathrow…
Tickets go on sale for first Terminal 5 flights
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Tickets for the first flights from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 go on sale today. BA is making around 75,000 tickets…
Travel Counsellors appoints US general manager
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Travel Counsellors has appointed Peter Rasmussen as its new general manager in the US. The independent travel agency group said…
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