- No Getting over The Jet Lag[Mar. 31, 2007]
Airline crew and passengers who frequently fly between several time zones face a number of health problems including disruptions in a woman's menstrual cycle and even short-term psychiatric disturbances, researchers from the UK warn in a report.
- Delta Becomes Only U.S. Carrier to Fly Nonstop to Austria[May 21, 2007]
On May 21, Delta Air Lines became the only U.S. airline to operate service nonstop to the heart of Austria with new flights between the world's largest airline hub in Atlanta and Austria's capital of Vienna. The five-time weekly service is the second of 14 new international routes to be launched by Delta this summer as part of the airline's ongoing international expansion.
- Bees Force Plane to Land[May 28, 2007]
A passenger plane was forced to land after flying into a swarm of British bees on May 31.
- Virgin Atlantic Begins Kenya Flights, Vows to Help Elephants[Jun. 02, 2007]
British entrepreneur Richard Branson landed in Kenya on June 2 on Virgin Atlantic Airways' maiden flight to the east African country and vowed to help protect some 2,000 elephants threatened by encroachment.
- Boeing Redelivers First of Three Air France 747-400BCFs[May 30, 2007]
On May 30, Boeing and Air France celebrated the redelivery of a 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter to Air France, the first of three BCFs scheduled for redelivery to the airline in 2007. The first redelivery is set to take place on June 4.
- Qantas Announces Expanded International Schedule[May 28, 2007]
On May 28, Qantas announced changes to its international schedule that would see the airline increase services to Los Angeles and South Africa and add a South American destination to its network.
- 3 Out of 4 Australians Agree - Jetstar Has A Positive Effect[May 21, 2007]
Jetstar took to the skies three years ago in May 2004, and a survey released on May 21, 2007, highlights that almost 3 out of 4 Australians believe Jetstar, the every day low fares airline, has had a positive effect on airfares.
- Air Jamaica Drops Heathrow Service, Sells Slots to Virgin Atlantic[May 28, 2007]
Air Jamaica will drop its Kingston-London Heathrow route, on which it reportedly was losing US$20 - US$25 million annually, and sold its LHR landing and takeoff slots to Virgin Atlantic Airways, according to media reports out of London and Jamaica.
- Sydney Airport Awards over AU$66,000 to Eight Local Schools[May 22, 2007]
Eight local schools in areas surrounding Australia's Sydney Airport have been awarded Sydney Airport Education grants.
- Sydney Airport Congratulates Qantas on New First Lounge[May 23, 2007]
On May 23, Sydney Airport has congratulated Qantas on the opening of the new First lounge at Sydney Airport's T1 International Terminal.