- Airline Alliance Oneworld, Which Represents Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Qantas, Rolls out Tech Upgrades 'to Stay Relevant'[Feb. 02, 2019]
The global alliance which represents heavyweight airlines Cathay Pacific, British Airways, American Airlines and Qantas has rolled out customer service upgrades to try and stop frequent fliers defecting to rivals.
- Emirates Airlines Reduces Baggage Allowance For Economy Ticket Fliers[Feb. 01, 2019]
For years Emirates Airlines has been a top-rated airline when flying. Much of their recognition comes as a result of their great fleet of planes and extra care toward customer service and customer experience. While many travelers fly Emirates Airlines, they need to be aware of some upcoming changes.
- China Becomes Key Dynamic Force of Global Civil Aviation: IATA Director General[Jan. 31, 2019]
China is becoming a key influencer of the global aviation industry, as well as a key dynamic force in powering the global civil aviation growth, said a senior official of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Beijing.
- Kenya Airways to leave Skyteam?[Jan. 30, 2019]
Kenya Airways could be the next carrier to cancel its membership of alliance Skyteam.
- U.S. Shutdown May Have Done Lasting Damage to Air Traffic Control[Jan. 30, 2019]
The 35-day partial government shutdown could spur early retirements among the already thin ranks of air-traffic controllers and may postpone adoption of critical satellite-based aircraft navigation, a union official warned.
- Airlines Say They're Close to a 'Tipping Point' Due to the Shutdown[Jan. 24, 2019]
U.S. airline bosses stepped up their criticism of the partial government shutdown, warning that the closing threatens to snarl air travel.
- 'Maddening' U.S. Shutdown Hangs over Airlines Even As Profits Beat[Jan. 24, 2019]
Three major U.S. airlines said on Thursday the U.S. government partial shutdown had not yet had a major financial impact but a tipping point might be near.
- U.S. Sanctions Hit Iran-Backed Airlines, Fighters in Syria[Jan. 24, 2019]
The United States on Thursday targeted two Iran-backed foreign fighter militias in Syria and two airlines that help send weapons to Syria in fresh sanctions as Washington prepares for a military withdrawal from the war-torn country.
- Message from Tom Enders, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus[Jan. 24, 2019]
"The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of global aviation for more than a century. This great nation gave birth to the jet engine and later the first jet-powered airliner. It is worldrenowned for its skills and capabilities in the field of flight.
- Boeing Warns That a Prolonged Government Shutdown Could Hurt Its Business and Overall Aviation Industry[Jan. 24, 2019]
The partial U.S. government shutdown hasn't had much of an impact on Boeing yet, but the world's largest aircraft manufacturer is calling on Washington to reach a deal quickly before the impasse starts taking a toll on the industry.