Author: Sharad Ranabhat

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, Air Astana (KC) will launch of a new nonstop route between Almaty (ALA) and Mumbai (BOM) starting from April 20, 2025. It will operate three weekly flights using its Airbus A320 family aircraft.  This expansion complements Air Astana’s existing services to Delhi and highlights the growing demand for business and leisure travel between the two nations. New Route Details and Fare The Almaty–Mumbai service will operate on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the following schedule: The flight duration is 4 hours 50 minutes on the outbound journey and 4 hours 20 minutes on the return leg. Air Astana is offering the following introductory fares for the new…

NORTH CAROLINA – On February 1, 2025, a Delta Air Lines (DL) A321 bound for Orlando (MCO) was forced to divert to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) due to an unidentified odor in the cabin.  The Airbus A321-200 with registration N368DN was operating flight DL2090 from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) with 158 passengers onboard landed safely in Raleigh, where Delta’s ground team assessed the situation. After landing, passengers were accommodated on an alternative aircraft later in the evening or rebooked on earlier flights to complete their journeys. Flight tracking data from FlightAware shows…

SINGAPORE – Etihad Airways (EY) marked a historic moment on February 2, 2025, as its Airbus A380 touched down at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) for the first time. This milestone strengthens connectivity between the UAE and Singapore, a key destination in Etihad’s global network. The inaugural flight, EY498, departed Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) on February 1 at 22:31 and landed in Singapore after a 6-hour, 57-minute journey. The return flight departed from Singapore Changi at 19:44 the following day, arriving back in Abu Dhabi at 22:33. Moreover, the launch flight was operated by an A380-800 with registration A6-API.…

Starting today (February 3, 2025), the integration of ITA Airways (AZ) into the Lufthansa Group is officially underway, marking a significant milestone for both airlines. With immediate effects, ITA Airways passengers can enjoy the benefits of the Lufthansa Group’s frequent flyer programs. Moreover, Miles & More members can now earn and redeem miles on all ITA Airways flights, while Volare members can earn and redeem points across Lufthansa Group airlines, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. In addition to frequent flyer program integration, passengers will benefit from smoother travel experiences. Starting March 30, 2025, ITA Airways will move…

HOUSTON – On February 2nd, 2025, a United Airlines (UA) Airbus A319 was forced to abort its takeoff due to an engine failure at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The Airbus A319-100 with registration as N837UA was operating flight UA1382 from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with 104 passengers and five crew members on board. The incident occurred as flight UA1382 was accelerating for takeoff on runway 15R when the crew detected the right-hand engine (V2522) failure. As a result, the crew aborted the takeoff at approximately 115 knots over the ground, as reported by the Aviation…

MUNICH – Lufthansa (LH) has announced the extension of its Airbus A380 service on the Munich-Bangkok route, amid the high travel demand during Thailand’s Songkran Festival. Initially scheduled to operate for a limited period, the A380 service will now continue until April 25, 2025, offering travelers a more spacious and luxurious flying experience. The German flag carrier’s decision highlights its commitment to offer premium service on this long-haul route, meeting the growing needs of both business and leisure travelers. Lufthansa has been operating regular flights to Thailand for 65 years, reinforcing strong ties between Thailand and Germany. A380 Deployment for…

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