Philippine Airlines (PR) has introduced a new nonstop route connecting Manila (MNL) and Chicago (CHI), expanding its footprint in the United States and strengthening trans-Pacific connectivity.
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Air India (AI) has entered an interline partnership with WestJet (WS) to expand connectivity across North America. Key hubs include Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), enabling seamless onward travel.
Air India co-pilot deported from US after marijuana found in bag at San Francisco Airport. DGCA launches investigation.
A court in Ireland has heard details of a serious mid-air incident in which a female cabin crew member working for Ryanair (FR) was sexually assaulted during a flight bound for Dublin Airport (DUB).
Lufthansa (LH) will permanently remove all capacity from its regional subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine (CL) starting 18 April and ground six widebody aircraft by October. These steps tackle sharply higher kerosene costs and ongoing labour disruptions affecting German operations.
SriLankan Airlines (UL) has suspended its Country Manager in Bangkok (BKK) after a physical altercation with flight crew members and a station manager at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
Korean Air (KE) has completed a major lounge transformation at Incheon International Airport (ICN), marking the final stage of a 42-month infrastructure upgrade.
An 8-year-old passenger on Alaska Airlines (AS) flight from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Portland International Airport (PDX) allegedly suffered severe burn injuries after a cup of hot tea spilled during an inflight service.
Jet2 Boeing 737-800 flight LS3643 diverts to Faro after cabin smoke. 141 passengers safe; 95 emergency crew responded.
easyJet opens Marrakech base with 3 aircraft, adds 6 new Morocco routes, and extends year-round service on key European connections.