Austrian Airlines’ Airbus A320neo OE-LZN remained at London Heathrow 20 days after a tailstrike on September 19, 2026. Airbus-directed repairs, coordination between Austrian and Swiss technicians, and the pending decision on the aircraft’s final maintenance location delayed its planned return to Vienna.
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Qatar Airways (QR) and EaseMyTrip have been ordered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad, to pay a Hyderabad family ₹3,06,168, along with additional interest on the ticket refund.
Emirates temporarily replaced Airbus A380 aircraft with Boeing 777-300ERs on its Dubai to Prague and Glasgow routes during summer 2026. Prague regained A380 service on October 1, while Glasgow’s published schedule indicated a return from October 30. The changes maintained route connectivity while adjusting aircraft capacity and cabin availability across the airline’s European network.
Ryanair (FR) has accused Lufthansa (LH) and Air France (AF) of using European Union ownership regulations to challenge its operating licence, escalating a dispute between low-cost and traditional airlines.
An EgyptAir (MS) pilot reportedly posted a video of an El Al (LY) aircraft on October 7, 2026, accompanied by an audio recording of former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat making a statement about retaliation and violence.
Emirates plans to introduce its 312-seat Airbus A350-900 on daily Dubai to Addis Ababa flights from 1 November 2026. Check the updated EK723 and EK724 schedules and discover the city’s main attractions, airport transfers and travel tips.
New Zealand has opened an investigation into the background of a flydubai (FZ) co-pilot accused of attempting to seize control of an Israel-bound passenger aircraft, expanding an international inquiry into the alleged cockpit attack.
Court examines Air Canada texts, a cargo waybill, and digital evidence in the April 2023 Toronto Pearson gold heist worth over C$22 million.
Avianca Flight AV42 diverts to Miami after severe turbulence injures nine passengers and crew during a New York-bound flight.
A 2015 statement by Etihad Airways (EY) has emerged as a potential obstacle to Manchester City’s appeal against a major financial ruling, raising questions about the source of sponsorship payments made between 2009 and 2018.