Ryanair (FR) is ramping up pilot recruitment and training as it readies for its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries in 2027, ensuring operational readiness and supporting its expanding fleet strategy.
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Emirates (EK) is set to significantly increase its service to Cairo (CAI), adding a fifth daily flight on the Dubai–Cairo route.
China Eastern Airlines (MU) has rolled out its 2025 winter-spring schedule, launching on 26 October 2025 with some of the most extensive service plans the carrier has ever fielded.
A Lufthansa passenger claims their cat was injured after a flight attendant’s confrontation mid-flight, sparking a lawsuit over pet travel rights and airline liability.
SriLankan Airlines (UL), posted an operating loss of Rs. 5.2 billion in its core air-transportation business for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.
Emirates (EK) has secured JOLCO financing from HSBC for five new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its long-term partnership with the bank and advancing its fleet renewal strategy.
Air New Zealand (NZ) will launch seasonal flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Rarotonga (RAR) from May to October 2026, offering South Islanders more travel options with up to three weekly services.
A British Airways (BA) passenger claims she would have refused to board her flight to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) had she known she’d be sprayed with what she described as a “toxic” insecticide.
Akasa Air (QP) is evaluating new routes across East Africa and beyond, targeting destinations like Kenya (NBO), Egypt (CAI), and Ethiopia (ADD).
Air India’s cabin crew explored Manila (MNL) during a layover, uncovering its rich mix of history, culture, and coastal charm — from Intramuros to Binondo.