Taiwanese carrier STARLUX Airlines will launch direct flights between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Taipei in 2027, creating a second nonstop link between the two cities and expanding travel options between Australia and Taiwan.
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Singapore Airlines (SQ) will permanently close its SilverKris Lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) on June 15, 2026, ending more than a decade of operations at the Philippine gateway.
Virgin Atlantic A350 G-VLIB diverted to Halifax after a cabin smoke smell on the VS148 Toronto to London Heathrow flight.
Emirates Airline (EK) has completed the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi on its flagship Airbus A380, marking a major upgrade to onboard connectivity for the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Air Canada (AC) has confirmed plans to bring its latest premium cabin products to a significant portion of its existing long-haul fleet, including its Boeing 777 aircraft.
Royal Dutch Airlines KLM (KL) has temporarily suspended flights to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), citing operational challenges caused by Ebola-related travel restrictions affecting airline crews.
A Jet2 (LS) flight from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cesar Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) performed a dramatic aborted landing after touching down on the runway before climbing away for a second approach.
China Airlines (CI) has revealed a redesigned Premium Economy cabin that will debut on its future Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, marking a significant upgrade to the Taiwanese carrier’s long-haul passenger experience.
Qantas (QF) has revealed a new Great Barrier Reef-inspired livery on its latest Airbus A321XLR, highlighting one of Australia’s most famous natural landmarks as the airline continues to modernize its narrowbody fleet.
Air Canada (AC) continues to list Taiwan as part of China across its booking platforms, a practice Taiwan’s ambassador to Canada describes as a form of Beijing’s economic coercion against global companies.