WestJet (WS) has launched its first-ever nonstop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Cardiff Airport (CWL), restoring direct air connectivity between Canada and Wales after an 18-year gap.
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British Airways refused boarding to teen with Tourette’s at Gatwick after ‘bomb’ outburst, sparking disability rights debate.
Emirates removes Airbus A380 from 6 routes this June, deploying Boeing 777 and A350 amid retrofits and shifting demand.
An easyJet flight departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) declared a mid-air emergency shortly after take-off on Thursday, forcing the aircraft to abandon its climb and return to the airport.
Saudia takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR with Thompson VantageSOLO business class, entering service June 2026.
Singapore Airlines boosts Auckland route with up to 10 First Class and Suites seats daily this northern winter 2026/27.
According to the union, the growing similarities between the two products could affect work allocation and long-term employment protections for mainline crew members.
An employment tribunal has ruled that EasyJet acted within its rights when it dismissed a First Officer arrested and charged with rape, even though prosecutors later dropped all charges. The decision highlights how reputational risk in safety-critical aviation roles can justify dismissal before a criminal verdict is reached.
The world’s longest non-stop flight routes have expanded significantly over the past 25 years, with the average distance of the top 10 longest sectors rising 14.5% since 2000.
Qatar Airways (QR), headquartered in Doha (DOH), has informed its workforce that no annual bonuses will be issued for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, despite the carrier posting a profit of nearly $2 billion.