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.
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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.
Tigerair Taiwan (IT) has been fined NT$150,000 (US$4,767) by Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) after a passenger mistakenly boarded the wrong aircraft at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), Taiwan, in December 2025.
WestJet (WS) has removed 41 international routes from its network as the Canadian carrier reshapes its schedule for the 2026 travel season.
Etihad swaps A380 for Boeing 787-9 on Abu Dhabi-Singapore route, redirecting superjumbo capacity to Paris this summer.
Cathay Pacific (CX) flight CX156 from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) encountered severe turbulence early Saturday morning, leaving 10 passengers and crew members injured.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has defended its decision to launch three new international routes from Christchurch Airport (CHC) despite cutting flights across parts of its domestic and regional network.
British Airways (BA) continues to face significant delays in expanding its Starlink internet service despite launching the technology earlier this year.
Air India opens The Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on May 23, marking the second signature lounge in the airline’s new premium hospitality series following Delhi.