The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified nonstandard phraseology and ineffective coordination between 2 air traffic controllers as the causes of an April 17, 2024, runway incursion at New York JFK.
Airline News
Qantas has secured approval for a new long-haul pilot agreement, delivering a 25% pay increase to approximately 1,700 pilots operating its Boeing 787, Airbus A330 and A380 fleets.
Emirates has introduced 2 new UK Skywards credit cards in partnership with Jaja Finance. The Premium and Rewards cards offer welcome bonuses of up to 30,000 miles, different earning rates, complimentary Silver status and UK airport lounge access. Explore their fees, eligibility requirements, travel benefits and latest application updates.
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that information linked to approximately 53,000 bookings was accessed during a security incident involving Amadeus.
Qantas has resumed its seasonal Adelaide–Auckland service for a second consecutive summer, operating four flights per week and adding a fifth Wednesday departure during the peak holiday period.
WestJet (WS) is withdrawing two US destinations as the Canadian airline continues to reshape its transborder network.
KLM launches its first Airbus A350-900 passenger service from Amsterdam to Toronto, carrying travellers and cargo today.
Lufthansa has completed the anniversary livery on its Airbus A321neo “Hamm,” adding the final two designs to a collection of 12 employee stories.
Austrian Airlines will retire its Boeing 767 on December 1 after 38 years, with a sold-out farewell flight over Austria.
Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 on daily flights between Dubai and Durban from 1 March 2027. The expansion will introduce Premium Economy at King Shaka International Airport and complete the airline’s upgraded cabin rollout across its three South African gateways.