British Airways (BA) and Norwegian Air (DY) have turned football fever into a light-hearted marketing contest ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway, with both airlines agreeing to a social media wager that has attracted widespread attention online.
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Wizz Air (W6) will significantly expand its presence in Spain during the 2026/27 winter season by opening its first-ever operational bases in the country and launching domestic services for the first time.
Flight attendants at WestJet (WS) have begun voting on a strike mandate as contract negotiations enter a critical stage, increasing pressure on both the airline and the union to reach a new labour agreement.
Bombardier has delivered the first Global 8000 business jet in Asia to an undisclosed customer based in Shanghai (SHA), marking a significant milestone for the Canadian manufacturer as demand for ultra-long-range aircraft continues to grow across the region.
Gulfstream Aerospace has reached two major milestones with its flagship G800 business jet, reinforcing its position in the ultra-long-range aviation market.
British Airways (BA) has officially rolled out its redesigned mobile application after more than two years of development, replacing its previous app through a mandatory update rather than launching it as a separate download.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has expanded its United Kingdom network by launching a new nonstop service between Lahore (LHE) and Manchester (MAN), adding another direct link for travelers and the large Pakistani community living in Britain.
The expanded network strengthens South Africa’s global connectivity while supporting tourism, business travel, and international trade.
A fitness influencer has accused Lufthansa (LH) ground staff of preventing her from boarding a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Austria after describing her athletic outfit as “naked,” sparking widespread discussion about airline dress codes and how they are enforced.
A flight attendant and a charter bus driver were killed after a shuttle carrying crew members from Royal Jordanian (RJ) overturned in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, shortly after the airline’s flight from Amman landed at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) late Monday night.