South Korea’s newest low-cost carrier, Parata Air (PA), has officially applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to operate flights to the United States.
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The government has yet to finalize any plan for restructuring SriLankan Airlines (UL), the national carrier based at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Alaska Airlines (AS) is working to restore normal flight operations after an extensive IT outage disrupted hundreds of flights and stranded tens of thousands of passengers across the United States.
Turkish Airlines (TK) is strengthening air links between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) by adding four more weekly flights, bringing the total to 14 from 26 October.
Passengers aboard Air New Zealand (NZ) flight NZ221 were instructed mid-flight to prepare for an emergency landing after a mechanical fault occurred while en route to Sydney (SYD).
A United Airlines Boeing 767 bound for Rome turned back to Washington after a passenger’s active laptop fell into the cargo hold, prompting a safety-driven return before crossing the Atlantic.
British Airways (BA) has unveiled a new range of collectible Business Class amenity kits at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), blending British art and craftsmanship with sustainable design.
Korean Air (KE) has finalized its acquisition of an 11.02 percent stake in Kestrel Topco and Kestrel Holdings, the parent companies of WestJet (WS), in a deal worth USD 217 million.
Qantas Airways (QF) has unveiled a refreshed in-flight menu across its domestic network, emphasizing Australian-sourced ingredients and boosted partnerships with local food producers.
The problem of large-scale recruitment of Indian pilots and engineers by foreign airlines, particularly those in the Gulf, has emerged.