ALERT Russian military aircraft are posing a threat to civilian planes by turning off communications devices and failing to file flight plans, US ambassador to NATO says – @Reuters
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NEWS New strikes hit flights at Lufthansa
German flag-carrier has been hit by new strike action from pilots, with more than 1,350 flights cancelled today as a result. Talks between the pilots’ unions and the airline collapsed earlier, unable to reach an agreement in a row over retirement benefits.
NEWS Delta adds new service to London Heathrow
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways will expand their partnership between the U.S. and U.K. next year with the introduction of Delta’s daily nonstop service from Philadelphia to London.
NEWS oneworld adds new benefits for frequent fliers
oneworld today adds two more benefits for the most loyal customers of its member airlines – priority baggage delivery for frequent flyers with oneworld Emerald and Sapphire tier status and an additional checked baggage allowance for Sapphire cardholders. Both new privileges are in addition to the benefits already offered to frequent flyers with oneworld Emerald…
EMERGENCY PIA flight #PK607 makes emergency landing in Islamabad
A PIA spokesperson stated that the captain of PIA flight PK-607, flying to Gilgit from Islamabad, made an emergency landing at Benazir Bhutto International Airport due to a technical fault in the airliner.All passengers and crew remained safe, the spokesperson added.The technical staff of the national airliner carried out maintenance work on the aircraft and…
