NEWS British Airways offering free one-way upgrade to First
For a limited time lucky customers flying British Airways could enjoy the thrill of getting a free one-way upgrade to First.
NEWS Qatar Airways boosts capacity to Italy
Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth in Europe with an increase in capacity on its flights to Italy, as well as the introduction of double-daily flights to Madrid. The increase in both capacity and service will roll out over the next five months to help meet the expanding passenger needs for both these popular…
NEWS Ryanair to fly six new Stansted routes
Ryanair will open six new London Stansted routes to Clermont, Cologne, Deauville, Edinburgh, Glasgow Intl and Ponta Delgada (Azores), as well as increased frequencies on 40 other routes, which low cost carrier claims will deliver over 17m customers each year.and support over 17,000 “on-site” jobs at London Stansted Airport.
NEWS New appointment for American Airlines
American Airlines promoted Vasu Raja to vice president – International Revenue Management. In this new role, Raja will lead a high-performing team responsible for overseeing all revenue generated from the company’s international business.
NEWS Easyjet #EZY6238 diverted to Amsterdam due to ‘smoke in cockpit’
An easyjet flight on its way to Bristol has been forced into an emergency landing after smoke was reported in the cockpit. Flight EZY6238 from Berlin landed at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport last night after the pilot said smoke was coming from the cockpit and passengers also reported the smell of smoke in the cabin. Emergency…
NEWS Two Planes Evacuated In Seattle, Another Diverted To Dallas Following ‘Security Concern’
Two planes that landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have been evacuated following what airport and airline officials called a “security concern.” According to the Houston Chronicle, a third aircraft that was on its way from Los Angeles to Orlando was diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It is still unclear as to what the security concern actually…
NEWS Single engine airplane preparing to ditch in Pacific Ocean
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a distress call from a single engine aircraft running out of fuel approximately 975 miles north of the Big Island. Link
NEWS 12-hour wait on tarmac
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hundreds of air travelers landed in San Francisco, safe but irritated after a 28-hour overseas flight they say included 12 hours on a tarmac in the Middle East without food or accurate flight information. Link
