Spirit Airlines has announced that it has received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York for all of its requested "first day" relief in support of its prearranged chapter 11 process. Among other benefits, this relief ensures that Spirit's Team Memb...

Verny Capital, in partnership with the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation, announces the opening of a new passenger terminal at Korkyt Ata Airport (KZO) in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan. The new terminal will boost capacity, strengthening the region's transport links while supporting economic development. Olzha...

Prestwick Airport’s recently filed annual accounts reveal a rise in the debt it owes to the Scottish Government, reaching £55.5 million, with accumulated interest now at £12.1 million. The Ayrshire hub, nationalised in 2013 to prevent closure, received £43.4 million in loans for stabilisatio...

According to Cirium data, Q3 2024 saw unprecedented flight activity from UK airports, with 282,775 departures translating to more than 51.24 million available seats, the highest ever recorded for the UK and surpassing pre-pandemic peak levels from 2019. The trend reflects airlines’ use of large...

Wizz Air has reported a strong performance in October 2024, carrying 5.6 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 4.1%, with a load factor of 92.9%. The airline continues to grow in passenger numbers and expand its operations across Europe. On October 21st, Wizz Air announced the establi...

Yesterday’s Autumn Budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, which includes a notable increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD), a substantial APD rise for private jet users, and a £500 million pledge to improve local road infrastructure, has prompted insights from industry experts, highlightin...

AI technology used by airports and airlines during the aircraft turnaround, the time between an aircraft landing and departing again, is proven to increase operational efficiency and reduce delays, according to the 2024 Turnaround Benchmark Report from Assaia. Contributing significantly to airlin...

Boeing shares fell 2.7% in U.S. pre-market trading on Thursday after workers voted to extend a nearly six-week strike, casting fresh uncertainty over the company’s financial recovery and operational stability. The move comes after 64% of unionized factory workers on the U.S. West Coast rejected...

EVA Air, Taiwan’s independent airline, and Airbus have embarked on a collaborative effort aimed at increasing SAF development and adoption in the airline’s operations. The announcement was made during a ceremony in Taipei to celebrate EVA Air’s order of 18 long-range A350-1000 and 15 single...

Mamava, a provider of lactation spaces, has just released its 2024 rankings of the top airports for breastfeeding travellers. While federal legislation, such as the Friendly Airports for Mothers Act, ensures that every US airport has a lactation space in every terminal, these ten airports go the ...

In 2023, air travel soared, surpassing industry expectations. IATA predictions suggest that demand will only continue to grow, reaching 8 billion global passengers by 2040. Ensuring the passenger journey is smooth and efficient will be more important than ever for the industry to manage this grow...

Travelport, a global technology company, today announced it has extended its long-term agreement with Turkish Airlines. The Turkish flagship carrier aims to enhance its modern retailing capabilities in Travelport+ with the ability to quickly and easily customize offers for group bookings. The ...

Starting 1 September, a new temporary EU regulation will come into effect at Stockholm Arlanda Airport’s Terminal 5, impacting the size of liquid containers allowed in hand baggage at security checkpoints. Under the new rules, passengers can carry liquid containers up to 100 ml each in their ha...

A significant number of global flights have been cancelled today, while the UK prepares for its busiest weekend of air travel this year, according to data from Cirium. Global Flight Cancellations: Over 1,000 flights (1,078) have been cancelled worldwide today, with this figure expected to change ...

A widespread IT update has caused significant disruptions across the UK, affecting airlines, the London Stock Exchange, railway stations, banks, and even Sky News. Airports across the UK, including Edinburgh, Stansted, Gatwick, Manchester, and Luton, have been impacted. Several railway stations o...