Starlink: Airlines adopt fast internet service
AUSTIN/TX – The introduction of Starlink high-speed internet, developed by SpaceX, marks a significant advancement for the aviation industry. An increasing number of airlines worldwide, including those in Asia, are adopting satellite-based technology, which provides reliable and free internet onboard … Continue reading Starlink: Airlines adopt fast internet service
Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
TOKYO – Japan Airlines (JAL) has returned to normal operations after a cyberattack led to significant disruptions, delaying both domestic and international flights and temporarily halting same-day ticket sales. The attack, which began early Thursday morning, affected internal and external … Continue reading Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
VIENNA/TOKYO – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, connects Vienna again with Tokyo-Haneda. The route is operated three times a week year-round with a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner). ANA suspended the Vienna-Tokyo route in March 2020 due to the … Continue reading ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Aircalin’s inaugural Noumea–Bangkok–Paris service, a pivotal milestone in positioning Thailand as a key transit point between the Asia-Pacific and Europe. By selecting Bangkok as a strategic stopover, Aircalin offers travelers seamless … Continue reading AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris
IATA Forecasts Record Air Travel in 2025, 5.2 billion
MONTREAL – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its ambitious forecast for 2025, predicting a record-breaking 5.2 billion passengers and a staggering $1 trillion in total revenues for global airlines. This significant milestone underscores the industry’s recovery and … Continue reading IATA Forecasts Record Air Travel in 2025, 5.2 billion
Brussels Airlines Soars to the Top Spot
FRANKFURT – For the first time since 2018, Qatar Airways has been dethroned as the world’s top airline, with Brussels Airlines emerging as the new leader in the 2024 Airhelp Score. This prestigious ranking, known for assessing airlines on criteria … Continue reading Brussels Airlines Soars to the Top Spot
Lufthansa Allegris seats can now be booked
FRANKFURT – From March 30, 2025, travelers will have the opportunity to book flights with the new cabin configuration on long-haul routes, Lufthansa Allegris, and to select special Allegris seats. The first routes on which targeted booking of Allegris seats … Continue reading Lufthansa Allegris seats can now be booked
Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
GUANGZHOU – Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Starting today, the lounge will be available to First and Business class passengers, and Star … Continue reading Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
DELHI – A potentially serious incident involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 was narrowly averted at Delhi Airport on Monday evening, November 25. After landing safely at around 8 p.m., the aircraft, registered as 9V-SKR, began rolling backward unexpectedly while … Continue reading Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
ITA Airways: Nonstop Rome-Bangkok Service
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed ITA Airways’ recent inaugural Rome-Bangkok flight, enhancing travel links and fostering stronger tourism and business ties between Thailand and Italy. This new direct route provides Italian travelers with streamlined access to … Continue reading ITA Airways: Nonstop Rome-Bangkok Service