AIRLINES

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

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

Qatar Airways: Free High-Speed WiFi delivered by Starlink

DOHA  – In a move set to revolutionize air travel, Qatar Airways has announced the introduction of complimentary high-speed WiFi on its flights, utilizing the advanced technology of Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. This … Continue reading Qatar Airways: Free High-Speed WiFi delivered by Starlink

Lufthansa reports operating profit of 1.3 billion euros

FRANKFURT – Lufthansa Group reports an operating profit of 1.3 billion euros for the third quarter following a strong summer travel season. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG points out: “Today, we are … Continue reading Lufthansa reports operating profit of 1.3 billion euros

China: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition

FRANKFURT—The German airline Lufthansa has officially confirmed that it will temporarily suspend its daily flight service from Frankfurt to Beijing due to intense competition and economic considerations. This decision, which comes into effect with the winter flight schedule on October … Continue reading China: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition

Lufthansa ending Frankfurt-Beijing flight route

FRANKFURT – The German airline Lufthansa is facing a significant decision regarding its daily connection from Frankfurt am Main to Beijing. Given the declining demand and rising operating costs, the company is considering discontinuing this route. The challenges for European … Continue reading Lufthansa ending Frankfurt-Beijing flight route

Cathay Pacific Grounds Entire A350 Fleet

HONG KONG – In an unprecedented move, Cathay Pacific Airways has grounded its entire fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft following the discovery of a faulty engine component. The Hong Kong-based airline took swift action after pilots encountered an engine failure … Continue reading Cathay Pacific Grounds Entire A350 Fleet