American Airlines will launch its inaugural flight from Dallas Forth Worth Texas to Brisbane, Australia. The services are schedules from October on the 787-9 aircraft and will operate daily. American is also launching daily services to Veracruz, Mexico in June, and a new daily service to Rio de Janeiro in October. American senior vice president of network and planning Brian Znotins said in a statement “American is thrilled to grow our international network to give customers more ways to escape the cold next winter.” Brisbane and the state of Queensland are known for their beautiful beaches ..read more

  The Argentinian low-cost carrier Flybondi has become the first airline in the world to allow passengers to resell their tickets and, in the process, earn a cut of any profit made by selling the ticket for a higher price than it was originally sold for. Similar to how concert ticket vendors like Ticketmaster have allowed resales for years, Flybondi has introduced a new platform from travel technology startup TravelX to introduce a similar concept for airline tickets. The system works by creating an NFT ticket alongside the original ticket, which is stored on the blockchain. The two tick ..read more

  Emirates has been flying the Airbus A380 for 15 years now, and it’s safe to say that this superjumbo has become a cornerstone of their fleet. With 116 A380s in operation, Emirates is the biggest user of this aircraft, and they’ve got some pretty cool features to show for it. When Emirates got its first A380 on July 28, 2008, it was a game-changer. Airports had to revamp their runways and air bridges just to handle this beast. Why? Because the A380 can weigh up to 575 tonnes, which is two and a half times the weight of the Statue of Liberty. The A380 is also the largest passenger aircr ..read more

Kenya Airways the national carrier of Kenya, has showcased a remarkable rejuvenation by reporting a substantial 120% increase in its operating profit for the fiscal year 2023. This resurgence comes on the heels of a challenging period, with the airline having recorded a loss of Kshs 5 billion (34 Million USD) in 2022. The latest financial figures, announced during the 2023 Half Year results briefing, reveal that the airline has shifted its trajectory toward profitability, posting an operating profit of Kshs 998 million. This achievement was underpinned by a series of strategic initiatives ai ..read more

Dubai-based low-cost airline, Fly Dubai is set to break new ground as it becomes the first Emirati airline to operate direct flights from Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to Mombasa, Kenya. Starting from January 17, 2024, the carrier will offer four weekly flights operated by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to Mombasa’s Moi International Airport (MBA) marking a significant milestone in air travel connectivity between the UAE and Kenya. Flydubai’s flight schedule to Mombasa, Kenya, offers travelers flexibility with two weekly flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Sundays and Tues ..read more

  Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines have recently expanded their codeshare partnership. This expansion which came into effect on August 24, 2023, is set to benefit travelers by offering seamless travel options to three key destinations in Africa. Under this enhanced codeshare agreement, Turkish Airlines will operate selected services with the Etihad code on the following routes: Istanbul to Abidjan (Twice weekly) Istanbul to Douala (Four times weekly) Istanbul to N’Djamena (Twice weekly) The codeshare arrangement enables passengers to enjoy the convenience of booking their entire jour ..read more

  Emirates and AEGEAN are taking their partnership up a notch by adding a new Athens-New York (Newark) route. This comes as the airlines celebrate a year of successful collaboration that has helped over 16,800 passengers. Now, travelers flying with Emirates can enjoy a stopover in Athens and then catch AEGEAN’s flights to various European and Greek destinations. Likewise, AEGEAN passengers can hop on Emirates’ flights between Athens and Dubai or Athens and Newark. The codeshare agreement between the two airlines kicked off in August 2022. It offered travelers an easy booking experience ..read more

Philippine Airlines  has launched a new program called Global Student Plus. This program is designed for international students aged 12 to 31. The airline is offering a 10% discount on one-way or round-trip fares for specific international routes. Eligibility and Documentation To qualify for this program, students need to show either a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), a student visa, or an acceptance letter from their school. These documents must be presented at the time of booking and during airport check-in. Apart from the fare discount, students also get extra bagga ..read more

As part of activities celebrating women's month, Philippines airlines operated an all female flight to Guam exemplifying how it empowers women in the aviation industry. PR110 utilizing a 168-seater Airbus A321neo left Manila for Guam on March 22 and landed on March 23. The commemorative  flight was led by Capt. Emmie Ragasa in command and assisted by First Officer Lilybeth Tan-Ng. This milestone is part of the national carrier commitments in showcasing women in PAL as "strong, dynamic, evolving and empowered." in a statement released by the airline. Philippines airlines eyes reactivat ..read more

A Cebu Pacific Air A320 Airbus had to make an emergency landing at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah after a suspected problem with the aircraft’s engine late on Wednesday. It is believed that the plane, which took off from Cebu in the Philippines at 7:55 pm local time with 92 crew members and passengers, and was scheduled to land in Singapore that night, encountered problems with its left engine during the flight. The pilot then proceeded to make an emergency landing in Kota Kinabalu at about 10:20 pm. The plane was in the air for just unde ..read more