Lufthansa: Bookings are back, but summer will be a challenge for the industry
Lufthansa’s (LHAB) (LHA) chief executive doesn’t believe the aviation industry’s staffing problems will be solved in time for…
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United Airline’s route expansion set to dominate transatlantic traffic
United Airlines has announced its largest-ever transatlantic expansion to date in anticipation of a strong recovery in European…
Cancellations, strikes and COVID-19 hits Europe as Easter travel chaos continues
Travel chaos is an inevitable consequence of almost every holiday. During some holidays, the impact on the travel…
How a well-timed cargo move is driving expansion at SmartLynx Airlines
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced some airlines to shrink operations, but not for ACMI specialist SmartLynx. A well-timed…
A month of defense: how the invasion of Ukraine has shaped European air forces
As Russian cruise missiles began to strike Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Europe unanimously reacted. One such response…
Korean Air reroutes flights, halts Moscow routes to avoid Russian airspace
Korean Air is avoiding Russian airspace for its European and US flights and temporarily suspending passenger flights to…
How has the pandemic affected efforts to increase female pilot numbers?
Women have been involved in flying planes since the dawn of aviation, with Bessie Coleman, Harriet Quimby and…
Russia, EU close airspace to each other amid Ukraine war
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the EU banned all Russian-owned, registered, and controlled aircraft, including private jets belonging to…
VistaJet acquires rival Air Hamburg amid business aviation boom
Business aviation company VistaJet is buying European rival Air Hamburg in a deal that is expected to boost…
Hundreds of flights canceled as storms batter Europe
Hundreds of flights have been canceled in Europe due to life-threatening, hurricane-strength storm Eunice, which hit some of…
Has the aviation industry turned the corner in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Are we out of the COVID-19 pandemic? Evidence is growing that 2022 will be a year in which…
Finnair prepares for increased demand this summer, despite Asia restrictions
Finnair is calling crews back from furlough and opening more routes as it plans for increased demand in…
Over one-third of commercial pilots still grounded as pandemic drags on
Over one-third of commercial pilots are still not flying as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll…
Vietnam Airlines restarts service to Europe
Hanoi-based Vietnam Airlines will restart its regular flights to Paris, London, and Frankfurt beginning late January 2022, the airline announced in a social media post. This January,…
Supply chain issues hit air cargo demand in November 2021
Supply chain disruptions, including employees being in quarantine due to COVID-19, dampened the sterling performance of air cargo…
Eurocontrol data: What’s the outlook for European air traffic in 2022?
European air traffic may be suffering from the effects of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus right…
Is bringing a flight forward just as disruptive as a delay? EU Court says yes
Passengers traveling on flights in Europe can claim compensation if their flight is delayed or canceled. But what about…
Countries tighten borders over new South Africa variant
Countries in Asia and Europe are rushing to tighten border controls due to the new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa (B.1.1.529). The new discovery comes as…