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Airlines have begun to ramp up their network connectivity at any cost. For what has felt like an age, the roars of the engines are finally starting to be heard again.... Read More
Taiwan’s airline STARLUX just ordered eight Airbus A330neos, this makes them the first carrier operating this type of aircraft in the country. Yesterday, Airbus... Read More
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is ending COVID-19 screening for international passengers, as the agency seeks to develop more rigorous testing protocols. The... Read More
Travel to conflict regions, a discussion hosted by Anshul Singh of Points Miles and Bling. Join us Saturday, September 11, 2020, at 1 pm EDT. The post Event 9/12: Travel... Read More
Lufthansa is planning to retire all of its Airbus A380s, the bulk of smaller A340s, and all of its older Boeing 747-400s. The move would be one of the largest fleet... Read More
As dozens of COVID-19 vaccines around the world enter late-stage human trials, the concept of logistics is finally being addressed. The potential size of vaccine... Read More
Boeing has warned of delivery delays, as the manufacturer is investigating yet another 787 Dreamliner production flaw. Over the past year, Boeing has identified three... Read More
The normalisation of the ties between Israel and the UAE has given rise to significant developments: direct flights, tourism, and business activities (part of the... Read More
We all know that sleeping on short-haul aircraft is rarely a pleasant experience, but a converted Airbus A319 may change your mind. Apple Camping, located in... Read More
Today we’ve got a video tour of CraftWorks, a unique and creative space in the Condesa neighborhood in Mexico City! Continue reading Coworking Video Tour:... Read More
Rossiya is a Russian airline that is an Aeroflot subsidiary. It operates a fleet of over 60 aircraft, on both short haul and long haul routes. Well, the carrier's new... Read More
Yesterday, an Atlas Air B767 performed an emergency landing at Honolulu, Hawaii after suffering an in-flight engine shut down. The aircraft in question is a 28.5 year... Read More
Last week it was revealed that Dubai’s government has put AED7.3 billion ($2bn) into Emirates since March to help its flagship airline sustain operations... Read More
In recent times, airlines have shown a collective intent to quickly rebuild network connectivity at any cost. To this effect, after what has felt like epochs for some,... Read More
Speaking at the Australia Pacific Aviation Summit of CAPA, Qantas‘ CEO Alan Joyce said that there will be an even bigger business case for ultra long-haul... Read More
Thai Airways has opened an airplane-themed restaurant in Bangkok. The establishment is perfect for those who want the choice of “chicken or beef” on the... Read More
The first Airbus A321P2F (Freighter) has been spotted with its Qantas Freight livery in Singapore. The program allows Airbus A321s that have completed their operational... Read More
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! At a depressing time like this, I have found model collecting can really take away some of... Read More
A TikTok user posted a "life hack" about how to never lose your boarding pass. Apparently the method is to show up at the airport with your boarding pass printed on a... Read More
Keyvan Aviation is offering the World's first airline antibacterial and antiviral crew uniform. This outfit can be made available to all flight and ground crew, which... Read More
The French Presidential Airbus A330 has had its wingtip damaged in a towing accident. The wingtip punctured a hole in a hangar upon impact. The incident allegedly... Read More
The implications of COVID-19 have sent shockwaves throughout the aviation industry, sending a myriad of liquidity-strapped airlines, across the globe, into... Read More
American Airlines, United and Delta have all eliminated change fees, as COVID-19 uncertainty has seen a rise in last-minute changes. All three announcements came over a... Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 1,203 Airbus A320 family aircraft with United States registration.... Read More
Join our videos for the week of August 30, 2020. Guests Jayce Loh, of Canadian frequent flyer blog PointsNerd, and Romania-based travel blogger Monica Suma. The post... Read More
This is kinda cool... As many schools restart in-person classes, there are updated health and safety protocols. Well, Yeshiva University seemingly decided to have a bit... Read More
Israeli and American officials were set to leave for Abu Dhabi on a historic first El Al flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates that will fly over Saudi Arabia... Read More
An Omni Air Boeing 767-300ER suffered a landing gear collapse at Bucharest Baneasa airport. The 24-year-old aircraft, registered N423AX, was operating a charter flight... Read More
Countries should step up co-ordinated openings of travel routes and health protocols. The United Arab Emirates (except Abu Dhabi) is open for business – and as... Read More
Air New Zealand has said it will largely focus on being a domestic and Trans-Tasman airline, as COVID-19 continues to create major uncertainty of the airline. In its... Read More
As I have recently returned to the UAE as a resident, I have received many email queries about the entry requirement. Here are the up-to-date entry and transit... Read More