Riyadh Air was founded back in 2023, as an ambitious and well-funded airline startup, intended as a second Saudi national airline, serving Riyadh (RUH). In March of that year, the airline announced an order for up to 72 Boeing 787-9s, and the first of those planes are now being delivered.

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Passengers on an Israeli airline flight bound for Slovenia ended up in Croatia instead after Slovenian authorities refused to let the plane land, forcing travelers to continue by ground to Ljubljana - all on the last day of the outgoing Slovenia which has been anti-Israel, before a new friendlier government...

For Americans, ordering water at a restaurant is one of those things you don’t really think about. You sit down, ask for water, and someone brings it. No discussion. No…

American Express and Delta Air Lines today introduced new travel benefits for eligible Delta SkyMiles® Card Members, along with refreshed Card designs across the full portfolio and welcome offers for new Card Members.

Over the years, we’ve seen airlines update their premium cabin seat assignment policies. Sometimes the idea is to save some seats for top tier elite members, while other times the idea is to monetize seat selection.

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The chief executive of Israeli charter airline Israir Airlines claims authorities in Slovenia refused permission for one of its planes to land in the capital, Ljubljana, for political reasons because, it is alleged, the government is protesting Israel’s actions in Gaza and across the Middle East. Israir flight 6H-755 departed...

Amazon is out with a possibly targeted (but apparently widely targeted) promotion where you can get $5 off grocery products with no minimum. The deal ends soon, so ...

A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffered a dramatic nose landing gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport…

Several flight attendants and ground workers have been rushed to the hospital after they were injured when the nose gear of a brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner belonging to the German flag carrier Lufthansa unexpectedly collapsed at the gate at Frankfurt am Main Airport on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft, which...

A Cathay Pacific passenger needed real help after a canceled flight, but the chat response exposed how airline customer service increasingly uses AI to manufacture empathy while failing to solve the real problem. The agent pasted the prompt instead of the reply, the instructions to acknowledge feelings, sound positive, and...

Alaska Airlines Atmost rewards discount destinations for award miles are here and they once again includes some fun global getaways. The only issue, once again these awards sales are only for economy class tickets. Yet if you’re looking for a deal, your miles will take you further on Alaska Airlines...

The latest set of Atmos Rewards Global Getaways is out, and it’s a good one, including Europe starting at 15K one-way; Mexico City for 7,500; and Tahiti starting at 20K. The Deal Save on award bookings made using Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points to/from the following destinations (prices listed are...

A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 bound for Los Angeles had its nose gear collapse or unexpectedly retract, injuring several employees. The flight was canceled, and passengers may now be eligible for EU261 compensation that could reach $200,000.

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I’ve had several readers reach out to me about the lack of Lufthansa first class award space using partner miles. For that matter, I was hoping to take advantage of this space myself for an upcoming trip, so I’ve taken a direct interest in this as well.

The oneworld® airline alliance has unveiled a unique loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company…

Kuwait International Airport was struck by drones in a deadly attack attributed by Kuwait and the United States to Iran, damaging Terminal 1 and briefly halting flights. Operations are now resuming, but the larger question is whether Kuwait can remain a reliable aviation gateway if civilian airport infrastructure keeps becoming...