PLAY Achieves $15 Million Loss-To-Profit Summer Turnaround
Summary PLAY Airlines has experienced a significant turnaround, going from a $3 million loss in the previous summer to a $12 million profit this summer. The airline's revenue nearly doubled…
Wizz Air Carried More Than 5.5 Million Passengers Last Month
Summary Wizz Air experienced a 21.1% increase in passenger numbers compared to last year, flying over 5.5 million passengers in September 2023. The airline's planes are flying at an average…
Vietjet Launches More Airbus Routes To Asia and Australia
Summary Airline capacity in Southeast Asia is still significantly below pre-pandemic levels, with Vietnam being the only country with a capacity within single digits of 2019. Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, and…
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Sustainability-Focused Amenity Kits
Summary Hawaiian Airlines will offer new inflight amenity kits and soft goods to passengers on select long-haul flights. The kits will be made with recycled materials and are designed to…
5 Safety Reasons That Can Delay And Cancel Flights
Flight delays and cancelations are common occurrences in commercial operations. Air travelers usually have all sorts of stories about their flight disruptions. During winter, flights are mostly disrupted due to…
What Does The Term ‘Heavy’ Mean In An Aircraft’s Call Sign?
If you've ever taken the time to listen to airline radio chatter, particularly to air traffic control, you might have heard certain radio transmissions using the term "heavy." This terminology…
What Are Doomsday Planes & Why Do US Presidents Fly On Them?
Summary The United States Air Force's E-4B Nightwatch fleet are highly specialized aircraft designed for worldwide communication in the event of a catastrophe. These planes can carry 112 people, survive…
Striking Qantas Network Aviation Pilots Want 50% Pay Hike
Summary Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) members at Network Aviation have called for a 24-hour stop work disrupting FIFO resource workers in Western Australia. The dispute centers around pay,…
Virgin Atlantic Introduces Fall Menu For US Flights
Summary Virgin Atlantic is launching a new inflight menu with more vegetarian options, catering to modern and inclusive food preferences. Passengers in most cabins will be able to pre-order their…
New Airbus A321neo Brings Pegasus Airlines Fleet To 100 Aircraft
Summary Pegasus Airlines has inducted its 100th aircraft - an Airbus A321neo it named Cumhuriyet - to commemorate the centenary of the Republic of Türkiye. The A321neo is the newest…