Afrijet becomes national airline of Gabon
Afrijet has been profitable since its creation, in 2004, by a group of Gabonese investors and the company has developed a successful hybrid business and commercial aviation model. Since 2016…
Ukrainian F-16 Downing Probably Not Friendly Fire Incident
Summary F-16 likely not shot down by friendly fire from Patriot SAM Investigation into cause of F-16 loss ongoing, unclear at present Ukrainian President dismisses Air Force commander after F-16…
South African Tourism Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Offer Lowest Ever Airfares to Indian Travellers – Tourism Breaking News
All-inclusive airfare starting at INR 37,839/- for Ethiopian Airlines flights from Mumbai/Delhi/Bengaluru/Chennai to Cape Town/Johannesburg In its endeavour to make the Rainbow Nation more accessible to Indian travellers, South African…
Daily Quiz: On Airline hijackings
A still from the new Netflix show IC814 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Q: In 1981, five people hijacked an Indian Airlines flight and were later captured by Pakistan. Following…
These Are Southwest Airlines’ 5 Shortest One-Stop Routes
Summary Southwest Airlines' five shortest one-stop routes offer two million Available Seat Miles (ASMs) in September 2024. Two of the routes are less than 300 miles, with a total of…
How The US B-29 Superfortress Helped End WWII
Summary B-29 Superfortresses used for Pacific firebombing, leading to Japan's surrender after atomic bombings. Truman considered order to drop another atomic bomb on Tokyo due to uncertainty of Japan's surrender.…
British Airways Vs Virgin Atlantic From NYC to London Compared
I've flown on UK rivals British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways in long-haul economy.Both airlines provided similar amenities and comparable fares, but I liked Virgin slightly more.Virgin stands out with…
Mavcom: Airlines must refund within 30 days in original payment mode
KUALA LUMPUR: The final Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 (MACPC) mandates that airlines must issue refunds to consumers in the original mode of payment within 30 days. Malaysian Aviation…
Koala Airlines emerges as new Australian low-fare airline
A new airline which hopes to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia has launched a website and preliminary information, promising a more “innovative” route as a low-fare carrier in the…
Delta Air Lines Cuts Its Only Daytime Europe-Bound Service
Summary Delta Air Lines has seasonal daytime flights from New York JFK to Paris CDG but they will not return next year. It lasted half the time of the carrier's…