https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airline/ Airline News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:52:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ampaire-makes-aviation-history-with-first-hybrid-electric-flight-into-silic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ampaire-makes-aviation-history-with-first-hybrid-electric-flight-into-silic/ Ampaire Inc., a leader in electric aviation technology, has achieved a historic milestone and unprecedented leap toward sustainable aviation, as CEO Kevin Noertker flew in the company’s flagship aircraft on the first-ever hybrid electric flight into Palo Alto Airport, to meet with investors in the heart of Silicon Valley. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 09:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-flight-and-holiday-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-flight-and-holiday-sale/ British Airways and British Airways Holidays are offering flight and holiday savings for trips taken throughout 2023 and 2024 Fri, 12 May 2023 07:40:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-30-years-at-atm-highlight-the-airlines-innovative-offerings-and-la/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-30-years-at-atm-highlight-the-airlines-innovative-offerings-and-la/ Emirates is poised to showcase its latest roster of innovative products and fan-favourites at this year’s 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market, which gets underway on 1 May. Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:51:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-aid-organization-expands-project-portfolio-with-8-new-proje/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-aid-organization-expands-project-portfolio-with-8-new-proje/ Help alliance, the aid organization of the Lufthansa Group, is further expanding its global commitment and is supporting a total of 8 new aid projects this year. Sun, 16 Apr 2023 06:54:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyteam-upgrades-innovative-app-for-elite-plus-first-and-business-class-cus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyteam-upgrades-innovative-app-for-elite-plus-first-and-business-class-cus/ SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has upgraded its innovative SkyPriority Panel Audit App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers. Travelers can now complete quick surveys rating their experience of 750 airport lounges, including SkyTeam-branded lounges in Dubai, Istanbul, Santiago de Chile, Sydney and Vancouver, as well as review SkyPriority touchpoints at more than 970 airports. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:57:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwests-recent-weekend-performance-and-continued-customer-outreach/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwests-recent-weekend-performance-and-continued-customer-outreach/ Southwest® reports solid progress across several efforts to restore and uphold our 50+ year commitment to reliably care for Customers who trust us to deliver for them as America’s largest domestic air carrier: Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:45:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-people-safely-managing-operation-through-storm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-people-safely-managing-operation-through-storm/ Delta people are ready to help customers safely get to their destinations as quickly as possible through the challenges presented by weather. Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:18:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/destination-saudi-arabia-wizz-air-inaugurates-new-connection-from-rome-to-r/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/destination-saudi-arabia-wizz-air-inaugurates-new-connection-from-rome-to-r/ Wizz Air, the fastest growing and most sustainable airline globally, has inaugurated its first flight from Rome to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:47:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-p-8a-poseidon-to-new-zealand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-p-8a-poseidon-to-new-zealand/ New Zealand received the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight. Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:03:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/h.-e.-sheikha-al-mayassa-bint-hamad-al-thani-opens-maradona-fanfest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/h.-e.-sheikha-al-mayassa-bint-hamad-al-thani-opens-maradona-fanfest/ Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani officially opened the Maradona Fanfest at Qatar Executive Premium Terminal at Hamad International Airport, which will welcome public visitors throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ until 18 December. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:35:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-reveals-number-of-flights-to-the-united-states-has-increased-236/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-reveals-number-of-flights-to-the-united-states-has-increased-236/ Aer Lingus, as the Irish carrier reveals their number of flights* to the United States has increased 236% since US borders reopened 12 months ago. In November 2021, the Irish carrier operated 141 flights into the US, but this jumps to 473 flights this November. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:08:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bahamasair-launches-first-direct-flight-from-raleigh-to-freeport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bahamasair-launches-first-direct-flight-from-raleigh-to-freeport/ Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) officials were on hand yesterday, Thursday, Nov. 17, to share in the milestone moment of the launch of Bahamasair’s inaugural nonstop flight from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Freeport, Grand Bahama. The new airlift is expected to boost visitor arrivals to the island. Sat, 19 Nov 2022 10:02:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetex-royaljet-announce-exclusive-private-jet-shuttle-to-qatar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetex-royaljet-announce-exclusive-private-jet-shuttle-to-qatar/ Founded in 2003, RoyalJet is one of the most respected and acclaimed names in private aviation with the world’s largest fleet of Boeing Business Jet (11 aircraft). This partnership combines the expertise of both companies to offer elevated and seamless customer experiences both on the ground and in the air. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:24:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-makes-equity-investment-in-universal-hydrogen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-makes-equity-investment-in-universal-hydrogen/ American Airlines today announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation. The investment supports American’s science based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, and ultimately its commitment to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-has-put-its-summer-2023-schedule-on-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-has-put-its-summer-2023-schedule-on-sale/ easyJet has put its summer 2023 schedule on sale this week meaning seats on nearly a quarter of a million flights between 9 May 2023 and 30 September 2023 are now available to snap up early across the entire easyJet network, including over 133,000 flights to and from the UK. Sun, 09 Oct 2022 06:23:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblues-signature-swing-for-good-fundraising-campaign-returns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblues-signature-swing-for-good-fundraising-campaign-returns/ JetBlue yesterday announced the successful return of its annual Swing for Good fundraising campaign and launch of its Bid for Good online auction. Since its tee-up in 2008, the airline’s fundraising initiative has raised over $8 million in total through its golf classic and online auction to support and further JetBlue’s roster of non-profit organizations. Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:34:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-jetstar-ceo-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-jetstar-ceo-announced/ The Qantas Group has appointed Stephanie Tully as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar. This follows the announcement in June that current Jetstar CEO, Gareth Evans, will leave his role by the end of calendar 2022. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:05:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-scoops-nine-awards-at-monitor-airline-of-the-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-scoops-nine-awards-at-monitor-airline-of-the-year/ Emirates has been named ‘Airline of the Year 2022’ in Bangladesh, clinching the top award in Monitor Airline of the Year for the third year in a row. In the award program, which celebrated winners during a ceremony held in Dhaka, Emirates bagged five gold and four silver trophies in recognition of its award-winning products and services. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:24:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-trio-of-skytrax-award-wins-for-rwandair-at-2022-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-trio-of-skytrax-award-wins-for-rwandair-at-2022-ceremony/ RwandAir has won the award for ‘Best Airline Staff in Africa’ at Skytrax’s 2022 World Airline Awards. The Rwandan flag carrier has taken home the prestigious title for a second successive year in recognition of its excellent customer service. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:17:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eviation-names-gregory-davis-as-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eviation-names-gregory-davis-as-ceo/ Eviation, a global manufacturer of all-electric commuter aircraft, today announced the appointment of Gregory Davis as Chief Executive Officer Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:12:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-or-air-france-klm-eyed-for-tap-air-portugal-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-or-air-france-klm-eyed-for-tap-air-portugal-sale/ The Portuguese government is looking to fast-track the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, with Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the frontrunners to take over. Portugal’s flag carrier is set to go private two years after it was nationalized Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:50:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-names-vicente-reynal-to-its-board-of-directors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-names-vicente-reynal-to-its-board-of-directors/ “We are very excited to welcome Vicente to American’s board of directors,” said American’s Chairman Doug Parker. “Vicente has extensive experience leading global industrial businesses, and his proven ability to navigate complex operational issues and create shareholder value will be important assets to American and our board.” Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:32:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-pilots-to-strike-again-this-week-union-says/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-pilots-to-strike-again-this-week-union-says/ Pilots at German airline Lufthansa will strike again this week, a labor union said on Tuesday, escalating a wage dispute that will further plague a summer of travel chaos. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:34:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royaljet-abu-dhabi-launches-private-world-cup-flights-to-qatar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royaljet-abu-dhabi-launches-private-world-cup-flights-to-qatar/ Premium private aviation company RoyalJet Abu Dhabi has announced match-day flights to Doha. RoyalJet has “launched these flights for football fans to not only provide for the high demand but also allow fans to travel at their convenient times on match days and return the same day if they wish”, the company said Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:52:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-connects-cross-hemisphere-urc-and-epcr-club-rugby-competition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-connects-cross-hemisphere-urc-and-epcr-club-rugby-competition/ Qatar Airways announces its newest sport partnership as the Official Airline Partner of the United Rugby Championship (URC), and Official South African Airline Partner for European Professional Club Rugby. The World’s Best Airline, known for supporting sports globally, has entered into multi-year agreements with the top organisations in club rugby in recognition of the growth and passion demonstrated by rugby fans in key travel markets across Western Europe and South Africa. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:13:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deltas-faces-of-travel-initiative-aims-to-expand-diverse-representation-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deltas-faces-of-travel-initiative-aims-to-expand-diverse-representation-in/ Delta is collaborating with Adobe to champion a more accurate and authentic representation of travelers today in order to inspire positive, lasting change within the travel industry and beyond. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:40:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-resume-transit-exclusive-domestic-flights-between-busan-and-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-resume-transit-exclusive-domestic-flights-between-busan-and-s/ Korean Air will resume “transit exclusive domestic flights” between Busan Gimhae International Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport from September 30 after being suspended for two and half years due to the pandemic. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:36:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-opens-customer-panel-to-new-members/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-opens-customer-panel-to-new-members/ Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline for low fares, choice, reliability, and customer service, today opened applications to join its Customer Panel and help improve Ryanair’s customer experience. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:34:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-became-the-official-sponsor-of-the-uefa-champions-league/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-became-the-official-sponsor-of-the-uefa-champions-league/ Bringing millions of people from 129 countries of the world together on the skies every year, Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most followed sports competitions in the world. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:27:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-long-awaited-china-airlines-pikachu-jet-ci-is-departing-soon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-long-awaited-china-airlines-pikachu-jet-ci-is-departing-soon/ The one-day micro-trip aboard “Pikachu Jet CI” scheduled for September 30 will give the general public a chance to see the Pokémon up close. The flight will take off from Taoyuan Airport and land at Taipei-Songshan Airport. Only 80 seats are available and bookings start on September 12. The “Pikachu Jet CI” will formally greet Pokémon fans when it makes its first flight on the Taipei (Songshan) - Tokyo (Haneda) route on October 2. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:24:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-to-serve-red-sea-farms-sustainably-farmed-food-on-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-to-serve-red-sea-farms-sustainably-farmed-food-on-flights/ Red Sea Farms, a Saudi AgTech company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom. The partnership will provide the airline’s guests with sustainable, locally-sourced foods, lowering ‘food miles’ by replacing imports Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:17:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-extends-long-standing-relationship-with-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-extends-long-standing-relationship-with-sabre/ Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced an extended distribution agreement with Vietnamese flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. The new deal means that Vietnam Airlines will continue to distribute its content to the large network of travel agents through Sabre’s extensive travel marketplace Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:25:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-holidays-creates-eco-certified-hotel-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-holidays-creates-eco-certified-hotel-collection/ EasyJet holidays has brought out an ‘eco-certified’ collection of holidays to make it easier for consumers to make sustainable holiday choices. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:47:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-aviation-capacity-close-to-89-of-2019-levels-a-new-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-aviation-capacity-close-to-89-of-2019-levels-a-new-high/ Europe’s capacity recovery as a percentage of 2019 levels has broken out of its narrow 13-week range of 86%-87%, reaching close to 89%. This is the closest to 2019 capacity since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Europe’s total seat capacity is at 88.6% in the week commencing 22-Aug-2022, which is a shortfall of 11.4% against the equivalent week in 2019. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:43:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aemetis-to-supply-aer-lingus-and-british-airways-with-sustainable-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aemetis-to-supply-aer-lingus-and-british-airways-with-sustainable-aviation/ Renewable fuels company Aemetis, Inc. has announced a multi-year agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power both British Airways and Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus’ flights from San Francisco Airport from 2025. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:56:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/for-4th-year-delta-named-top-us-airline-by-the-points-guy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/for-4th-year-delta-named-top-us-airline-by-the-points-guy/ Delta Air Lines has been named the best U.S. airline by The Points Guy for the fourth year running, with the online travel platform noting Delta’s excellence in on-time reliability from April 2021 to March 2022, a customer-centered experience and an extensive global network. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:04:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-adds-over-500-flights-100000-seats-for-autumn-half-term/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-adds-over-500-flights-100000-seats-for-autumn-half-term/ Ryanair, the UK’s largest airline, today announced that it will add over 500 flights to and from its main base at London Stansted Airport for the Autumn Mid-Term Break, providing an additional 100,000 low-fare seats to/from London to family destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, and France. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:01:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bonza-invites-australians-to-name-its-first-plane/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bonza-invites-australians-to-name-its-first-plane/ Bonza’s first plane touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport earlier this month; the company is now reaching out to the Australians for assistance in choosing a name. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:01:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-resumes-nonstop-service-from-lax-to-haneda-launches-new-service-from/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-resumes-nonstop-service-from-lax-to-haneda-launches-new-service-from/ Delta will resume flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) beginning Oct. 30 in anticipation of Japan’s easing travel restrictions. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:42:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-to-acquire-20-a330neo-for-widebody-fleet-renewal1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-to-acquire-20-a330neo-for-widebody-fleet-renewal1/ Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has selected the A330neo for the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal programme. The initial agreements cover the acquisition of 20 A330-900 aircraft, with 10 to be purchased from Airbus and 10 to be leased from Dublin-based Avolon. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:43:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-says-new-eu-emissions-charges-are-illegal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-says-new-eu-emissions-charges-are-illegal/ The International Air Transport Association has stepped up its war of words with the European Union by describing plans to charge the industry for emissions as “illegal”. The new legislation, which comes into effect on January 1st 2012, will see airlines forced to buy permits for carbon emissions above a certain level. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:49:48 +0000