https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airline trends/ Airline Trends News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T15:37:34+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-through-the-looking-glass-a-perspective-o/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-through-the-looking-glass-a-perspective-o/ Breaking Travel News hears from former Etihad Airways chief executive and current chairman of Metrocore Aviation Group, Peter Baumgartner, on the future of the industry Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:52:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceansky-to-launch-north-pole-trips-in-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceansky-to-launch-north-pole-trips-in-2024/ OceanSky has launched tickets for a unique journey, a chance to land on the North Pole in the first hybrid airship in history. Expeditions will start in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Tue, 25 May 2021 12:36:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-of-pilots-grounded-by-covid-19-travel-slump/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-of-pilots-grounded-by-covid-19-travel-slump/ More than half of the airline pilots in the world are currently not flying for a living, according to the first worldwide survey of the profession since the Covid-19 crisis. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:22:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/commercial-aviation-fatalities-increase-in-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/commercial-aviation-fatalities-increase-in-2020/ New research has revealed more people died in commercial plane crashes last year than in 2019. This comes despite the number of flights plummeting due to the pandemic. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:42:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-it-is-the-worst-of-times-it-is-the-best-o/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-it-is-the-worst-of-times-it-is-the-best-o/ Breaking Travel News hears from Peter Baumgartner, aviation analyst and current chairman of Metrocore Aviation Group, about the likely lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:44:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-if-you-do-not-self-regulate-others-will-m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-if-you-do-not-self-regulate-others-will-m/ Aviation analyst Peter Baumgartner has called on global airlines to seize the historic opportunity offered by the Covid-19 shutdown to transform their operations – before regulators step in to do it for them Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:45:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-government-agrees-25bn-in-payroll-support-for-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-government-agrees-25bn-in-payroll-support-for-airlines/ United States-based airlines have secured as much as US$25 billion in payroll support from the federal government. The funds are part of a US$2 trillion relief package signed by Congress in response to the unprecedented economic damage caused the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:33:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-planes-diverted-by-middle-east-unrest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-planes-diverted-by-middle-east-unrest/ More than a thousand fights a week from destinations throughout the Middle East and around the world, as well as tens of thousands of passengers on nearly 40 airlines, are affected. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:35:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fall-in-fatal-air-crashes-recorded-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fall-in-fatal-air-crashes-recorded-in-2019/ Some 86 accidents involving large passenger aircraft were recorded in 2019, according to new analysis from aviation consultants To70. Of these, eight were fatal, with the loss of 257 lives – a fall of nearly 50 per cent. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:24:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-terminal-expo-to-return-to-london-this-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-terminal-expo-to-return-to-london-this-month/ The Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference will return to the ExCel Centre in London later this month, welcoming over 300 exhibitors to the one-of-a-kind show. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-warns-airline-passengers-over-no-show-clauses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-warns-airline-passengers-over-no-show-clauses/ Which? are warning airlines that they are at risk of breaking consumer law by imposing rip-off ‘no show’ clauses. Some carriers use the clauses to cash in when a passenger misses the first leg of their journey, the consumer advocates argue. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:37:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-routes-to-welcome-aviation-industry-to-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-routes-to-welcome-aviation-industry-to-barcelona/ World Routes will this weekend bring together senior decision makers from airports, destinations and airlines to negotiate new air services. Around 2,600 delegates from 130 countries will meet during four days at Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:06:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bird-strikes-ruled-extraordinary-circumstances-by-eu-judge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bird-strikes-ruled-extraordinary-circumstances-by-eu-judge/ Delayed airline passengers lost a major battle at the European Court earlier, as a judge ruled in favour of airline bosses who had argued flights delayed or cancelled because of a bird strike on an aircraft are an “extraordinary circumstance”. Fri, 05 May 2017 09:26:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-urged-to-life-sharm-el-sheikh-flight-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-urged-to-life-sharm-el-sheikh-flight-ban/ Industry heavyweights the World Travel & Tourism Council and the World Tourism Organisation have added their voices to calls on the UK government to lift the current ban on UK-based airlines flying to Sharm el Sheikh. In a letter to UK prime minister Theresa May, WTTC president David Scowsill and UNWTO general secretary Taleb Rifai stressed the importance of resuming operations to the Egyptian coastal resort as the current travel advisory is having devastating effects on the country’s economy and social stability. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:24:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-nations-signs-landmark-framework-to-curb-aviation-emissions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-nations-signs-landmark-framework-to-curb-aviation-emissions/ The United Nations civil aviation agency has agreed on a new emissions standard to control global greenhouse gas emissions from international airline flights. “It has taken a great deal of effort and understanding to reach this stage, and I want to applaud the spirit of consensus and compromise demonstrated by our member States, industry and civil society,” remarked Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, the council president of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:57:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-81-tops-most-delayed-flight-ranking/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-81-tops-most-delayed-flight-ranking/ Flight compensation company, EUclaim, has released internal data revealing the most unlucky flight numbers this summer. Flagship British airline British Airways’ flight BA 81 from London Heathrow to Accra has been revealed as the most unlucky flight number this summer, with total of ten delays of over 180 minutes between April and July. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:19:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ipass-extends-deutsche-telekom-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ipass-extends-deutsche-telekom-partnership/ iPass has announced it has extended the term of its partnership with Deutsche Telekom AG to offer inflight Wi-Fi access to iPass customers on 12 international airlines. The new three-year agreement will make iPass available on 330 long-haul aircraft. With this partnership iPass will be available to passengers on airlines including Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Etihad and American Airlines. Fri, 12 Aug 2016 02:19:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gambia-bird-airlines-grounds-all-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gambia-bird-airlines-grounds-all-flights/ Gambia Bird Airlines has suspended commercial flight operations until further notice. A statement from the airline said: “We wish to express our sincere regrets for disrupting the travel plans of those of our esteemed guests who are booked on the suspended flights.” Thu, 01 Jan 2015 09:20:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asky-airlines-cancels-flights-as-ebola-fears-grow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/asky-airlines-cancels-flights-as-ebola-fears-grow/ West African carrier ASKY Airlines has cancelled all flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone as fears over the outbreak of the Ebola virus there continue to spread. The carrier has suspended all flights to and from Freetown and Monrovia. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:58:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-aviation-on-high-alert-over-potential-threats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-aviation-on-high-alert-over-potential-threats/ Security at airports with direct flights to the United States has been tightened in response to a “credible threat” to aviation. The move includes some airports in the United Kingdom, with transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin confirming measures had been put in place to protect the public. Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:42:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/thirteen-years-transforming-jorge-chavez-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/thirteen-years-transforming-jorge-chavez-international-airport/ In the 13 years since Lima Airport Partners took charge of the concession of Jorge Chávez International Airport in Callao, Peru, Peruvians have witnessed its transformation into a global transport hub. Here Breaking Travel News traces its journey. Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:38:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-britannia-airport-plans-unveiled/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-britannia-airport-plans-unveiled/ Designs for a new six runway airport to the east of London have been unveiled, as mayor Boris Johnson continues to campaign for the development. The project – which designers argue could be completed for £47.3 billion – would alleviate overcrowding at London Heathrow Airport and bolster trade, argue proponents. Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:39:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/new-study-reveals-economic-pressures-during-2010-ash-cloud/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/new-study-reveals-economic-pressures-during-2010-ash-cloud/ A new analysis of the volcanic ash crisis in 2010 which led to the closure of Europe’s airspace for six days and huge financial losses for airlines reveals how powerful economic interests can shape regulation. It explores how, before the crisis, the airline industry failed to respond to regulators’ calls to discuss modifications to standards and protocols. Then, during the crisis, commercial pressures forced the modification of internationally agreed safety guidelines in a matter of days. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:19:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-loyalty-schemes-failing-to-take-flight-new-study-shows/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-loyalty-schemes-failing-to-take-flight-new-study-shows/ The effectiveness of airline customer reward programmes has been called into question by a new study conducted by incremental revenue experts Collinson Latitude. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-leads-global-aviation-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-leads-global-aviation-growth/ The Middle East will see the strongest growth of any global region in available long-haul airline seats in September, adding 22,000 extra seats per day, according to the latest statistics from OAG. The OAG FACTS report for September 2012 reveals an expected five per cent growth in available seats to and from the Middle East, compared to September 2011, with 13.1 million anticipated in the month. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:32:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-calls-for-increased-compensation-in-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-calls-for-increased-compensation-in-aviation-sector/ Airlines should give stranded passengers better information and immediate help, members say in a resolution adopted by the European Parliament. They call on the European Commission to tighten the rules on help and compensation for flight cancellations or delays, including luggage delays over six hours. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:12:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-attendants-top-poll-of-sexiest-professions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-attendants-top-poll-of-sexiest-professions/ According to a new poll from a flight comparison website, flight attendants have topped a poll of sexiest professions for women; while firefighters clinched the top spot for their male counterparts. The sexiest professions of men and women, according to Britons, have been revealed in the results of a new poll by a flight comparison site Jetcost.co.uk. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:54:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-airline-capacity-grows-for-9th-consecutive-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-airline-capacity-grows-for-9th-consecutive-month/ The growth in scheduled flights worldwide continues again in February with airlines providing 5% more flights. In line with the general worldwide trend for larger aircraft, this translates to a slightly larger capacity increase (of 6%) as the average available seats in February 2012 nudges towards 127 per aircraft versus 125 in the same period last year. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-opens-skies-to-foreign-carriers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-opens-skies-to-foreign-carriers/ Officials at the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia have confirmed they will allow foreign airlines to operate domestic flights in the country in order to rivitalise the aviation industry. At present price caps in the Middle Eastern destination make it unfeasible for international airlines to offer flights in the country. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:29:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-record-fifth-successive-month-of-5-capacity-growth-worldwide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-record-fifth-successive-month-of-5-capacity-growth-worldwide/ The world’s airlines have scheduled 5% more capacity on 3% more flights for the fifth month running, according to the latest statistics from OAG, a UBM Aviation brand. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-flights-punctuality-improves-year-on-year-during-april-june-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-flights-punctuality-improves-year-on-year-during-april-june-2011/ The CAA data shows that during April to June 2011, the overall on-time performance (defined as the proportion of flights arriving or departing early or up to 15 minutes late) of scheduled flights at the ten UK airports monitored was 82%, four percentage points higher than in the second quarter of 2010. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:45:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-week-expands-events-business-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-week-expands-events-business-in-europe/ Aviation Week will present the 14th annual MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) Europe Conference and Exhibition and MRO Military Europe on September 26-29 at the IFEMA in Madrid—two of the leading MRO events in the world. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:42:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fly.com-records-record-visitor-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fly.com-records-record-visitor-numbers/ Flight comparison engine Fly.com saw a record five million flight searches in July, an increase of 46 per cent from the same period last year. The news comes as the site unveils a new look and feel, intended to simplify the flight comparison experience.  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:49:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/flying-or-falling-the-future-of-the-global-aviation-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/flying-or-falling-the-future-of-the-global-aviation-industry/ While perhaps the most global of industries, aviation has failed to create a truly global airline. But with rising fuel costs, falling prices and natural disasters all taking a toll, the crunch for legacy carriers across the globe is fast approaching. Here Breaking Travel News looks at the various strategies open to airlines as they seek to survive. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:36:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bric-economies-lift-aviation-globally/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bric-economies-lift-aviation-globally/ The International Air Transport Association has reported improving global aviation climate for May led by surging demand in the BRIC economies. Passenger traffic rose 6.8% compared to the same month last year, and 4% higher than the beginning of the year. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:11:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-bans-babies-from-first-class/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-bans-babies-from-first-class/ Babies balling their eyes out on flights can irritate even the calmest of passengers, but now an airline has come up with a solution. Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that it has placed a ban on infants from flying in the first-class cabin. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:10:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atol-scheme-extended-to-protect-six-million-extra-holidaymakers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atol-scheme-extended-to-protect-six-million-extra-holidaymakers/ The UK government is to offer greater financial protection for millions more package holidaymakers under the ATOL scheme. The programme, which is run by the CAA, currently covers against tour operator collapses but the new proposals will be extended to include air ticket-only trips. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:04:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-warned-about-soaring-cost-of-flying-with-babies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-warned-about-soaring-cost-of-flying-with-babies/ Infant ticket prices on low-cost carriers have increased so much over the past year that it can prove cheaper to book separate seats rather than sitting a child on your lap, according to new research. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:02:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/iata-2011-sustainable-profit-holds-key-to-future-of-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/iata-2011-sustainable-profit-holds-key-to-future-of-aviation/ Sustainable profit is the key to future success of global aviation, according to head of the International Air Transport Association. Speaking at the aviation body’s 67th AGM in Singapore, Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani called upon the industry to build a sustainable future based on renewed leadership, continuous innovation, and co-operation. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:48:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-poised-to-shake-up-european-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-poised-to-shake-up-european-aviation/ An extra 28 million passengers a year could take to the skies if European airports were allocated slots more efficiently, a study by the European Union has concluded. The study into the use of Europe’s airspace and major hubs found that more efficient use could add £4.4 billion to the economies of Europe between 2012 and 2015. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:34:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-airlines-set-for-record-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-airlines-set-for-record-month/ A record number of passengers are set to fly this month, despite airlines downsizing their schedules due to the Japanese tsunami and earthquakes. The growth is being fuelled by the Middle East and Asia, as well as low-cost carriers across the globe. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-to-ease-flight-compensation-rules/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-to-ease-flight-compensation-rules/ New European Union proposals could spare airlines from paying customers full compensation when flights are grounded. Siim Kallas, the European Commission vice president, said the EU was poised to change the “denied boarding” regulation 261, which was originally introduced to protect passengers when they were unable to take the flight they had paid for. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:55:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2011-airline-u.s.-ticket-sales-tracking-11-ahead-of-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2011-airline-u.s.-ticket-sales-tracking-11-ahead-of-2010/ Passenger volume to Ireland swells in March as St. Patrick’s Day approaches Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:42:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-tops-breakthrough-year-with-move-to-the-big-apple/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneworld-tops-breakthrough-year-with-move-to-the-big-apple/ oneworld has unveiled plans to relocate its headquarters to New York in a move that aims to reinforce its position as the world’s leading airline alliance, as well as enhancing collaboration between members. The relocation to Manhattan comes in what has proved a breakthrough year for the alliance, culminating in it winning “World’s Leading Airline Alliance” at the 2010 World Travel Awards. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:22:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-ancillary-fees-surge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airline-ancillary-fees-surge/ Airlines are expected to collect more than £16.2 billion in ancillary revenues this year, including fees for checked baggage, an increase of nearly £6.5 billion on 2009. The figure could also quadruple to £65.9 billion, accoridng to a new study by Amadeus and IdeaWorks. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:26:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-future-of-budget-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-future-of-budget-travel/ Ryanair could be close to fulfilling its dream of squeezing even more passengers onto its planes with the unveiling of a new “standing seat”. The “SkyRider” from Italian designer Aviointeriors provides just 23 inches of legroom, and is a cross between riding horseback and a standing seat found in McDonalds. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-largest-aviation-caterer-to-serve-halal-only-menus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-largest-aviation-caterer-to-serve-halal-only-menus/ The world’s largest independent airline caterer has announced plans to make most of its dishes halal compliant. GateGourmet, which provides inflight meals for the likes of Cathay Pacific and British Airways, says it wants to standardise production based on cost rather than religious grounds. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:51:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-traffic-steady-despite-strike-fears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-traffic-steady-despite-strike-fears/ British Airways passenger figures held steady in the peak month of August despite fears that the airline’s ongoing cabin crew dispute could cause widespread travel disruption. The airline carried 3,154,000 passengers in August 2010, only 3,000 shy of the 3,157,000 in August 2009. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:08:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-most-punctual-airlines-revealed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-most-punctual-airlines-revealed/ SAS Scandinavian Airlines was Europe’s most on-time airline this summer for the second year in a row, while Ryanair has been revealed as more punctual than British Airways, according to new figures from airline punctuality specialist Flightstats. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:53:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/india-climbs-down-from-remove-foreign-pilots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/india-climbs-down-from-remove-foreign-pilots/ A pick-up in demand has led to India’s aviation authorities climbing down from a policy that would have barred overseas pilots from working on its commercial airlines. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:17:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-economist-solves-the-ultimate-travel-dilemma/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japanese-economist-solves-the-ultimate-travel-dilemma/ It is arguably the biggest dilemma facing travellers – when should you book your flights to secure the cheapest rate? But now a Japanese economist has claimed to have solved the problem – book in the afternoon exactly eight weeks in advance – and he’s devised a complex formula to prove it. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:18:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-relaxes-discriminatory-seating-policy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-relaxes-discriminatory-seating-policy/ British Airways has changed its seating policy for unaccompanied minors after a business travellers sued the airline for making him “feel like a child molester” after being seated next to a child he did not know. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:53:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-high-court-suspends-flight-compensation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-high-court-suspends-flight-compensation/ The High Court in London has suspended the right of UK air passengers to claim compensation from airlines for flight delays. The ruling means that UK courts will hear no further compensation cases until a further ECJ ruling, which isn’t expected till 2012. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:07:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-cabin-crew-ordered-to-lose-weight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-cabin-crew-ordered-to-lose-weight/ Turkish Airlines has given a group of flight attendants six months to slim down or face reassignment to ground positions. The employees, 13 women and 15 men, have been placed on unpaid leave until they lose weight in the first case of its kind for a European carrier. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:17:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-opens-luxury-lounge-for-pampered-pooches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-opens-luxury-lounge-for-pampered-pooches/ Lufthansa has raised the pet tourism luxury stakes several notches with the opening of a first-class lounge dedicated to all animals from pampered pooches to fluffy felines. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:40:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regulators-rule-out-ryanairs-standing-room-only-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regulators-rule-out-ryanairs-standing-room-only-flights/ Ryanair’s plans to get rid of seats and introduce pay-toilets will not happen for at least two years, European safety regulators have ruled. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:59:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lockheed-martin-donates-3.5-million-canadian-training-package-to-saskatchew/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lockheed-martin-donates-3.5-million-canadian-training-package-to-saskatchew/ Lockheed Martin Donates $3.5 Million Canadian Training Package to Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:59:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a320-family-aircraft-have-operated-50-million-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-a320-family-aircraft-have-operated-50-million-flights/ Airbus said A320 family aircraft recently passed the 50-million-flight milestone and have carried 5 billion passengers since entering commercial service in 1988. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:52:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-welcomes-canadas-new-status-as-approved-destination-for-chinese-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-welcomes-canadas-new-status-as-approved-destination-for-chinese-/ Air Canada today welcomed the signing of an agreement between China and Canada by which the Government of China has granted Canada Approved Destination Status, making it easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada. The agreement comes as Air Canada doubles its capacity between Toronto and China beginning this fall with the introduction of daily flights year-round to Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, in addition to its year-round flights between Vancouver and all three cities. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:21:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-a-customer-focused-airline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-a-customer-focused-airline/ Air Malta has celebrated being named one of the leading short-haul carriers flying out of the UK and claimed that the achievement is evidence that it is a ‘customer-focused airline’. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:47:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-on-time-performance-soars-89.9-in-may-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-on-time-performance-soars-89.9-in-may-2010/ Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Jet Lite, a wholly owned subsidiary, have achieved the best on time performance in May, as per the figures released by the Director General of Civil Aviation. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:06:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-to-hire-inflight-psps/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-to-hire-inflight-psps/ Thomas Cook Airlines is to replace its free inflight entertainment systems with hand-held Playstation PSPs. The device will be rented for £7.50 per flight, in a move that echoes an industry-wide shift to generating ancillary revenue rather than raising headline fares. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:12:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bric-aviation-set-to-break-airbus-boeing-duopoly/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bric-aviation-set-to-break-airbus-boeing-duopoly/ The Boeing-Airbus duopoly of the $1.6 trillion aircraft manufacturing market is set to face a formidable challenge from the BRIC economies over the next two decades. Young upstarts – including the likes of Brazil’s Embraer and China’s Comac – are launching aircraft that will erode the duopoly’s 90 percent share of the narrow-bodied market. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:39:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volcano-forces-air-fares-to-soar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volcano-forces-air-fares-to-soar/ Airlines are likely to add more than $50 to the price of transatlantic tickets in a bid to recoup losses from the volcanic ash crisis and soaring oil prices. According to leading think tank, the Centre for Economics and Business Research, fares could rise by up to 5.2 per cent this year, and 6.3 per cent in 2011 and 2012. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:45:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-introduces-women-only-toilets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-introduces-women-only-toilets/ All Nippon Airways is introducing women-only lavatories on its international routes in response to “numerous requests for this service”. The Japanese carrier joins Korean Air as the only other commerical airline to offer such a service. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:35:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/premium-airline-growth-set-back-six-years-by-recession-iata/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/premium-airline-growth-set-back-six-years-by-recession-iata/ Despite recent gains, losses in the premium air traffic market during the global recession have erased the previous six years of growth, according to the International Air Travel Association (IATA). Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:43:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/OAG-reports-rise-in-airline-traffic-News-Breaking-Travel-News-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/OAG-reports-rise-in-airline-traffic-News-Breaking-Travel-News-/ Overall global airline capacity grew for the sixth month in succession during February, according to the latest figures from OAG Aviation. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:26:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-suffer-worst-year-since-wwii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-suffer-worst-year-since-wwii/ Last year witnessed the biggest slump in air passenger traffic since World War II, according to the International Air Transport Association. Passenger traffic dropped by 3.5% in 2009 from a year earlier, while freight traffic fell 10.1%, reversing years of steady growth. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:22:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-plans-1bn-fleet-upgrade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-plans-1bn-fleet-upgrade/ Delta Air Lines, the world’s largest airline by revenue, has announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next four years to upgrade its fleet and passenger facilities. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:27:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-carriers-greener-than-full-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/low-cost-carriers-greener-than-full-service/ Ryanair has emerged as an unlikely model for sustainable travel in new research showing that low-cost carriers produce up to 35 percent less carbon emissions per passenger than their full-service counterparts, due to higher load factors and seat density, as well as newer fleets. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:34:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obese-fliers-charged-double-by-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obese-fliers-charged-double-by-air-france/ Obese passengers who are too large to fit into one seat face being charged for a second under new rules being imposed by Air France, and may not be allowed to board for “safey reasons” if they refuse to pay. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:06:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-aa-tie-up-dealt-bitter-blow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-aa-tie-up-dealt-bitter-blow/ British Airways and American Airlines have been dealt a bitter blow by the U.S. Department of Justice, which has ruled that their proposed tie-up would result in “competitive harm” and lead to transatlantic fares rising by as much as 15 percent. It has recommended major concessions in return for granting anti-trust immunity. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:07:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-era-at-moscow-domodedovo-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-era-at-moscow-domodedovo-airport/ Simultaneous parallel departures for the first time ever in Russia ensured in Moscow Domodedovo Airport Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:31:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-and-u.s.-agree-open-skies-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-and-u.s.-agree-open-skies-deal/ The race between American Airlines and Delta Air Lines to strike a partnership with Japan Airlines has taken on added importance following the completion of agreement between the US and Japan to liberalise air traffic. The “open skies” deal will allow airlines from both countries to have a wider range of destinations and effectively operate as a single carrier. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:57:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-plans-to-help-stranded-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-plans-to-help-stranded-travellers/ Travellers who book holidays online or with budget airlines could receive greater financial protection if companies go bankrupt, under new plans mooted by the European Commission. Brussels officals say it is time to extend the consumer protection beyond package holidays to also independent trips using websites such as Expedia, as well as as covering passengers if an airline collapses. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ecj-ruling-awards-compensation-for-delayed-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ecj-ruling-awards-compensation-for-delayed-flights/ Airline passengers who are delayed by more than three hours should get the same compensation as if their flights have been cancelled, the European Court of Justice has ruled. Under the landmark judgement, passengers whose flights are delayed can receive between €250 and €600, the same as if their flight was cancelled. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reclaiming-air-passenger-duty-is-too-taxing-says-which-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reclaiming-air-passenger-duty-is-too-taxing-says-which-holiday/ With the amount of Air Passenger Duty (APD) levied on travellers increasing* on Monday 2 November, Which? Holiday is calling for airlines to make it easier for passengers to claim back APD on unused flights. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:04:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/yougov-survey-80-of-the-population-support-reform-of-air-passenger-duty/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/yougov-survey-80-of-the-population-support-reform-of-air-passenger-duty/ The vast majority of people in the UK support a reform of Air Passenger Duty (APD), according to a representative YouGov survey published today. The opinion poll was commissioned by easyJet, the UK’s largest airline in the run up to the forthcoming increase in APD on 1 November. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:26:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-row-with-bbc-erupts-over-panorama-investigation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-row-with-bbc-erupts-over-panorama-investigation/ A row has erupted between Ryanair and BBC over the broadcasting of a Panorama documentary tonight on the budget airline, titled Why Hate Ryanair?, which is an investigation into the reasons why the budget carrier is apparently so unpopular with many customers. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:37:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-acquires-remaining-bmi-share-ahead-of-sell-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-acquires-remaining-bmi-share-ahead-of-sell-off/ Lufthansa’s acquisition of the remaining 20 percent of BMI has fuelled speculation that it could imminently try to sell the loss-making airline. The German aviation giant agreed to pay about £38 million to SAS, making it the outright owner, with a further payment should it sell within two years. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:49:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-moves-to-new-heathrow-t4-home/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-moves-to-new-heathrow-t4-home/ Etihad Airways is moving to a new home in Terminal 4 at Heathrow on 30 September 2009. The switch aims to offer customers of the UAE flag carrier improved facilities in a fresh, comfortable and convenient new facility. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:44:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/environmentalists-attack-new-emissions-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/environmentalists-attack-new-emissions-deal/ Climate activists branded yesterday’s agreement to halve airline emission by 2050 as “complete greenwash” and were a cynical ploy to avoid new taxes that threaten to erode into the industry’s profits. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:48:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-to-post-record-breaking-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-to-post-record-breaking-losses/ Airlines are predicted to lose a total of $11 billion this year according to IATA – $2 billion worse than previously predicted. The impact of the recession on the airline industry is “worse than the impact of 9/11,” according to IATA CEO Giovanni Bisignani. He predicted that losses would continue until 2010 with the industry expected to report a $3.8 billion net loss. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:50:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ancillary-charges-boost-struggling-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ancillary-charges-boost-struggling-airlines/ Ancillary revenue from excess baggage charges and priority boarding are providing struggling airlines with a much-need cash boost as they grapple the aviation downturn. Analysis of the accounts of 92 airlines has found that ancillary revenues rose a massive 345 percent between 2006 and 2008 to €7.68bn. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:37:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-up-to-1500-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-to-cut-up-to-1500-jobs/ Air France has said a “difficult economic environment”, including capacity cuts of 5%, would lead it to make 1,500 redundancies by October. But the airline reported a stabilising of passenger traffic in August. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:51:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-admits-to-flying-empty-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-admits-to-flying-empty-planes/ Delta Air Lines has admitted running empty planes from the US to Heathrow as part of Australian quarantine regulations, angering environmentalists. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:50:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-deters-passengers-from-travelling-with-baggage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-deters-passengers-from-travelling-with-baggage/ Ryanair has increased baggage check in charges whilst doubling passengers’ baggage allowance, in a bid to encourage passengers to travel with carry-on luggage only. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:49:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-cut-20-of-luton-flights-and-axe-east-midlands-hub/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-cut-20-of-luton-flights-and-axe-east-midlands-hub/ easyJet has announced plans to axe up to 20 percent of flights from its London Luton base as well as close its East Midlands hub. In a move that mirrors Ryanair’s recent hub streamlining, the low-cost carrier said it would look relocate the Luton flights to more “profitable bases”. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:18:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-hike-stealth-charges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-hike-stealth-charges/ Air passengers face stealth fare increases as a raft of airlines levy new charges for checking in more than one bag. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta and Continential are among those introducing charges to limit baggage in a bid to raise extra revenue. The new charges could typically add £100 to the cost of a holiday for a family of four. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:33:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/20000-air-india-staff-go-on-hunger-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/20000-air-india-staff-go-on-hunger-strike/ Some 20,000 employees of Air India have begun a three-day hunger strike over plans to cut their pay. The protest comes as the debt-ridden national carrier plans a series of drastic cost-cutting measures, which include productivity-linked bonuses by up to 50 percent. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:36:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-warns-dirty-airlines-to-clean-up-or-face-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-warns-dirty-airlines-to-clean-up-or-face-ban/ Over 3,500 airlines and business jet operators globally will have to sign up to the new European Union Emissions Trading Scheme by 2012 or face either financial penalties or a ban, the EU has warned. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:08:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-and-virgin-strike-joint-bookings-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-and-virgin-strike-joint-bookings-deal/ Eurostar has signed an e-ticketing deal with Virgin Atlantic that allows consumers to buy train tickets at the same time as they book their flights. The move is designed to open up bookings of the high-speed train operator to more overseas travellers to the UK. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:13:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australian-commission-launches-emirates-price-fixing-probe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australian-commission-launches-emirates-price-fixing-probe/ Emirates plans to fight a legal investigation launched by the Australian competition authorities over cargo price-fixing allegations. It becomes the ninth airline accused of price-fixing in Australia, where BA, Qantas and Air France have already received mulit-million dollar fines. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:54:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-boosts-edinburgh-service-42-with-8-new-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-boosts-edinburgh-service-42-with-8-new-routes/ Ryanair is starting eight new routes from Edinburgh to mainland Europe plus the Canaries for its winter season – bringing its services from the Scottish capital from 19 to 26 routes, a 42% increase. The airline is also extending its summer routes to/from Malta and Rome (Ciampino). Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:09:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-axes-9-of-its-10-manchester-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-axes-9-of-its-10-manchester-services/ Ryanair is closing nine of its ten routes at Manchester Airport on 1 October and switch them to East Midlands, Leeds Bradford and Liverpool. The low-cost carrier says the shift will result in the loss of 44 weekly Manchester flights, 600,000 passengers annually and up to 600 local jobs. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:58:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-to-sell-ad-space-on-boarding-passes-and-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-to-sell-ad-space-on-boarding-passes-and-website/ British Airways has become the first major European scheduled airline to sell advertising space on its boarding passes as it seeks new revenue to stem record losses. Jaguar has become the first company to advertise on its website, whilst advertising on boarding passes will start in October. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:06:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-declares-victory-over-german-screen-scraper/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-declares-victory-over-german-screen-scraper/ Ryanair is declaring another victory in its battle against screen scrapers after four German websites signed declarations to stop scraping from the low-cost carrier’s site or selling its tickets. Travelgreen.de, titanic.de, flycall.de and atr24.de have conceded to the terms, and are the latest in a line of European companies that have backed down from the low-cost carrier. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:18:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunshine-or-your-money-back-from-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunshine-or-your-money-back-from-lufthansa/ Passengers whose holidays are blighted by downpours could be in for a financial silver lining after Lufthansa began offering compensation for rainy days to 36 destinations including Rome, New York and Barcelona. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-apd-hikes-receive-wrath-of-wttc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-apd-hikes-receive-wrath-of-wttc/ The World Travel & Tourism Council has joined the groundswell opposing changes in UK Airport Departure Tax, arguing the hikes will discourage long-haul travel, reduce UK spending in emerging markets, as well as hinder the potential of travel & tourism to kick-start the economic recovery. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-stranded-as-ryanair-check-in-policy-backfires/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-stranded-as-ryanair-check-in-policy-backfires/ The host of BBC Question Time, David Dimbleby, was among hundreds of travellers who missed their flights from Stansted yesterday after Ryanair failed to open enough check-in desks, calling into question the airline’s policy of encouraging passengers to check in online. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:51:06 +0000