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Air Malta vs. Malta Air: What’s the Difference?

Saskia Foster — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:32:44 +0000

Have you ever been confused between the ownership and operation of Air Malta and Malta Air? Perhaps you’ve boarded a Ryanair flight to your holiday destination, only to realise the service is advertised as being a Malta Air flight? If so, you’re not alone. Let’s clarify the main differences between Malta Air (FR) and Air […]

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ITA Airways Announces Winter Season Highlights

Saskia Foster — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:12:30 +0000

With the holiday season upon us, colder weather is impending. If you’re seeking a warmer climate, ITA Airways has you covered. Joining other European airlines who have added intercontinental destinations to their Winter schedule, Italy has announced new non-stop flights. Italy’s flag carrier airline has recently started operating non-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino to Dubai […]

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Ryanair Issues Urgent Plea for Passengers to Demand Action from ATC

Saskia Foster — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:11:29 +0000

The popular low-budget airline has issued a plea for their passengers to demand immediate action from Air Traffic Control services. Via their mailing list on Saturday, Ryanair reinforced its demand for urgent ATC reform, calling on customers to let the EU Commission know how poor Air Traffic Control ruined their holiday. A Call for Reform […]

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New deal will greatly benefit Aer Lingus loyalty members

Anna Murphy — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:08:10 +0000

Aer Lingus, the national airline of the Republic of Ireland, has announced that their loyalty members will be able to receive benefits with American Airlines and British Airways. What benefits can loyalty members expect? Those who are AerClub members, Aer Lingus’ loyalty program, will now be able to access day-of-travel benefits if they fly with […]

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Flexjet Reveals Exclusive Collaboration with Luxury Luggage Brand, Globe-Trotter

Saskia Foster — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:30:36 +0000

The private jet company, Flexjet has partnered with the British manufacturer of luxury luggage, Globe-Trotter, creating an exclusive luggage line. The partnership with the renowned British heritage brand is the latest in a series of brand collaborations for Flexjet. Consisting of travel accessories and check-in cases, the custom collection promises to provide Flexjet clients with […]

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Delta announces new partnership with Shake Shack

Anna Murphy — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:05:41 +0000

Delta has announced a partnership with a popular American chain, Shake Shack. Soon, customers will be able to order a classic Shake Shack burger for their Delta flight. I’d like a cheeseburger please. Starting from the 1st of December, Delta’s partnership will Shake Shack will commence. Flights onward from that date will be available. However, […]

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Avelo Airlines Celebrates its Second International Destination

Lorna Rudge — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:03:10 +0000

The new route between Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Connecticut and Cancun, Mexico (CUN) was launched today. It comes just days after the airline debuted its first international service to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ.) Twice Weekly Flights Avelo Airlines will operate the route twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays using Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. One-way […]

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Search and rescue dogs given free cabin travel on selected easyJet flights

Natasha Norris — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:30:42 +0000

easyJet has partnered with the Search & Rescue Dog Association Ireland North (SARDA IN) to allow free cabin travel for specially trained dogs, facilitating their deployment to critical incidents. easyJet aims to reduce the potential stress and risks of transporting highly-trained dogs to life-saving missions by allowing cabin travel on selected flights from the UK. […]

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Estonia’s state-owned airline Nordica files for bankruptcy

Natasha Norris — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:30:35 +0000

The Estonian government’s Nordic Aviation Group (Nordica) and its subsidiary Xfly filed for bankruptcy today after investor Lars Thuesen withdrew from privatisation talks. Lars Thuesen, who owns the Danish charter airline Jettime, submitted a bid to acquire Nordica in October. Nordic Aviation faced difficulties after Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced the cancellation of its aircraft, crew, […]

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TSA intercepts loaded gun from airline crew member’s carry-on

Natasha Norris — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:30:13 +0000

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is investigating “insider threat possibilities” after discovering a 9mm handgun among a flight crew member’s carry-on items at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Friday (Nov. 15). There were nine bullets loaded in the gun, including one in the chamber. Airport police confiscated the gun at the security […]

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