Anastasiya Kharitonova-Trofimova - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/author/anastasiya-kharitonova-trofimova/ Aviation News | Air Travel News | Insight & Analysis Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:22:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://i0.wp.com/travelradar.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-142341008_3736125383109174_8967045553856800325_n.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Anastasiya Kharitonova-Trofimova - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/author/anastasiya-kharitonova-trofimova/ 32 32 209674969 Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane at Dallas Love Field airport https://travelradar.aero/bullet-strikes-southwest-airlines-plane-at-dallas-airport/ https://travelradar.aero/bullet-strikes-southwest-airlines-plane-at-dallas-airport/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:00:06 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56463 A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft about to take off from Dallas Love Field Airport was struck by a bullet, cancelling Friday evening’s flight. The bullet struck the fuselage; no injuries were reported. Southwest Airlines plane hit by gunfire The bullet struck the Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the left-hand fuselage and nose cone while the […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/bullet-strikes-southwest-airlines-plane-at-dallas-airport/feed/ 0 56463 Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy https://travelradar.aero/spirit-airlines-files-for-bankruptcy/ https://travelradar.aero/spirit-airlines-files-for-bankruptcy/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:00:17 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56431 Spirit Airlines, one of America’s largest Ultra Low Cost Carriers (ULCC) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Monday. The airline faced quarterly losses and increasing debt, making them enter into a restructuring support agreement (RSA). The airline also faced issues regarding competition from bigger airlines, their Airbus engines, and a failed […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/spirit-airlines-files-for-bankruptcy/feed/ 0 56431 Vietnam Airlines to announce order for 50 new jets https://travelradar.aero/vietnam-airlines-to-announce-order-for-50-new-jets/ https://travelradar.aero/vietnam-airlines-to-announce-order-for-50-new-jets/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:00:30 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56188 Vietnam Airlines will send out a Request for Proposals (RFP) at the start of 2025 for 50 jets. The airline signed a provisional deal in 2023 for Boeing’s 737 MAX jets, although other manufacturers are also in the running. The Request for Proposals The Request for Proposals has attracted attention from aircraft manufacturers as Vietnam […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/vietnam-airlines-to-announce-order-for-50-new-jets/feed/ 0 56188 Alitalia to lay off over 2000 employees https://travelradar.aero/alitalia-to-lay-off-over-2000-employees/ https://travelradar.aero/alitalia-to-lay-off-over-2000-employees/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:35:07 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56179 Italian national airline Alitalia has been facing financial difficulties over the past few years. As announced by its administrators, it is now on the precipice of liquidation. By the end of the year, over 2000 employees will face layoffs. It is a sad farewell to the well-known Italian airline. Alitalia’s bankruptcy background   Established in […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/alitalia-to-lay-off-over-2000-employees/feed/ 0 56179 Air Canada Expands its Intermodal Strategy in Europe and Asia https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-expands-its-intermodal-strategy-in-europe-and-asia/ https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-expands-its-intermodal-strategy-in-europe-and-asia/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:00:19 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55721 Air Canada will expand its Intermodal strategy in Europe to include Italy, Spain, and Britain while launching its first Air-to-Rail connections in Asia within South Korea.   Intermodal Strategy Air Canada has announced it is expanding its intermodal strategy across Europe to include Italy, Spain, and Britain. It will also expand to Asia, starting with […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-expands-its-intermodal-strategy-in-europe-and-asia/feed/ 0 55721 Avelo Airlines Launches Four New Domestic Routes https://travelradar.aero/avelo-airlines-launches-four-new-domestic-routes/ https://travelradar.aero/avelo-airlines-launches-four-new-domestic-routes/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:00:18 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55703 Avelo Airlines has launched four new domestic routes from its new base of operations at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL). Next week, Avelo Airlines will add three more additional routes.    New routes  Avelo Airlines is dedicated to expanding its routes and networks in Connecticut to make flying more reliable and convenient. Coming into the […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/avelo-airlines-launches-four-new-domestic-routes/feed/ 0 55703 American Airlines extends flight cancellations to Israel https://travelradar.aero/american-airlines-extends-flight-cancellations-to-israel/ https://travelradar.aero/american-airlines-extends-flight-cancellations-to-israel/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:41:21 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55287 American Airlines has extended its flight cancellations to Israel by seven months. The airline originally cancelled flights until the end of March 2025; however, it has now extended the cancellation until September 2025 due to escalating tensions. Tensions have worsened since November 2, when Israel attacked military targets in Iran in response to a previous attack […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/american-airlines-extends-flight-cancellations-to-israel/feed/ 0 55287 Singapore Airlines new cabin retrofit program https://travelradar.aero/singapore-airlines-new-cabin-retrofit-program/ https://travelradar.aero/singapore-airlines-new-cabin-retrofit-program/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:10:03 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55293 Singapore Airlines announced on November 1 a $1.1 billion cabin retrofit program for long-haul flights. This revamp will include a new first-class cabin, premium economy cabins and new business-class concepts.  The new plans Singapore Airlines main addition to its Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft includes a four-seat first class cabin. This will be available for their longest […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/singapore-airlines-new-cabin-retrofit-program/feed/ 0 55293 American Airlines Fined for Mishandling Wheelchairs https://travelradar.aero/american-airlines-fined-for-mishandling-disabled-passengers/ https://travelradar.aero/american-airlines-fined-for-mishandling-disabled-passengers/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:15:48 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54606 The U.S. government has fined American Airlines $50 million for mishandling wheelchairs and failing to provide adequate assistance for people with disabilities. The Department of Transportation investigation went on from 2019 to 2023 and revealed serious issues with the airlines attitudes towards people with disabilities. The Department of Transportation’s Investigation The Paralysed Veterans of America […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/american-airlines-fined-for-mishandling-disabled-passengers/feed/ 0 54606 Qantas Airways will compensate workers in landmark case https://travelradar.aero/qantas-airways-will-compensate-workers-in-landmark-case/ https://travelradar.aero/qantas-airways-will-compensate-workers-in-landmark-case/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:25:02 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54364 Sydney’s Federal Court ordered Australian Qantas Airways to pay $114,000 to three baggage handlers unlawfully fired in 2020. The three employees, out of 1700, are the first to receive compensation following their illegitimate termination during the pandemic. The court case Federal Court Judge Michael Lee ordered compensation to each of the 3 fired workers for […]

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