Aviation News

Clear-air turbulence now a state-level aviation threat, says Singapore Civil Aviation Authority.

Turbulence is now a top in-flight threatSingapore classifies severe air turbulence alongside mid-air collisions as a major flight safety risk.

Airlines face rising cyberattacks this summer, from criminal hackers to political groups, exposing sensitive passenger and staff data.

Why hackers are targeting airlinesAirlines battle cybercriminals and espionage groups after multiple hacks exposed passenger data this summer.

New Scoot platform offers seamless self-connect journeys to 30+ destinations.

Scoot rolls out new multi-airline booking platformScoot teams up with Dohop to let passengers book connected flights with partner airlines.

Singapore Airlines raised KrisFlyer miles to reflect demand, align award values, introduce Access redemption, and let members earn Status Credits from non-flight spending.

Singapore Airlines flights will cost more miles soonSIA KrisFlyer award rates rise from November 2025, with new Access redemption and non-flight ways to earn Status Credits.

The US Federal Aviation Authority doesn’t actively seek to remove marijuana from passenger bags.

Passenger caught smoking pot in the toiletUnited captain exits flight fearing second hand smoke.

EasyJet is investigating one of its pilots for misbehaviour during a flight stopover.

This is your captain misbehaving, drunk and nakedAirline captain’s luxury hotel antics laid bare.

Qantas has accepted a court ruling that means it will pay $50 million to sacked workers, plus another $40 million at a later date.

Qantas fined $59 million for firing workersAirline accepts its cost-cutting action caused suffering to workers and their families.

The reception experience at the Beijing lounge reflects Cathay Pacific’s shift from a traditional counter design to a podium format.

First look at Cathay’s new Beijing Capital loungeFeels like home with some familiar touches, including the Noodle Bar.

Scoot announces new destinations and flight increases for holiday travel across Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Austria.

New routes to Scoot to during the holidaysNew Scoot flights to Chiang Rai, Okinawa and Tokyo (Haneda) launch Dec 2025–Mar 2026, with more frequency boosts.

Riyadh Air luxury cabin interiors on new Saudi airline.

The world’s newest national carrier accelerates towards take offOn the ground and in the air, Riyadh Air is ready to make a huge impression.