Aviation News

South African Airways says the rescue operation presents many uncertainties.

South African Airways in ‘business rescue’CAPE TOWN - Cash-strapped South African Airways is to restructure its operations as part of a government-backed rescue package.

Is it a cup? Or is it a biscuit? It can be both.

Air New Zealand’s edible cups reduce wasteAUCKLAND - Air New Zealand, an airline best known for its quirky safety videos (and its service excellence, of course) has...

The things that shouldn’t fall from the sky: An evacuation slide.

Delta aircraft slide lands in man’s yardMILTON, Mass. - A man had a close call earlier this week after an evacuation slide fell from a Delta plane and...

The Luxury Reserve online shopping concierge service will be available from now until Dec 17, 2019.

Buy then fly, at HKIAHONG KONG – There’s a lot to organise before you fly off on a work trip or holiday, but shopping for the perfect outfit, gift...

Will aircraft one day fly in formation like geese?

Airbus to test formation flying on transatlantic routesTOULOUSE - Airbus next year will begin testing a project it calls Fello'fly, which is designed to facilitate the introduction...

HKIA will go easy – for a while - on airlines which adjust capacity and scheduling.

HKIA cuts slack for suffering airlines until late March 2020HONG KONG - The numbers of passengers flying in and out of Hong Kong may be down, but the Hong Kong International Airport...

Bamboo Airways is planning to add flights to Melbourne.

Eva Air is heading back to PhuketPHUKET - EVA Air has confirmed it will resume a direct Taipei Taiyuan to Phuket service, effective April 2, 2020.

Auto bag drop units, check-in kiosks, self-service platforms and other automation technologies to be introduced as airport looks to support passenger arrivals growth

Quicker turnovers as Perth Airport pushes for upgradesPERTH – Perth Airport, which serves nearly 15 million passengers annually, has signed an extensive upgrade of its passenger...

Unruly passengers are less likely to escape prosecution in the future.

Misbehaving on an aircraft? Watch outGENEVA – Unruly air travellers beware – new regulations to be enforced from January 1, 2020 strengthens the powers of states to...

As no single carry-on bag on Jetstar can exceed 10kg, passengers who purchased the 14kg option must spread the weight over two bags.

Jetstar doubles carry-on baggage allowance – with a catchSYDNEY – Passengers travelling on Jetstar will now be able to double their carry-on baggage allowance from 7kg to 14kg after...