Emirates Resumes Flights to Seychelles, Expands Maldives and Philippines Operations

Emirates resumed services to the Seychelles Aug. 1, boosting access to Indian Ocean destinations this summer. (airlinegeeks.com) עוד...

Hawaiian Believes Its Premium Leisure Positioning Will Help It Rebound

Hawaiian Airlines serves an interesting position in the market. As the leading airline to and from Hawaii, it maintains a key player in bringing leisure travelers from near and far to Hawaii and also offering intra-island flights. While the islands currently remain under strict quarantine requirements, the airline believes its positioning will be vital to becoming successful. (simpleflying.com) עוד...

Rumor: Amazon Behind New International Airline In Brisbane

Last week, Simple Flying reported on an unknown Brisbane-based start-up airline running job applications for key roles. We approached several people who might know for clarification but hit a wall of silence. Brisbane Airport told us they were as much in the dark as we were. But, we’ve since learned Amazon could be behind this new start-up airline. (simpleflying.com) עוד...

NTSB releases preliminary report on Coeur d'Alene plane crash that killed eight

A de Havilland owned by Brooks Seaplane and a Cessna collided over Lake Coeur d'Alene on July 5, around 2 p.m. The pilot and the passenger in the Cessna as well as the pilot and all 5 passengers in the de Havilland died in the collision, according to the report. (www.ktvb.com) עוד...

Private jet firm is selling social distance-friendly seats between New York and Florida for the price of first class ticket

XO is offering a private jet experience where passengers fly between New York and Florida on a VIP-configured Bombardier CRJ200 for a fraction of the cost of a charter. Passengers only pay for their seat and but still get nearly the full private jet experience. Flights depart from and arrive at private terminals in New York and Florida and in-flight meals and WiFi are complimentary. Private aviation firm XO has created a unique East Coast air bridge this summer that promises the luxury of… (www.yahoo.com) עוד...

Delta Turns Flight Around After Multiple Passengers Refuse to Wear Masks

Details are emerging over why a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta was turned around and returned to Detroit on Thursday, and once again face masks are the issue. According to reports, two passengers refused to wear face masks during the flight – a mandate for virtually every airline – and the plane returned to Detroit Metro Airport in suburban Romulus. A Delta spokesperson told the MLive.com media outlet that the flight was delayed because the passengers “were non-compliant with crew… (www.msn.com) עוד...

Earning or Loss? Delta announces how the Second Quarter of 2020

Do you invest in Delta? Are you an admirer of the company? The American airline Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) released the financial results for the second quarter of June 2020 (2Q2020) and highlighted its continued response to the global pandemic of COVID-19... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) עוד...

The Antonov AN225 Lands in Prestwick (+Photos, Video)

The Antonov AN225 Mriya has touched down in Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) today. A crowd gathered around the airport to watch the largest aircraft in the world land there (airwaysmag.com) עוד...