Singapore to Offer Non-Stop from New York in 2018, Regaining ‘World’s Longest Flight’ Title

Singapore Airlines, which until late 2013 operated what were then the world’s two longest flights, will regain the title in 2018 when it begins to operate non-stop service from New York to Singapore, a 19-hour flight that will cover roughly 8,700 nautical miles. The airline will use Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900 to provide the service... (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

EasyJet Orders 30,000 Lightweight Seats from Recaro

EasyJet, a European low-cost carrier, announced it was ordering 30,000 lightweight Recaro seats for both existing aircraft and new planes. The airline has been using the Recaro Aircraft Seating SL3510 seat in new aircraft over the past two years. The seat weighs 40% less than competing seats according to the manufacturer and the new model will come with a tablet PC holder. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

Aer Lingus to Expand Long-Haul Flying, Adding Service to Los Angeles, Newark, and Hartford

Aer Lingus announced plans to increase its long-haul service across the Atlantic by 33% in 2016. The airline plans to add non-stop flights linking Dublin, Ireland with Los Angeles; Newark, New Jersey; and Hartford, Connecticut. The move will increase Aer Lingus’ transatlantic seat capacity to over two million seats annually, according to the airline. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

Delta Sues Regional Partner Republic

Delta Air Lines filed suit against Republic Airways Holdings on Monday for failing to meet its contractual obligations in operating regional flights for the airline. Shuttle America, a unit of Indianapolis-based Republic, operates flights under the Delta Connection brand and, according to the suit, filed in state court in Atlanta, has been unable to fly the number of flights contracted for. .. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

Great Moments in October Aviation History

Wright Bros. first glider flight; first in-flight fire; first act of sabotage in the air; Boeing Dash 80 sets speed record; United buys Pan Am's London routes, and more.. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

American Airlines to Launch LaGuardia Service to Orlando, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis

American Airlines will begin to offer service from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to four destinations it previously served starting later this year. Starting December 17, the carrier will offer daily service from LaGuardia to Orlando International Airport. The flight will be operated using a Boeing 737-800. It will depart New York at 7:30 a.m. and arrive at 10:00 a.m. The return flight will leave Orlando at 10:45 a.m. and arrive in New York at 1:30 p.m. ... (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

Hackers Arrested in British Airways Avios Theft

One person is under arrest in New Delhi and two others are being sought in conjunction with the theft of millions of Avios, the British Airways Executive Club frequent flyer program currency. Earlier this year.... (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

SkyWest Orders 19 E175 Jets to Fly for Delta

Embraer announced on Wednesday that SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier, will buy an additional 19 of its E175 regional jets to fly for Delta Air Lines as Delta Connection flights.... (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

United to Upgrade In-Flight Dining Offerings

United Airlines announced it will introduce new in-flight dining options. The carrier will offer new dishes in United BusinessFirst, United Business, and United Economy. When the airline begins p.s. transcontinental flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to both San Francisco and Los Angeles on October 25, new menu items such as roasted duck with stone-ground mustard and fig, peppered goat cheese with pumpernickel bread will be available to passengers traveling in United… (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...

Southwest Reaches Tentative Agreement with Pilots

Southwest Airlines announced a new tentative agreement with the union representing its pilots, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association. The agreement will be subject to a ratification vote by the union’s membership. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...