Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 100th Boeing 737, featuring Sky Interiors - the first in Asia
United States: Department of State Issues Worldwide Security Warning
The US Department of State issues a travel warning, advising American citizens to take extra precautions when travelling during the holiday period owing to the increased possibility of a terrorist attack
Cuba: Normalisaton of Ties Doesn’t Mean an End to Travel Ban for US Tourists
United States and Cuba announce plans to establish diplomatic ties, but the travel ban for US citizens will not be lifted.
China: United to Add Flights to Its Trans-Pacific Summer Schedule
United Airlines adds flights to 2015 summer schedule between San Francisco airport two cities in China: Shanghai and Chengdu
South Africa: Energy Rich Tobacco to Offer Airlines Sustainable Fuel
Famers in South Africa harvest their first energy rich tobacco plants, a first step in producing sustainable bio-fuel for the aviation industry
Washington State: Delta Challenges Alaska’s Dominance at Seattle/Tacoma
Global air carrier Delta Airlines adding more flights at Seattle Airport to new travel destinations in a challenge to the dominance of Alaska Airlines, the city's hometown air carrier.
Iceland: Airline to Launch Seasonal Service from Portland to Reykjavik
Icelandair launches new route linking Portland, Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest with Reyikavi, the capital of Iceland, on 20 May 2015. The seasonal service continues through 21 October 2015.
United States: ‘Transparent Airfares Act’ Spells DISASTER for Travel Consumers!
The proposed ‘Transparent Airfares Act’ is anything but. If it passes, travellers in the United States will be subject to the same kinds of deceptive marketing practices that are the norm in many other parts of the world.
United States: Air Rage in the Friendly Skies Forces Plane to Divert
Airlines and Aviation A flight is diverted after 2 passengers get into a heated argument over the use Knee Defender, a device which prevents passengers in front from reclining their seats. Both are ejected from the plane for questioning. A passenger flying United Airlines from Newark, New Jersey, to Denver, Colorado, on 26 August 2014 …
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Hong Kong: Michelin Starred Chef Launches 4-Course Menu Inspired by Airline Food
The Chef at one of Hong Kong's most celebrated Italian restaurants launches a 4-course menu inspired by the food served to First Class passengers flying on Cathay Pacific Airways. It will be served from May to July 2014.