Emirates to discount flights for international students
Emirates is encouraging international students to travel the world and reunite with their family amid the COVID-19 pandemic by offering discounts on flights, additional baggage allowances, and booking flexibility. In a push to see international students return to their pre-pandemic travelling habits of moving between their home and schooling countries, as well as countries all
Ryanair to shutter Dusseldorf base amid ‘outrageous’ fee dispute
Ryanair has said it will close its Dusseldorf base, run by Austrian subsidiary Laudamotion, in October, due to a disagreement with the German airport’s operator and a ground handling provider over fee negotiations. All Ryanair flights into the airport after 24 October have now been cancelled, and over 200 pilots and cabin crew stationed in
Airlines to prepare for ‘8,000 jumbo jet’ vaccine effort
Airlines are already preparing for the “largest transport challenge ever” – shipping a future COVID-19 vaccine to populations all around the world – according to the IATA. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that the equivalent of 8,000 Boeing 747 jumbo jets will be required to quickly transport enough future COVID-19 vaccines to
Monday MAX update: Boeing execs defend design flaws, training to be reviewed
Recertification efforts continue, as regulatory scrutiny grows, for the embattled Boeing 737 MAX. Meanwhile, FAA law reforms are set to pass, while Boeing continues its battle on two fronts. EASA tests completed, JOEB meetings scheduled The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has successfully completed its flight tests on the 737 MAX in Vancouver, following
Job losses loom as Cathay denies further government wage assistance
Cathay Pacific has turned down the opportunity to apply for further government employment subsidies for its main business units, meaning it will likely be introducing major job cuts across Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon. The company, however, has applied for government support for its other businesses, including budget carrier HK Express and cargo carrier Air
Walmart begins test program for delivery drones
US retail multinational Walmart has launched a pilot program this week that will see its first deliveries made by drones in Fayetteville, North Carolina. According to the retailer, it will begin delivering “select grocery and household essential items” by drone in the local area using automated drones, operated by Israeli start-up company Flytrex. Flytex received
