American Airlines has added extra flights to assist Florida residents evacuating ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall midweek. The airline announced it will suspend operations at several Florida airports on Tuesday evening due to airport closures. American Airlines said it would operate additional flights with over 4,000 seats from Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota late Monday
Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25 per cent minority stake in Virgin Australia, subject to regulatory approval. The proposed investment aims to strengthen the existing partnership between the two airlines and boost competition in the Australian aviation market. Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said: “This partnership brings the missing piece
Korean Air is marking two significant anniversaries: 55 years of passenger service and 50 years of cargo operations to Hong Kong. The airline’s inaugural flight to Hong Kong took place in October 1969, establishing a vital route that has become one of the carrier’s most important international services. Korean Air’s first international route, launched on
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has signed an agreement to become a new tenant at Munich Airport’s LabCampus innovation hub. TUM will occupy approximately 20,400 square metres at the airport site, where it plans to create a “Convergence Center” focused on aviation, mobility, robotics and security research. The university aims to develop an ecosystem
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced network adjustments for the upcoming Northern Winter season in response to anticipated stronger travel demand. From November 2024, the airline will increase weekly flights to Chiang Mai from 10 to 11, and to Hanoi from five to six. December 2024 will see further expansions: Perth services
Air New Zealand is set to relaunch its seasonal direct flights between Auckland and Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, starting 27 October. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays using A320neo and A321neo aircraft, marking the return of international services to Tasmania. Jeremy O’Brien, Air New Zealand General Manager International, expressed excitement
