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Latest airline to introduce restrictions on common carry on item
Lufthansa Group airlines have introduced new restrictions on the use of portable power banks on board following safety concerns. From 15 January, the Lufthansa Group announced that passenger power banks “may no longer be used or charged…
Elon Musk runs a poll about buying Europe's largest airline after an in-flight WiFi spat
Elon Musk has escalated his argument with Europe's biggest airline by polling X users on whether he should buy Ryanair. His Monday post has received nearly 900,000 votes, with three-quarters voting in favor of Musk purchasing the Irish budget…
The most unusual planes airlines are still flying
It's so rare to be surprised by a passenger plane that, when it does happen, it gets stored forever in the hangar of fond memories – like the Aerogaviota twin-prop I was invited to fly on from Havana to Cayo Largo del Sur. With neither a…
'Chief of Flight Safety' to ensure safety of airline operations: DGCA
With accident investigations consistently pointing to recurring causal factors and systemic deficiencies within aviation operations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airline operators to appoint a ‘Chief of…
List of Regional Airlines Collapsing as Flights Leave Towns Stranded
Regional airlines are failing with little warning, and the fallout is being felt far beyond airport terminals. A growing number of smaller carriers have entered bankruptcy over the past year, wiping out affected flights overnight and leaving towns…
American airline files for bankruptcy after cancelling all commercial flights
AN American airline has filed for bankruptcy after quietly grounding all of its commercial flights. US-based Tailwind Air has become the latest carrier to hit serious turbulence after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month.
Japan's airlines cancel flights as blizzards hit northwest coast
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Jan 20, 2026, 02:10 PM TOKYO - Strong winds and heavy snowfall forced the cancellation of dozens of airline flights headed to and from Japan's northwestern coast, the country's…
Airlines have 580 million reasons to like GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, analysis finds
Airlines stand to save a potential $580 million as travelers slim down thanks to the effects of weight-loss drugs, a new study found. Sheila Kahyaoglu, an equity analyst at Jefferies and an author of the study, says the top four U.S. airlines…
Pakistan's ban on Indian airlines, aircraft from its airspace to enter 10th month as closure extended till Feb 24
Pakistan has extended the ban on Indian airlines and aircraft from entering its airspace by another month—till the early morning of February 24—as per a fresh notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by Pakistan's aviation authorities. India…
FLY91 launches Kochi-Agatti flights as airline expands to 15 stations
FLY91 has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Kochi and Agatti in the Lakshadweep islands, with bookings now open in both directions. The announcement comes as the regional airline prepares to add seven new stations over the next…
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What You Need to Know Before Flying With American Airlines
• American Airlines offers eight fare classes at different price points with varying amenities to suit every type of traveler. • All fares include a carry-on bag and personal item, but main cabin customers have to pay to check bags.
Ryanair boss hits out at 'Twitshit' Elon Musk following billionaire's suggestion to buy airline
RYANAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE Michael O'Leary has called Elon Musk a ‘Twitshit' while announcing a press conference to make it clear the Space X boss can't buy Ryanair. O'Leary and Musk have been having a little spat recently over Starlink, Musk's…
ValueJet Airlines unveils AI platform to access flight services - The Nation Newspaper
ValueJet Airlines has officially unveiled VIKI, an artificial intelligence–powered digital concierge designed to enhance passenger access to flight services, making it the first airline in Africa to deploy the technology at scale. The launch…
American Airlines Offers Elite Status Buy-Ups for Next Program Year
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Google Flights: Best Tool For Comparing Airfare, Booking Airline Tickets
Google Flights is probably the single most useful resource for researching and tracking flight prices. Admittedly this isn't exactly cutting edge, as Google Flights has been around for years, and hopefully most OMAAT readers already use it.
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