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Cathay retains third-best airline title, wins cabin crew and lounge awards
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has been ranked the world's third-best airline for the second consecutive year, while also taking top awards for best cabin crew and first-class lounge in new industry rankings. Singapore Airlines…
Get ready for higher holiday airfares as airlines cut flights over high fuel costs
If you haven't booked your holiday flights yet, you may want to brace your wallet: Airlines are cutting options and potentially raising fares as oil prices reach new highs. After surging in the spring following the start of the war in Iran, oil…
The FAA Is Spending Nearly a Billion Dollars to Make AI the 'Brain' of Air Traffic Control Towers, Starting This Monday
Did hiring loads of gamers not work out ? The Federal Aviation Administration is now spending north of $875 million to deploy an AI-powered air traffic control tool, the Wall Street Journal reports. The system, called SMART — short for…
Why are airlines so bad at communicating with passengers?
I was waiting peacefully at the gate inside Rhodes Airport in Greece last week, sipping my coffee and checking the news. It was getting close to our departure time, but to pass the time before my holiday flight home, I caught up on what I had…
California airport warns SFO travelers to ask 'friend with a truck' for rides
In the latest air travel developments, Delta Air Lines plans to add Monterey to its route map in December with two new routes; United Airlines expands service from San Francisco International to Bishop Airport in Inyo County; Germany's Condor…
Taiwan carriers EVA Air, Starlux win top Skytrax awards - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, Sept. 20 (CNA) Two of Taiwan's international carriers, EVA Airways and Starlux Airlines, secured prestigious five-star airline ratings at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards held in London on Friday. EVA Air also won three world No. 1…
Housing chief leaves room for future home ownership ratio adjustments as yacht travel scheme nears launch
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin stated on Saturday that the government's newly introduced five-year plan sets a target ratio of 4:3:3 for public rental housing, subsidized sale flats, and private housing over the next decade. SCROLL TO…
The rule airline boss always follows when flying long haul
Every week, nine.com.au Travel shares a top travel tip from our readers, industry experts, or something our writers find. Have advice to share? Email us at for a chance to be featured in an upcoming story. As an airline boss, Mark Mulville flies…
Beware of politicians claiming to protect us from the press
This week, it became apparent that everyone believes in a free press, as long as it costs them nothing. Politicians in both parties are now using their offices to insulate themselves from opposing coverage — all in the name of protecting the…
Thousands of seats on flights added for AFL grand final after Lions victory
Major airlines have added thousands of extra seats to help fans attend the AFL grand final next weekend, following the Brisbane Lions' victory on Saturday night. The Lions advanced to the grand final after defeating Hawthorn in a dramatic…
The most unlikely photo from the Qantas Chairman's Lounge
In this year's Devil Wears Prada sequel, Anne Hathaway 's journalist character is shocked to learn Miranda Priestly already knows about the book she's been asked to write about her former boss. Meryl Streep deadpans that “people run”…
FAA Plans to Roll Out AI-Powered Air Traffic Control System Starting in Washington DC
The FAA is preparing to launch an AI air traffic control tool called Smart as soon as Monday, starting with a debut in the Washington, DC area before a wider rollout across the country. The Wall Street Journal reports that Smart stands for…
UOB shares rise after Fed hikes rates; yen weakens against Singdollar: Markets this week
SINGAPORE - The US Federal Reserve's latest rate hike on Sept 16 offered a potentially more favourable earnings backdrop for Singapore banks by supporting local interest rates and slowing the compression in net interest margins (NIMs), although…
Flight attendants reveal 90-second 'hotel room autopsy' that could save your life
Before unpacking their bags, many flight attendants perform what they call a 'hotel room autopsy' — a quick, six-step safety check to make sure their room is safe before settling in. The routine is popular among airline crew members who…
Philadelphia announces $2 billion investment to upgrade airports
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Philadelphia's Department of Aviation office announced a $2 billion investment this week to modernize the Philadelphia International…
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