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New York gallery sues Alaska Airlines for allegedly ruining $500,000 in Japanese art
More than $500,000 worth of artwork destined for an Upstate New York gallery was allegedly ruined when the pieces were transferred between airplanes during a downpour in Hawaii, according to court filings reviewed by The Independent. Eleven…
American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after violent tirade sparks mid-air panic
A man was duct-taped to his seat on an American Airlines flight after going on an alleged alcohol-fueled racist and homophobic tirade that caused the aircraft to divert. A passenger had to be physically restrained and secured to his seat with duct…
Japan Airlines takes stake in Korean Air's parent as alliance deepens
Japan Airlines has bought shares in Hanjin KAL, the holding company that controls Korean Air, as the two carriers announced a renewed, wide-ranging partnership, industry sources said Friday. JAL revealed the stake purchase Wednesday alongside the…
Jakarta airport suspends flights due to Mount Anak Krakatau ash; SIA among affected airlines
JAKARTA: Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta international airport suspended flight operations until 9.30am (10.30am, Singapore time) on Sunday (Sep 6) due to volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, Jakarta's main airport posted on…
American Airlines Flight Involved a Reportedly Restrained Passenger
An American Airlines passenger was reportedly restrained with duct tape and zip ties after allegedly making racist and anti-gay remarks during a flight. According to TMZ, the incident involved an American Airlines passenger who allegedly made…
Virgin Atlantic replaces British Airways as Team GB airline for LA28
Under the agreement, Sir Richard Branson's carrier will fly athletes and support staff from both teams to and from the Games, which take place in less than two years' time. Virgin Atlantic Holidays has also been named official holiday partner and…
Travellers to EU face renewed queues as border-check flexibility rules expire
Travellers to the EU could face renewed border queues as flexibility measures for the bloc's entry-exit system officially come to an end – although numerous sources have indicated that some member states will not enforce biometric checks.
Anak Krakatau eruption live: Mass flight cancellations over volcanic ash cloud
All flights at Indonesia's main international airport have been cancelled after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending a massive cloud of volcanic ash 50,000ft (15km) into the sky. The eruption has forced the cancellation of all flights at…
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
As the country sweltered through one of the many heatwaves of a baking summer in late June, towering thunderclouds were gathering over the south of England and across much of northern Europe. It was a Saturday, and with the holiday season getting…
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
Theo Leggett International business correspondent As the country sweltered through one of the many heatwaves of a baking summer in late June, towering thunderclouds were gathering over the south of England and across much of northern Europe. It was…
Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau volcano eruption sends ash cloud 15km into the sky
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia's Geological Agency said the…
From 'mystery vacations' to hostels, budget travelers get thrifty as prices rise
Gas prices have jumped roughly 30% on an annual basis and could set a new Labor Day record, AAA said. Airline fares surged more than 25% year over year as of July, according to government data. Despite rising prices and the travel industry focusing…
Volcanic ash cloud halts flights at Indonesia's main international airport
Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport on Sunday due to an ash cloud from the Anak Krakatoa volcano. Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, producing lava and booming sounds that could be heard up to 700km away (435 miles)…
Southwest snubs California, opening airport lounges in 4 other states
In this week's air travel developments, Southwest Airlines has announced plans for a network of premium passenger lounges at key airports; Alaska Airlines revives a key intra-California route from San Jose but drops two Santa Rosa routes and two…
AerCap Holdings (AER) Inspires Confidence with 100th Boeing 787 Delivery
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) recently achieved a significant milestone with its 100th Boeing 787 delivery from its direct orderbook with Boeing, which happened to be the 25th Dreamliner for Aeroméxico. The company delivered its 10th…
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