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Emirates to Expand Presence in Eastern Europe with Launch of Kiev

Emirates to Expand Presence in Eastern Europe with Launch of Kiev

Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, unveiled new expansion plans for Eastern Europe today, with the launch of daily services to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport in Kiev from 16th January 2014, marking its

Air China connects Houston and Beijing with new nonstop service

Air China connects Houston and Beijing with new nonstop service

The inaugural flight of AirChina from Beijing, CA 995, arrived to a Texas-sized welcome which included a traditional water cannon salute. With the launch of the nonstop service, Houston becomes Air China's fifth gateway in North America,

South Korea Orders Airlines To Step Up Pilot Training

South Korea Orders Airlines To Step Up Pilot Training

South Korea's Asiana Airlines will be subject of a three-week government investigation after one of its passenger jets crash landed in San Francisco, officials said Monday. The transport ministry also ordered all South Korean airlines

Beijing International Airport is the world’s most delayed airport

Beijing International Airport is the world’s most delayed airport

Air passengers in China experience the world's most disrupted travel plans, according to a report which names two of the country's major airports and its leading airlines among the most delayed. Beijing International Airport is

Transaero Airlines and UTair Aviation Sign Strategic Partnership

Transaero Airlines and UTair Aviation have signed an agreement on strategic cooperation aimed at the development of both domestic and international passenger and air cargo markets. Both parties will consider signing interline agreements, a special

Finnair to Join BA and JAL Joint Business Agreement

Finnair to Join BA and JAL Joint Business Agreement

Finnair has unveiled its intention to join British Airways (BA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their joint business agreement. BA and JAL entered into a joint business arrangement in October 2012, providing their customers with

Virgin Australia introduces frequent flier miles for pets

Virgin Australia introduces frequent flier miles for pets

On Monday, Virgin Australia announced that pets would now be included in the airline's Velocity frequent flier program. In a press release, the airline stated that two-legged frequent fliers would earn up to 300 points each time

New easyJet hand luggage rules start

New easyJet hand luggage rules start

The budget carrier will only guarantee to store luggage in its overhead lockers that is 37 per cent smaller than the current limit. Passengers who travel with bags that are larger than the new size but

Transaero Becomes Russia’s Largest Carrier on International Routes in May

Transaero Becomes Russia’s Largest Carrier on International Routes in May

According to the data released by the Transport Clearing House (Russia’s executive body of the Air Transport Settlement System), Transaero outperformed Russian airlines in May 2013 in terms of international passenger traffic, measured in Revenue

British Airways loosens rules on use of electronic devices

British Airways loosens rules on use of electronic devices

Passengers flying British Airways will be among the first to be able to check their email and call their loved ones to let them know they’ve arrived soon after their plane lands. The new relaxed

GoAir Flight Attendants: Airline To Employ Only Lightweight Female Flight Attendants

GoAir Flight Attendants: Airline To Employ Only Lightweight Female Flight Attendants

Indian airline GoAir is--apparently--doing everything in its power to lighten its aircraft and improve fuel efficiency. Like (who else?) Ryanair before it, the airline has decided to only hire lightweight female flight attendants in the future, since males

Air Lituanica Plans to Begin Operating

Air Lituanica Plans to Begin Operating

New Lithuanian regional airline Air Lituanica plans to begin operating its first routes to Brussels, Amsterdam and Berlin from July 1, The HUB can reveal.  The niche business carrier will begin flying from its Vilnius base for

RusLine offers seasonal Volgograd – Sochi service

RusLine offers seasonal Volgograd – Sochi service

RusLine from 20JUN13 is to offer seasonal Volgograd – Sochi service, operating twice weekly flights on board CRJ200 aircraft. This route is to operate until 12SEP13. 7R305 VOG1220 – 1340AER CRJ 4 7R305 VOG1735 – 1855AER CRJ

HOP! New Low-Cost Airline Started Service

HOP! New Low-Cost Airline Started Service

Starting on 31 March 2013, with 530 daily flights and a modern fleet of 98 aircraft with a seating capacity of between 48 and 100 seats, HOP! will serve 104 destinations with its own aircraft

KLM Mixing Cooking Oil and Jet Fuel

KLM Mixing Cooking Oil and Jet Fuel

Dutch airline KLM has begun powering some commercial flights on an eco-friendly fuel mix that includes 25% cooking oil and 75% jet fuel. The same oil that fried up your lunch might be powering your