Airlines and air cargo operators may struggle to effectively distribute new COVID-19 vaccines in light of global travel restrictions, according to an industry association. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), an association that represents nearly 300 airlines worldwide, has warned that government-enforced travel curbs and quarantine requirements will hinder the airline industry’s ability to effectively
The Hanjin Group, owner of South Korean flag-carrier Korean Air, has said it will buy out its smaller embattled rival Asiana Airlines in a $1.6 billion deal that will see the airline join the ranks of the world’s largest carriers. The deal will be funded in part by investment from Korea Development Bank, with the
A Volga-Dnepr Airlines Antonov An-124 was forced to make an emergency landing in Novosibirsk, Russia, shortly after take-off on Saturday morning, following what is believed to be an uncontained engine failure. The aircraft, registration RA-82042, had 14 people and 84 tonnes of cargo on board, when it returned to Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk shortly after
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines on Thursday cautioned that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases may have a negative impact on travel over the winter holidays, a period the sector had hoped would see improved bookings. The US on Wednesday reported new COVID-19 infections reached a record daily high for the second day in
Today marks the 100th birthday of Australia’s Qantas Airways, considered to be the oldest continuously-operating airline in the world and the only one that flies to every inhabited continent. Australia’s flag-carrier intends to keep celebrations fairly subdued, however it will mark the occasion with a low-level flyover of the Sydney Harbour later in the evening.
A male passenger was arrested by US authorities in Philadelphia on Thursday after he allegedly attempted to break into the cockpit onboard an American Airlines flight. The alleged incident occurred on board American Airlines Flight 2392 from Orlando to Philadelphia International Airport, at around 9:20am. The man, who has not been identified, was displaying “erratic
