Turkish Airlines recently launched its 14th destination in the U.S. with a direct route to Denver, but the expansion won’t stop there — Charlotte is in the carrier’s sights. Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat told Travel Weekly in an interview that it’s added Charlotte Douglas International Airport to its wish list of future U.S. destinations, […]
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Lakeland’s first commercial airline in over a decade
Avelo Airline takes off with a nonstop service flight from Florida’s Lakeland International Airport to southern Connecticut. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The flight will leave from Lakeland’s International Airport to Tweed-New Haven Airport. Avelo said the flight is the first and only airline to offer a nonstop service between Lakeland and Connecticut. Read: […]
New low-cost airline connects TC to New England
Jun. 13—TRAVERSE CITY — A new low-cost air carrier will complete its first nonstop flight to Traverse City at on Saturday morning, linking northern Michigan with Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut. Avelo Airlines will operate the route on Saturdays using Boeing 737 aircraft. One-way fares start at $77, company officials said. “This new service […]
The US fines Middle Eastern airline Emirates $1.8 million for flights that passed too low over Iraq
FILE – An Emirates plane taxis to a gate at Dubai International Airport at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2017. The U.S. Transportation Department said Thursday, June 13, 2024, that it fined Middle Eastern airline Emirates $1.8 million for flights in regions off-limits to U.S. airlines while it allowed JetBlue […]
Airline fees are a costly mystery
“The fee for trying really hard to not let the plane fall apart.” I’m not sure, but I believe that might be one of those hidden junk fees that airlines are suing the US Transportation Department for banning. Or, I might have just made it up. Gary Brown: Finding out I’m and old fogey To […]
Airline taxation should remain in headquarter country, airline body IATA says
By Lisa Barrington DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Nations should not change a convention on how global airlines are taxed, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Monday, cautioning that doing so would add complexity and cost, and might cause routes to be scrapped. A U.N. committee on tax is considering taxing airlines in […]
Indian airline gives female travelers option to choose seats next to other women
One of India’s biggest airlines has just launched a new feature that allows female travelers to see where other women are sitting when selecting seats for their flights. According to a statement sent to CNN, low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines is offering the feature on a pilot basis to female passengers checking in for their flights […]
US Treasury sets $492 million minimum price for airline warrants auctions
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department has set a minimum of $492 million in total it is seeking in next week’s auctions to sell warrants to purchase shares in U.S. airlines the government received in exchange for COVID-19 assistance. Congress approved $54 billion in COVID-19 air carrier bailouts in 2020 and […]
An airline kicked a family off the plane after they made their own no-peanut announcement when the crew refused to
A family was removed from a flight over their daughter’s peanut allergy. Cabin crew refused to ask other passengers not to eat nuts, so the family made their own announcement. Airlines refusing to make nut allergy announcements is a common problem that frustrates many. A family was kicked off a flight for orchestrating an announcement […]
Why These Airline Stocks Deserve Their “Strong Buy” Ratings
Investing in the volatile aviation industry takes guts. Airlines are highly sensitive to economic cycles and fuel prices, while intense competition constantly squeezes margins. However, two names stand out in this challenging landscape: Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL). Using TipRanks’ stock comparison tool below, these two companies are distinguished by their Strong […]
BARK Air, the world’s first airline for dogs, take first flight
The first jet charter company in the world in which every passenger is a VIP (very important pup) is now off the ground. BARK Air, launched by dog toy company BARK in partnership with a jet charter service, is a luxury airline for man’s best friend that transports dogs of all sizes along with their […]
Bark Air, a ‘Luxurious’ New Airline Specifically for Dogs, Took Its First Flight — and It Was Sold Out
Furry customers were given calming treats, noise-canceling headphones and a beverage of their choice on board Joe Gall A dog on a plane It’s not Superman or a bird — it’s a plane full of dogs! Bark Air, a luxury airline that prioritizes canine comfort, took its first flight on Thursday, May 23, departing from […]