Aviation

The Vinnytsia airport was “completely destroyed” when Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s central-western city, the nation’s president said on Sunday.

The latest data from ForwardKeys reveals that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted an instant spike in flight cancellations to and from Russia.

American Airlines leads the way in customer loyalty with the official launch of the reimagined AAdvantage® program, designed to reward members with enhanced benefits, more ways to earn status and the easiest way to unlock a world-class customer experience.

It is feasible to electrify small-scale aviation in the Netherlands on short distances. The first nine-passenger electric aircraft could be certified and available on the short-haul market by 2026, bringing more sustainable aviation an important step further.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects overall traveler numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024 (counting multi-sector connecting trips as one passenger), exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels (103% of the 2019 total).

The European Union closes its airspace to Russian planes, fund weapons supplies to Ukraine and ban pro-Kremlin media outlets, the bloc’s top official announced on Sunday.

Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines will launch nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Kingston, Jamaica (KIN) beginning May 5, 2022, marking the airline’s first scheduled service to the Jamaican capital.

Ukrainian airspace was closed to civilian use on Thursday after Russia launched a long-expected military intervention.

France's flag carrier announced the suspension of flights between Paris and Kyiv on Monday in view of the escalating tensions along Ukraine's border with Russia.

Travellers with Etihad Airways can look forward to a new destination this summer, along with the return of popular seasonal routes to Europe and the Indian Ocean.

JetBlue has officially launched service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Puerto Vallarta’s Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), with the first flight arriving in Puerto Vallarta this afternoon. 

Leading European aparthotel operator Staycity has this month opened a new-build property at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport, its third opening in 2022 bringing its total apartment count up to 5,000.

Global airline companies are dodged by the COVID-19 travel restrictions while new variants are playing a key role in hindering the recovery of the companies, despite the re-opening of international borders.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.