Aviation

Flights to Alicante on mainland Spain will be launched for summer 2020 from Teesside International Airport as another new route is offered by Flybe franchise partner Eastern Airways from the north east airport. 

A new study revealed U.S. airports with the most and least percentage of flights canceled. Chicago Midway International reported the highest cancellation rates in the country.

Qatar Airways is making temporary hold and schedule adjustments to its operations to South Korea and Iran until further notice due to significant operational challenges caused by entry restrictions imposed by certain countries.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a final rule aimed at enhancing the professional development of air carrier pilots.

The future is more comfy for economy travelers as well. An airline has unveiled a ground-breaking new lie-flat prototype sleep product for economy class travelers. 

American Airlines and Qatar Airways signed a strategic partnership deal and renewed their codeshare agreement.

Japanese airline ANA will expand its fleet with the mixed order of 20 new Boeing 787-10 and 787-9 aircraft, a move that leaves it well positioned for long term success as the airline increases its emphasis on sustainability.

United Airlines, Chase Card Services, and Visa announced a multi-year extension of the United MileagePlus credit card program.

SWISS took delivery of the first of 25 new aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family. The new arrival was formally welcomed to the fleet and named “Engelberg” in a ceremony at Zurich Airport.

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced changes in flights to Asian destinations due to the ongoing outbreak of the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).