Aviation

Interjet Airlines, a leading international airline based in Mexico, announced, expanded service between Cancún, Mexico (CUN) and Lima, Peru (LIM).

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced the launch of a direct flight from Sharjah to Tunis, Tunisia’s capital city starting July 4, 2019.

The first-ever commercial flight to produce no landfill waste took to the skies this morning, marking the start of Qantas’ plan to cut 100 million single-use plastics by end-2020 and eliminate 75 per cent of the airline’s waste by end-2021.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared to the same month a year ago, which was the slowest pace for any month in nine years. 

Star Alliance has officially completed the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. The 980 square meter facility offers seating for more than 220 guests and features stylish elements inspired by Parisian design and architecture.

Russian regional carrier Yamal Airlines will cancel a planned purchase of 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft, following the Sunday’s crash-landing of Superjet 100 aircraft operated by Aeroflot.

At least 41 people on board Russia's Aeroflot flight SU1492 were killed, including two children, after the aircraft crash-landed at a Moscow airport on Sunday, bursting into flames on impact.

Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline, launched its first flight from Boston to Madrid on May 2, just weeks after its new nonstop service from Boston to Rome.

American Airlines took another step toward unprecedented growth at its most profitable hub by opening 15 new gates in the Terminal E satellite at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), supporting more than 100 daily regional flights for American Eagle service.

On 1st May, a new flight is launched from London City Airport (LCY) direct to Vilnius (VNO) meaning it has never been easier to visit, Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city.  LOT Polish Airlines will offer up to 12 flights a week on this service and is the first to offer business class on a direct flight to the destination.

Delta will launch service connecting New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport with Mumbai beginning Dec. 22. This route establishes a link between the financial capitals of two large trade partners and boosts competition, choice and options for customers traveling between the United States and India.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reports a substantial decline in its earnings for the first quarter of 2019.

Qatar Airways has revealed a new Economy Class on-board experience branded ‘Quisine’, designed to further elevate customers’ dining experience when they travel with the award-winning airline.