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Pilot anger over pat-downs and scanners
Passengers aren't the only people getting annoyed with American airport security checks. Two major pilots' unions have issued c...
Update: Singapore Airlines grounds A380s, Lufthansa changes engine
Update: Lufthansa has revealed it has replaced the engine of one of its A380 aircraft. This superjumbo is only six months old, ...
Update: 787 forced to make emergency landing
Update: Boeing has halted all 787 Dreamliner test flights following yesterday's forced landing of a 787, which the company says...
New dangers discovered on Qantas flight
The risk to passengers on the damaged Qantas A380 may have been greater than first assumed. Recent interviews with flight crew ...
Credit card booking fees: Qantas, Tiger, Virgin Blue and Jetstar compared
Which Australian airline charges the highest credit card booking fees? The answer may surprise you!. It's not Qantas, which ca...
Star Alliance offers online booking for Circle Fares
Star Alliance have a new addition to their multi-fare online booking service. In addition to Round-the-World trips, flyers can ...
Bags drenched in sewage at Heathrow debacle
Next time you’re getting annoyed about how long your luggage is taking to arrive, spare a thought for the passengers at H...
Emirates A380 returns to NYC
In another sign of continued recovery for the business travel market, Emirates has relaunched its regular A380 service from Dub...
Emirates A380 returns to NYC
In another sign of continued recovery for the business travel market, Emirates has relaunched its regular A380 service from Dub...
Google gives free WiFi to US flyers
Those travelling through the States on domestic flights will soon have access to free Wi-Fi internet. Google is offering free i...
Branson considers dropping Virgin Atlantic
Bankers are evaluating the current position of British carrier Virgin Atlantic, signaling boss Richard Branson may sell his maj...
Qantas to switch A380 engines
BREAKING NEWS: Tue 23 Nov -- Qantas announces it will resume flying the A380, but under different conditions. ...
787 Dreamliner suffers more delays
After years of delays, some customers of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will have an even longer wait on their hands. Sources speak...
Update: A380 concerns mean more delays
Update: As a result of inspections, Qantas has confirmed the cause of the QF32's engine failure. The failure of Rolls-Royce's ...
BA boss takes not-so-subtle dig at Ryanair
During last week's Airport Operators Association conference in London British Airways chairman Martin Broughton took not-so-s...
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse offers Samsung tablet to guests
Virgin Atlantic’s swanky Clubhouse at Heathrow is adding touchscreen tablet computers to the menu – but has chosen ...
The five best (and worst) airports to sleep in!
You'd rather be stretched out in an airport hotel or napping in the quiet comfort of a business-class lounge. But if worse come...
Malaysian Airlines packs 508 seats into new A380
Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) first Airbus A380 will take to the skies in April 2012 packed with 508 seats - 50 more than Qantas an...