Start-up airlines Flyr and Breeze Airways take flight this summer June 10th 2021 Brave start-up airlines Flyr and Breeze Airways are launching during the pandemic, seeing opportunity where others are in crisis Aviation 0
United Airlines is investing in a new generation of supersonic planes June 3rd 2021 Concorde may not return but United Airlines has put in an order for new high-speed aircraft from Boom Supersonic that break the sound barrier Aviation 0
Easyjet allows free flight changes up to two hours before departure June 3rd 2021 Easyjet is making renewed efforts to make travel easier for passengers during the pandemic by allowing no-fee changes to flight bookings Aviation 0
3D bag-scanning to end liquid and laptop removal at airports May 26th 2021 The hassle of removing laptops and liquids at airport security is set to end at London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol AviationTech 0
British Airways installs sleep pods in Heathrow and JFK airports May 20th 2021 British Airways has opened new 'Forty Winks' nap lounges at London Heathrow and New York JFK airports for passengers who need some rest Aviation 0
Manta has developed winged aircaft that can take-off and land vertically May 13th 2021 Manta fuses helicopter and aeroplane design to create short-haul, hybrid-electric aircraft that could become the 'Uber of private jets' Aviation 0
Virgin Atlantic creates ‘ASMR’ video fetishising the sensory joy of flight April 24th 2021 Responding to the growing trend for ASMR content, Virgin Atlantic has released a video revelling in the sights and sounds of flying Aviation 0
Singapore Airlines introduces 36-hour PCR testing for UK flyers April 22nd 2021 Singapore Airlines is extending rapid PCR testing to flyers departing from the UK, in addition to Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia Aviation 0
Jetblue to serve free ‘farm-to-flight’ meals in transatlantic economy class April 22nd 2021 From cauliflower quinoa to citrus salads, Jetblue is embracing wellbeing by serving healthy meals to economy passengers on US-London flights AviationFood & Drink 0
Emirates charges up to $165 to guarantee empty seats in the air April 19th 2021 Emirates is using reduced passenger numbers to its advantage by offering flyers the chance to block out adjacent seats at a fee Aviation 0
What’s it like to fly Qatar Airways’ QSuite during the pandemic? April 9th 2021 Qatar Airways' QSuite features an ingenious design that allows a group of four people to socialise – and then socially distance – in seconds Aviation 0
Passenger faces could act as ‘vaccine passports’ for travel April 8th 2021 Advances in biometric authentication suggest that facial recognition tech could be used in lieu of vaccine passports for travel purposes AviationTech 0
Qatar Airways and Korean Air trial IATA Travel Pass April 6th 2021 The IATA Travel Pass app, which stores Covid test and vaccine statuses, is gaining traction among airlines as they look to make flying easier Aviation 0
Virgin Atlantic begins digital health pass trials with IATA and Trust Assure April 1st 2021 Virgin Atlantic is running two digital health pass trials on UK routes to Barbados and the US, to help streamline travel in the age of Covid Aviation 0
Fly Lindy offers chopper transfers between NYC, DC and Baltimore March 31st 2021 Luxury chopper service Fly Lindy will fly tourists and commuters between New York City, Washington DC and Baltimore when it launches in June Aviation 0
Airlander airship could be used as flying hotel for sightseeing voyages March 11th 2021 Capable of landing anywhere and flying for days, the Airlander airship could be configured as an airborne hotel for peaceful pleasure flights Aviation 0
Qatar Airways designs ‘Zero-Touch’ in-flight entertainment systems March 11th 2021 Qatar Airways will be the first airline to offer passengers contactless tech for in-flight entertainment systems Aviation 0
Qantas launches mystery flights to unknown destinations in Australia March 4th 2021 Following the success of its sightseeing 'flights to nowhere', Qantas will be operating three domestic Mystery Flight Experiences Aviation 0
British Airways releases discounted rapid self-test kits for travellers March 4th 2021 British Airways is easing Covid-related travel anxieties with the launch of discounted portable antigen tests, for use at home or abroad AviationWellness 0
Privatefly identifies nine private jet trends for 2021 and beyond February 25th 2021 From electric aircraft to leisure destinations for work, Privatefly says the pandemic will be a 'major catalyst for change and disruption' AviationVoices 0
Delta provides at-home Covid test kits for departing passengers February 20th 2021 Delta is making it easier for its US customers to navigate evolving travel requirements with new Covid testing options and digital tools AviationWellness 0
Global airline passenger numbers down six billion in 2020 February 18th 2021 The air industry's path to recovery will be 'slow and uncertain' says ACI, and without government support it could collapse AviationIntelligence 0
JetBlue creates Mint business class suites and studios in private booths February 14th 2021 JetBlue's new transatlantic Mint product features private suites and studios with their own sliding doors and luxurious interior design Aviation 0
Ryanair repositions commercial planes as private jets for large groups February 11th 2021 Ryanair is overhauling its no-frills model to put its fleet to work as private jets, complete with fine-dining catering and spacious seating Aviation 0
