Russia retaliated for the aviation sanctions imposed by the West. As a result the aviation industry in Europe and around the world faces new and unprecedented challenges. Russia has closed its airspace for foreign flights from the so-called “unfriendly countries”, … Continued
The war in Ukraine has serious consequences for Russia’s civil aviation. The United Kingdom, the European Union, and Canada have already imposed sanctions. They have banned Russian planes from entering their airspace. In a statement from February 27 the European … Continued
Many travelers experience anxiety when it comes to assembling their luggage. Deciding how much to bring and what to include can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. The key factor lies in understanding the … Continued
More airlines join the list of carriers that offer passengers to book a flight but to pay for it over time. The latest major airline to join the club is the German carrier Lufthansa. The airline loyal customers got the … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to dictate how we travel with its own set of rules that changed the travel industry forever. After almost two years since the start of the pandemic the US recently opened its borders for foreign visitors. … Continued
The US authorities have announced new rules for entering the United States by air as of November 8, 2021, removing the existing territorial restrictions based on stay or passage of passengers through certain countries in the last 14 days. All … Continued
One the biggest US airline carriers, American Airlines introduces updates to the their AAdvantage frequent-flyer program. The latest updates will simplify how travelers will earn status miles the airline claims. Starting January of 2022 instead of Elite Qualifying Miles, Elite … Continued
As many as 600 United Airlines employees may lose their employment with the carrier after refusing to get vaccinated. About 2000 US-based employees of United Airlines have requested vaccination exemptions due to various medical conditions or on religious grounds. Since … Continued
As recent data shows the COVID-19 Delta variant continues its unstoppable spread. Internationally airlines are struggling to cope with relentless flight cancellations, loss of revenues, and reduced numbers of airline personnel in an industry that has been hit severely by … Continued
In June of this year the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed civil penalties ranging from $9,000 to $22,000 against airline passengers for allegedly disobeying flight attendants cabin crew instructions. FAA reported cases of passengers assaulting flight … Continued