SkyTeam has been busy in the background and has refreshed its Shared Lounge in Vancouver, Canada. The lounge is open to SkyTeam Elite Plus, First and Business Class passengers. The fully refurbished lounge features a refreshed modern design, upgraded furniture and an updated layout that introduces dedicated areas for relaxation or productivity. This updated … [Read more...]
ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group annouce codeshares
As ITA Airways is further consumed by Lufthansa Group, the ties deepen - this time with long-haul codeshares. Passengers will be able to combine flights from Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines with long-haul flights from ITA Airways in a single booking. The codeshare offering will go into effect from 1st July 2025. Lufthansa … [Read more...]
Silver Airways shuts down
It seems that in the USA, we have an airline failure, with Silver Airways ceasing services on 11th June. The airline posted the below on Instagram: ALT: TRAVEL ADVISORY Dear Silver Airways Customers, We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025. In an attempt to restructure in bankruptcy, Silver entered into a … [Read more...]
Finnair eyes a return to Toronto in 2026
After a break of 11 years, Finnair is eyeing a return to Canada. Finnair is planning to restart operations to Toronto, Canada. The airline will commence operations on the Helsinki Vantaa - Toronto Pearson International route on 4 May 2026, flying three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Planned operations are: AY031 DEPART HEL 16:50 ARRIVE YYZ … [Read more...]
Qantas to wind-down Jetstar Asia
Qantas is planning to wind down and shut part of its Jetstar low-cost carrier, with Jetstar Asia facing the axe. Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Jetstar Asia will continue to operate flights for the next seven weeks on a progressively reduced schedule, before its final day of operation on 31 July 2025. 16 routes are impacted by the … [Read more...]
Eurostar looks to Frankfurt and Geneva for new International Routes
Eurostar is looking at two new destinations for its TransManche (Channel Tunnel) services, with the company unveiling its latest plans. Enter Geneva and Frankfurt. … [Read more...]
Uni Air signs for 19 ATR72-600s
In pre-Paris Air Show news, ATR Aircraft are coming out strong, with one of their largest orders for some time. UNI Air - a group company of EVA Air has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600s, along with three additional purchase rights. This marks the largest ATR order since 2017, and the second direct order from UNI Air since 2011, when the Taiwanese airline … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus’s AerClub and Uber launch their Avios Earning Partnership
For those of you who are members of Aer Lingus' loyalty programme - AerClub and use Uber, there's good news, as you can now collect Avios when riding. Kieran Harte, Head of Uber Ireland (centre), with Sarah Taylor and Annemarie Leahy, Aer Lingus Cabin Crew, at Dublin Airport launching Aer Lingus’ new partnership between AerClub and Uber. Image: Aer Lingus Members of the … [Read more...]
FirstGroup sketches out a new route between Hereford and London
FirstGroup is trying to extend its Open Access operations, this time with a new application to operate between Hereford and London via Cwmbran. Lumo Class 803 along the Scottish Coast - Next Stop, Hereford? Image, FirstGroup The company has submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) as part of the process. FirstGroup’s proposal is for two return … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an American Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare as it completes a transatlantic trip. American Airlines operates a fleet of 25 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The airline also operates the Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER, and Boeing 787-8 in its wide-body … [Read more...]