Allegiant Air added a new perk to all flights starting this month. Passengers can now enjoy complimentary drinks on their future flights. A launch that defies industry trends In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, Aug. 9, Allegiant Air announced the addition of “complimentary soda, juice, or water” on all its flights. Alongside the free […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye13 AugThe captain of an Air India flight that suffered a 300-foot loss in altitude whilst travelling to Delhi on Aug. 4 is facing investigation after his mandatory psychoactive screening test returned a non-negative result. A non-negative result means the sample has been flagged for potentially containing a substance but is not necessarily a confirmed positive […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis13 AugOn Monday, Aug. 10, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia at 07.34 a.m. local time (12.34 p.m. GMT) and is reported to be one of the country’s largest earthquakes in years. To inspect and assess structural damage, the country’s civil aviation authority, Aerocivil, suspended flights across multiple regional hubs. A state of emergency was declared […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel13 AugA Florida-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after the plane’s pilots reported fumes had filled the cockpit. Later, crew members rushed passengers off the plane in an emergency evacuation via the plane’s slides as the fumes moved into the main cabin. The cause of the incident is currently under […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis13 AugThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will pause flight operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 23 to support the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race event, as part of the United States’ (U.S.) extended celebrations marking its 250th anniversary of independence. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky13 AugEmirates’ Airbus A380 made its first-ever visit to Jakarta, Indonesia on Aug. 8, 2026, flying in as a special one-off service to carry AC Milan back to Italy after the club’s pre-season friendly against Chelsea. The match was part of Indonesia’s 2026 summer pre-season tour. Emirates’ A380 makes history Many could be spotted at Soekarno-Hatta […]
Travel Radar•Gimbiya Barde13 AugEmirates has introduced several measures designed to give customers more flexibility when booking and managing flights, including free date changes, reduced refund fees and expanded travel insurance options. Free changes and refunds for Dubai flights From August 10, 2026, customers travelling to Dubai can change their travel dates unlimited number of times free of charge, […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu13 AugSpanish flag carrier Iberia (IB) has chartered an Airbus A321XLR flight to and from Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) on August 12 at 18:45 (CEST), in order for researchers to observe the total solar eclipse. Whilst the flight will not be available for the public to board, the airline will livestream the event for universal viewing […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel13 AugBritain uses the radio spectrum for mobile networks, broadcasting and other telecommunications services. Aviation, defence systems, navigation equipment and weather services rely on it as well. On the ground and in orbit, systems are drawing on the same finite resource. Regulators have to manage frequency allocation to make room for them without causing signal interference […]
Travel Radar•Jamie Hopkin13 AugUK satellites play an important role in environmental monitoring, tracking greenhouse gases, forest coverage, water movement and weather patterns from orbit. Scientists and public bodies use measurements from Earth observation satellites to provide tools that can lead to emissions cuts and better forecasts. The data also help them understand climate change and prepare for climate […]
Travel Radar•Jamie Hopkin12 AugTwo people were extricated from a small plane crash three miles east of Ridgefield, Washington, on Monday afternoon, Aug. 10. Both passengers were taken to hospitals, one via ambulance and the other via Life Flight, officials said. 911 call, dispatch, and investigations Just before 1:00 p.m. local time, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) received […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye12 AugThe UK aims to lead Europe in small satellite launch, with UK spaceports forming a key part of its growing spaceport network and regulation framework. Its plan supports launch services through horizontal and vertical launch, with runway-based launch in the south and west and vertical ascent from launchpads in northern Scotland. This gives budding customers […]
Travel Radar•Jamie Hopkin12 AugEurope’s Rosalind Franklin rover will search Mars for signs of past life. Britain is closely involved: UK teams built the rover, made several of its science instruments and are now working on its landing system. Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock says the mission “will give us vital insight into the history of Mars.” European Mars […]
Travel Radar•Jamie Hopkin12 AugBritish farmers are facing climate change, extreme weather, limited resources and rising demand for food. Space data is helping them respond by spotting risks sooner and putting countermeasures in place where they are needed. Earth observation in farming provides valuable insights into crop health and changing conditions, while environmental monitoring satellites help track threats across large […]
Travel Radar•Jamie Hopkin12 AugUK aerospace companies are taking skills developed for aircraft into space manufacturing, where they are used to build UK satellites and equipment that supports British contributions to Mars missions. These capabilities are also expanding into in-orbit servicing and manufacture, such as Space Forge’s UK-developed ForgeStar spacecraft, designed to manufacture high-value materials in the microgravity environment […]
Travel Radar•Jamie Hopkin12 AugAircraft and space engineers face many of the same problems: heating, weight, fatigue, and fuel use. Innovation in space engineering and advanced materials research has supported technology transfer from satellites and spacecraft into aircraft manufacturing, contributing to the development of lighter, safer aircraft with lower fuel consumption. Why Space Engineering Demands Better Materials Space vehicles […]
Travel Radar•Jamie Hopkin12 AugDublin Airport delivered its busiest month on record in July 2026, handling 3,839,635 passengers – a 2.3% year‑on‑year increase – as sustained summer travel, strong inbound tourism and exceptional transatlantic demand pushed volumes to historic highs. The airport has now recorded 16 consecutive months of year‑on‑year growth, signalling a clear shift from post‑pandemic recovery to […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling12 AugPrior to a Porter Airlines flight’s takeoff, a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt; this led to the service’s cancellation on Aug. 6. The flight PD444 from British Columbia to Toronto was forced to return to the terminal and delayed the travels of all passengers onboard. The Situation On the Porter Airlines flight […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas11 AugDuring takeoff from Myrtle Beach in South California on Monday, Aug. 10, an American Airlines B737 hit several birds, causing flames to shoot from the aircraft’s engine. The flames led to an eventual emergency landing. The Incident Onboard American Airlines Flight 1760, 181 passengers were flying towards Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina. […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas11 AugTurkish Airlines has seen a stark decrease in its profitability since the start of the Iran war. The war has driven up jet fuel refining margins, causing jet fuel prices to skyrocket. Turkish Airlines profitability The decline in profitability contradicts Turkish Airlines‘ customer demand, as its customer base and active operations continue to grow. According […]
Travel Radar•Maia Vinton11 Aug