Passengers could be left for days without their luggage, after an Air New Zealand flight was stranded at Christchurch Airport (CHC) on Sunday, June 21. The plane was unable to take-off after its landing gear sunk into a muddy shoulder at the side of the airport’s taxiway. The jet was eventually retrieved on Monday, June […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack22 JunA Delta Air Lines Flight had to perform an aborted landing to avoid an American Airlines jet at Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly investigating the incident, which saw the two jets get within roughly 90 metres of one another, while the American Airlines plane was taking off. What […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack22 JunThe British Airways ARC venue officially opened at Olympia in West London on June 16, becoming the capital’s first major purpose-built live entertainment venue to open in more than a decade. The 3,800-capacity space forms part of Olympia’s wider £1.3 billion redevelopment project and will host concerts, performances and other live events throughout the year. […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu22 JunRyanair CEO Michael O’Leary will remain at the helm of Europe’s largest low-cost airline through 2032 under a new contract extension. This extension could earn him a bonus package worth more than 150 million euros, as the carrier continues its long-term strategy of incentivising senior leadership with performance-linked share awards tied to profit growth and […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell22 JunEmirates has announced four new weekly services between Dubai International Airport, UAE (DXB) and Accra International Airport (ACC), Ghana. These will be in addition to the daily flights Emirates currently operates between the two airports and will be introduced on July 12. It is hoped that the new flights will provide Ghanaian travellers and goods […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack21 JunThe seasonal route expansion forms part of the airline’s updated summer 2026 schedule, which runs from June to September 2026, rather than a full long-term reinstatement of all services. Qatar Airways has expanded its global network for summer 2026, restoring services to 26 destinations across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas as part of its […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell21 JunThe States of Alderney has launched a procurement process to identify organisations interested in providing aviation fuel services at Alderney Airport (ACI) as the island looks to enhance operational flexibility and support a wider range of aircraft operations. Alderney Airport Seeks Fuel Suppliers for Expansion According to the States of Alderney, a request for proposals […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell20 JunOn June 11, it was reported by The Edge Malaysia that AirBorneo Airways is reviewing its maintenance and parts-supply after constant issues with disruptions on the service. The Sarawak state-owned airline, plans to engage with alternative partners to secure faster components. Airborneo to renew its fleet to improve long term service reliability AirBorneo has stated […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa20 JunThe proposed construction of a third runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has triggered renewed national debate following an official health and environmental impact assessment warning that up to three million residents could face significant adverse effects. The findings, commissioned by the UK Department for Transport, highlight concerns ranging from air quality and noise pollution […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell20 JunThe U.S. government has reduced the severity of the sanctions applied to Linea Aerea Conviasa, Venezuela’s state-owned airline. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a general license to Conviasa but has not removed all sanctions on the airline. What is a general license? An OFAC license allows Conviasa […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack20 JunKLM Royal Dutch Airlines has revealed that its first Airbus A350 will be named The Night Watch, after the world-famous painting by Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn. The announcement marks the beginning of a new naming tradition for the airline’s incoming Airbus A350 fleet, which will draw inspiration from iconic Dutch works of art. Dutch […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass20 JunPassengers travelling across Europe will continue to be entitled to compensation for flight delays of more than three hours after European lawmakers agreed to maintain the existing threshold in the European Union’s updated air passenger rights framework. Long-Running Reform Efforts Conclude The agreement, reached between the European Parliament and EU member states on June 15, […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass20 JunQantas has revealed new details about its long awaited Project Sunrise programme, confirming that the first non stop flights between Sydney and London will begin in October 2027. The airline has also unveiled the onboard experience passengers can expect on what will become one of the world’s longest commercial flights. Sydney to London chosen Qantas […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis19 JunIn order to continue its strategy of network building in Latin America, Turkish Airlines eyes Lima to expand its operations. The airline is seeking to grow its presence in the Latin American market and sees Lima as the next step of this strategy. Latin America Expansion One of Turkish Airlines main strategies is to increase […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas19 JunRiyadh Air has secured approval to launch U.S. services by the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT), the highest authority regarding any method of transport within the country. The permit is valid for a period of two years and it is effective immediately. The Approval Riyadh Air applied in May for an international airline permit and exemption […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas19 JunAn American Airlines flight from Dallas to California was delayed by around an hour and a half when the pilots found themselves locked out of the aircraft’s cockpit. This eventually prompted a member of maintenance staff to make the unusual decision to enter the plane through a cockpit window to open the door from the […]
Travel Radar•Lucy Eason19 JunEgyptAir is set to commence direct flights to Cairo (CAI) from Birmingham Airport (BHX). Starting from Tuesday 27th October, the year-round service will operate four times weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Perfect Year Round Escape The service is the only direct route to Cairo (CAI) from Birmingham (BHX), with travellers previously having to […]
Travel Radar•Lorna Rudge18 JunBritish Airways has introduced a series of Avios-only flights this autumn, giving travellers the chance to secure peak half-term holidays using loyalty points rather than cash fares. The initiative allows British Airways Club members to book entire aircraft using Avios plus a small cash payment, often resulting in significantly reduced travel costs compared with standard […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell18 JunAir Canada has opened its first Air Canada Café at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), introducing a 97-seat premium lounge space for eligible passengers. Operated in partnership with Plaza Premium Group, the new facility marks the first dedicated Air Canada-branded lounge experience at the airport and becomes the airline’s seventh Café location. The […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu17 JunA wheelchair user who was denied boarding by British Airways because she was ‘travelling alone’ has spoken out to criticise the airline over its treatment of disabled passengers. Samanta Bullock had been at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to discuss the advancement of the rights of disabled people and was due to […]
Travel Radar•Lucy Eason17 Jun