Air traffic control staff at Norwich Airport (NWI) are set to strike for one day on Friday, Aug. 28 following an ongoing unresolved dispute. Unhappy Control Staff Norwich Airport (NWI) is set to close on Friday, Aug. 28 as a result of planned industrial strike action by air traffic control staff. If the strike goes […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas28 Aug
Highlights of the report include fuel savings and a reduction in CO₂ emissions. Its release coincides with the airline renewing its registration under the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), after successfully completing its first three-year validation cycle. Commitment to Continuous Improvement The European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme is a voluntary programme introduced by the […]
Travel Radar•Lorna Rudge28 Aug
A spokesperson from the aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said that the company is beginning to implement plans to limit the impacts of a strike by its workforce’s largest engineering union. Boeing has publicly posted contract positions for engineering and technical staff, which cover the period in which any strike action is likely to occur. This […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack28 Aug
Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways has announced that it will retire its fleet of 10 Airbus A380s in 2028, four years earlier than had previously been announced. The retirement has been moved forward due to the A380s rising fuel and maintenance costs. Qantas reportedly plans to replace the A380 with new orders of Airbus A350 […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack28 Aug
Robin Raven, a plus-size frequent traveller, praised United Airlines’ upcoming Relax Row. She claimed the new product could address the physical challenges of flying economy class as a plus-size traveller. A ‘reimagined’ economy experience for plus-size fliers In a Yahoo Creators article, Raven recounted her experience on a nine-hour international flight to Europe, where she […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye28 Aug
Delta Air Lines is preparing a revamped Delta One business class experience. The rollout is expected to begin on long-haul international flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in fall 2026. Catering and service might receive the biggest changes While Delta has not yet released a complete statement about the updated Delta One experience, changes […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye28 Aug
Shannon Airport (SNN) has been named a finalist in the ‘Under 5 Million Passengers’ category at the Routes World Awards 2026, one of the aviation industry’s most prestigious accolades. The awards recognise excellence in route development, airline partnerships and aviation marketing. Shannon Airport Recognised for Route Development Success Shortlisted for the Routes World Awards 2026, […]
Travel Radar•Manahil Chaudhary27 Aug
A TUI flight headed to Manchester Airport (MAN) was forced to divert to another airport as it ran critically low on fuel following a security incident within the airport that closed its airfield. The aircraft broadcast the “mayday” signal as its fuel supply dropped significantly whilst waiting to land. The security incident was resolved by […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis27 Aug
Vueling has withdrawn all winter flight services from Cardiff Airport (CWL) in a major blow for Wales’ only international airport. The budget airline has been offering flights between Cardiff and popular Spanish destinations such as Alicante and Malaga for 13 years prior to the announcement. No decision has been made as to whether the airline […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis27 Aug
A pilot flying an Avro Triplane IV replica was forced to land in a tree during the Wings and Wheels Air Show at Shuttleworth, Bedfordshire on Saturday, May 30. At the same location, on Saturday, Aug. 15, a pilot crashed while landing a de Havilland DH.88 Comet during a “flying proms” air display. The following […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel27 Aug
Budget airline easyJet (U2) has launched a new over-50s recruitment drive along with commissioned demographic research from Censuswide. The airline first started this initiative in 2022 and revealed this has more than doubled the number (+127 percent) of its cabin crew aged over 50, which now constitute 10 percent of its total cabin crew. Initiatives […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel27 Aug
People who often embark on long-haul economy flights are well aware of the challenges that come with such experiences. In fact, they usually have several tricks up their sleeve that they rely on not just to avoid jet lag but also to ensure that they are comfortable before, during, and after the flights. But if […]
Travel Radar•Aurora Welch26 Aug
Negotiations between Aer Lingus and its pilots over 500 proposed job redundancies collapsed, ending after 12 minutes. The walkout highlights tensions between airline management, led by chief executive Lynne Embleton, and the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) over whether a European-level union body must be involved before domestic restructuring can proceed. Dispute Sparks Sudden […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling26 Aug
United is expanding into the international market, launching 10 new routes that move the carrier beyond traditional U.S. hubs and into markets competitors have largely ignored, including new links to secondary European cities as its A321XLR enters service. United Targets Overlooked International Markets United Airlines will add 10 new international destinations next summer in what […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling26 Aug
Stralis, an Australian Manufacture of hydrogen-electric aircraft has announced it will close down by the end of August. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cited insufficient airline demand and immature hydrogen supply as key reasons it could not remain profitable. The closure may further slow the growth of the hydrogen-powered aircraft industry. Why Has Stralis Closed […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack26 Aug
Korean Air has announced it will begin operating a new route between Incheon International Airport, Seoul (ICN) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). The route will be operated daily by Korean Air’s fleet of Airbus A321neo jets, and open Dec. 23. This is the latest in a series of expansions into the Japanese market, by Korean Air. […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack26 Aug
Northern Ireland’s Belfast City Airport (BHD) is seeking permission from Belfast City Council to operate later evening flights and increase their annual flight limit, as part of their 2040 Master Plan. The process to approve this will require the airport’s initial planning agreement to be modified, which requires a successful public consultation and the approval […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky26 Aug
Yet another near-collision at Sydney Airport has sparked concerns over safety at the Australian airport. The latest incident involved two Qantas planes being cleared to use the airport’s runway simultaneously by Air Traffic Control (ATC). This marks the airport’s fourth safety incident in as many weeks, causing major concern over the increased frequency of these […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis25 Aug
Discover Airline and Spafax have launched StoryWonder, a personalised story experience designed to enhance in-flight entertainment for children ages 3 to 13. StoryWonder utilises AI to generate stories that are designed to make flying more engaging for children. This hopes to make flying a more exciting adventure. StoryWonder Brings Personalised Entertainment to Children The StoryWonder […]
Travel Radar•Amelia Angelica24 Aug
The UK is on track to experience its hottest summer in recorded history. This has led to some airlines marketing summer getaways to Eastern European nations as “coolcations”, and hoping tourists will want to travel, in order to avoid hot conditions. Data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) however, suggests that warmer destinations remain popular. […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack24 Aug