For many travellers, the best part of an in-flight meal might just be dessert. To mark World Chocolate Day (July 6), Emirates has revealed what goes into its onboard chocolate offering, sharing how millions of chocolates and handcrafted desserts are prepared and served on flights each year. The airline says passengers consume more than 64 […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis11 JulThe Boeing 737 cargo plane that went missing after experiencing operational issues has been found. The plane’s wreckage was located off the coast of Pakistan, in the Arabian Sea. A search continues for the five crew members working on board the plane, all of whom are still missing. Recovering the Wreckage On Tuesday, July 8, […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas11 JulBoeing officially started operating a fourth final assembly line for its bestselling 737 MAX aircraft on July 6, marking another major milestone in the manufacturer’s efforts to ramp up production and meet growing global demand. The new production line, located at Boeing’s Everett, Washington, facility, is expected to play a key role in increasing output […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass10 JulThe Turkish carrier Corendon Airlines has expanded its digital transformation programme by introducing new self-service kiosks that offer passengers a streamlined, more convenient, and contactless travel experience. Corendon Airlines’ Digital Transformation Strategy The Corendon Airlines self-service kiosks are a part of the airline’s digital transformation strategy to introduce new solutions that enhance the passenger experience. […]
Travel Radar•Alice Atherton9 JulA flight from Hawaii to Las Vegas was forced to make a U-turn after a distress signal was emitted due to an in-flight emergency. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 5. Southwest Airlines Aircraft Diversion At 8:40 p.m. local time on July 5, Southwest Airlines flight WN139 took off from Kahului on the island of Maui, […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas9 JulLondon Gatwick continues to rapidly expand its international routes with the launch of Air Arabia’s twice-daily flights to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Twice-daily flights connect London Gatwick and Sharjah The first flight to Sharjah departed on Saturday, July 4, after a four-month delay from the original March 2026 start date due to […]
Travel Radar•Alice Atherton9 JulAfter a negative experience attempting to acquire support at Manchester Airport (MAN), neurodivergent advocate Ellie Middleton took to social media to voice accessibility concerns for individuals with invisible disabilities at the airport. She encouraged those who travelled using the sunflower lanyard scheme to share their experiences and pushed Manchester Airport Group (MAG) to revoke changes […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas9 JulThe Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PAA) has confirmed that on Tuesday, July 8, a Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft KTA132 (registration AP-BOI) operated by K2 Airways and departing from Sharjah (SHJ) in the United Arab Emirates at 19:02 (GST) and heading to Karachi (KHI), reported a navigational system issue around 9:18 p.m. (PKT). Whilst local air […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel8 JulAirlines today are balancing decades-old infrastructure with the rapid adoption of AI, automation, and digital passenger solutions. Rail operators are investing in predictive maintenance and smarter mobility systems while still managing legacy ticketing and operational platforms built years ago. This contrast between ageing foundations and modern expectations has made choosing the right technology partner more […]
Travel Radar•Aurora Welch8 JulMultinational Information and Telecommunications (IT) company Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA) has released its 2025 Impact Report. The report highlights how the aviation industry is preparing to support 10 billion passengers a year by the year 2050 (a projected figure from IATA – The International Air Transport Association). Software over concrete SITA’s report explores […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel8 JulFifteen years ago on July 8, 2011, Lufthansa’s Airbus A340-300 with the registration “D-AIGT” flew from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lagos (LOS) not just to transport passengers, but with its added mission to collect important data for climate research. This marked a world’s-first for long-term observation of the Earth’s atmosphere using scheduled flights. IAGOS Project The […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel8 JulAustrian Airlines (OS) has announced the launch of new direct flights from Vienna (VIE) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) in the Azores, Portugal, also dubbed the “Hawaii of Europe”. On the same day, the airline launched its online fan shop, selling branded merchandise, including clothing, flight accessories, and miniature aircraft models. ‘Hawaii of Europe’ The airline’s […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel8 JulThe UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a new summer awareness campaign to highlight the concerning statistic that over 100 million rechargeable lithium batteries are incorrectly packed on flights. Batteries are most commonly found in laptops, power banks, mobile phones, and electronic cigarettes, or ‘vapes’. The fire risk of these batteries, if incorrectly packed […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel7 JulAirbus has confirmed its plans to launch a successor to its popular A320 family by 2030, despite ongoing challenges across the aviation industry. Speaking in an interview, CEO Guillaume Faury said the manufacturer is staying on track with its long-term plans for a next-generation single-aisle aircraft. Airbus is sticking to its timeline While other aircraft […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis7 JulEmirates is celebrating the return of The Championships, Wimbledon, with a range of exclusive experiences for passengers and tennis fans both on board and on the ground. As the tournament’s Official Airline Partner, the airline is offering themed dining, live match coverage, and interactive activities throughout the event from June 29 to July 12. Wimbledon-inspired […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass7 JulAvianca has announced an expanded flight schedule for the peak mid-year travel season, with more than 71,000 flights and over 12.5 million seats available between June and August. The airline has said the increased capacity will support demand across its network of more than 160 routes serving over 80 destinations in more than 25 countries […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis7 JulThe busiest airport in Sicily, Catania Airport (CTA), was forced to suspend all its departure and arrival flights due to the recent volcanic activity of Mount Etna. Some airlines were diverted to Palermo Airport (PMO). Mount Etna’s Eruption Mount Etna is famously known as one of the world’s most active and monitored volcanoes. Located in […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas7 JulA large fire near Palma Airport in Mallorca (PMI) prompted authorities to place the airport on pre-alert after thick smoke and reported explosions raised concerns close to the runway. Despite the incident, airport operations continued as normal with no disruption to flights reported. Fire breaks out close to the airport The blaze started on Monday […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis7 JulThe U.S. investment company Castlelake and the UK ultra-low-cost airline easyJet agreed, in principle, on the terms of a possible takeover. If concluded, easyJet’s equity value would reach up to £5.5 billion on a fully diluted basis. About easyJet The UK’s easyJet is an ultra-low-cost airline that also offers package holidays and is based at […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas7 JulThe Iraqi government has recovered approximately 19 billion Iraqi dinars ($14.5 million) linked to a financial corruption case involving the state-owned Iraqi Airways, as part of the country’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Authorities said the funds were recovered following an investigation into the alleged manipulation of the airline’s financial deposit statements and banking records. The case […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass7 Jul