An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now underway following a small aircraft crash in Butler, Missouri, which left 12 people dead. The plane was carrying passengers embarking on a planned afternoon skydive when it went down near Butler Memorial Airport at approximately 11:27 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, bursting into flames […]
Travel Radar•Lucy Eason17 JunOn June 11, Turkish Airlines flight TK2430 from Istanbul (IST) to Antalya (AYT) successfully landed but then reportedly entered the wrong taxiway and hit a ground radar antenna pole with its right wing. Whilst the collision ripped a hole in the side of the Boeing 777 aircraft and damaged the wing, thankfully, none of the […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel17 JunCargolux has partnered with Cathay Technologies to introduce a new Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) system designed to digitise and centralise key flight operations data, according to a joint announcement released on June 15, 2026. The agreement was formally signed at Cargolux headquarters in Luxembourg, attended by senior executives including Captain James Toye, head of line […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell17 JunThe capital of Turkey, Ankara, is hosting the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) summit of 32 European and North American members on July 7-8. To ease the pressure on Ankara’s main Esenboğa Airport (ESB) and accommodate the increased diplomatic traffic, Turkey has officially opened Etimesgut Air Base Airport (ANK). Modernisation project Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel17 JunPassengers travelling through Glasgow Airport (GLA) this summer can breathe a sigh of relief after planned strike action by nearly 400 airport workers was called off following the acceptance of improved pay deals. Employees working for security contractor ICTS and ground handling provider Menzies Aviation voted in favour of revised offers, removing the threat of […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass17 JunEmirates has been named Best Overall Airline in the Middle East at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, with the Dubai-based carrier recognised for its customer experience across several areas of the passenger journey. The award was presented at a ceremony in Dublin on June 11 and was based on passenger feedback. APEX Best […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis17 JunThe aviation industry says the era of “flight shaming”, a once-prominent climate movement encouraging people to fly less, has largely faded from public and corporate debate. The shift was evident at the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference, where references to “flight shaming” were absent as airline executives focused instead on fuel prices, regulation, […]
Travel Radar•Eve Powell17 JunEmirates passengers will be able to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live while travelling after the airline confirmed it will broadcast the tournament through Sport 24 on ice across its fleet. The competition is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 until July 19, 2026. Live […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis16 JunPlaza Premium Group (PPG) has launched a new global campaign, “The Starting Line”, aimed at positioning airport spaces as part of the wider sporting journey during a major summer of international tournaments. The initiative focuses on reframing airport lounges, hotels and passenger services as the first stage of travel for fans attending global sporting events. […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu16 JunEthiopian Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius, on July 12, 2026, opening a new direct link between East Africa and one of the Indian Ocean’s best-known leisure destinations. Flight schedule (local times) The airline said the route will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Ethiopian Airlines published the […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo16 JunAnimaWings will operate special flights between Bucharest, Iași and Cluj-Napoca during the Sports Festival 2026, taking place from June 11 to 14 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The airline is the official carrier partner of the event, which is expected to draw large crowds and includes the retirement match of Romanian tennis player Simona Halep. Special flight […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu16 JunUruguay’s national team has placed the blame on FIFA after experiencing travel delays on the journey from their base in Mexico to Miami ahead of their first World Cup match. The team were due to play against Saudi Arabia when their aircraft was denied entry to the United States, leaving the plane stranded for around […]
Travel Radar•Lucy Eason16 JunScandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Garuda Indonesia have signed a new codeshare agreement to provide customers with additional travel options between Scandinavia and Indonesia. It also expands options for passengers heading to key leisure and business markets, including Jakarta and Bali. What the agreement covers Under the partnership, the airlines say customers will gain expanded travel […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo16 JunBudget airline Wizz Air has reported a drop in its annual earnings after taking a £43.1 million hit due to the current war in Iran. Still, the airline has seen a record number of passengers in recent months, despite the pressures placed on the aviation industry at large by the ongoing conflict. Why has Wizz […]
Travel Radar•Lucy Eason16 JunA U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The incident forced the closure of the airfield as authorities worked to assess the situation and investigate the cause of the crash. Emergency response closes airfield In a statement, […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass16 JunAirlines are moving quickly to upgrade in-flight internet, turning what used to be a frustrating, often-paid extra into a core part of the passenger experience and a new competitive battleground between SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, branded Amazon Leo. Why is in-flight Wi-Fi suddenly a top-tier feature? The shift is being driven by […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo16 JunData from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) has grown quicker than any other major UK flight path. The route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) was second on the list, showing a widespread growth in […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack15 JunKuehne+Nagel has added Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to its transatlantic rotation, with weekly flights operated by Atlas Air. The updated “Inspire” global flight rotation connects six major strategic hubs, maximising routing efficiency and creating connections between advanced supply chains. Transatlantic Operations Kuehne+Nagel (Kühne+Nagel) is one of the world’s leading global transport and logistics companies, headquartered […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow15 JunAir Canada has officially put its first Airbus A321XLR into regular scheduled service, marking the start of what the airline calls its new “Glowing Hearted” cabin era and a major step in its long-range, single-aisle strategy. The milestone flight carried 182 passengers on AC413 from Montreal to Toronto on June 9, 2026, Air Canada said. What passengers can expect onboard A key selling point is […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo15 JunUnited Airlines Flight 1275 from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) had a minor delay after a swarm of bees decided to land on the plane’s wing while it was still parked. The crew avoided the multi-hour delays typically caused by waiting for external pest control or beekeeping specialists by taxiing to the runway […]
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