Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines Launch New Loyalty Partnership
On July 1, 2025, Etihad and Vietnam Airlines joined loyalty programs, allowing cross-airline miles use. New direct Abu…
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Ryanair Reports Strong Summer with Rising Bookings and Higher Fares
Ryanair’s summer 2025 growth features 200.2 million passengers, 164 new routes, and increased fares. Despite a 16% net…
United Airlines to Resume Newark-Tel Aviv Flights on July 22, 2025
United Airlines plans Newark to Tel Aviv flights resuming July 22, 2025, following a May 2025 suspension due…
Philippine Airlines Resumes Seasonal Manila to Sapporo Flights with A321neo
Starting November 2025, Philippine Airlines will operate thrice-weekly nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo using Airbus A321neo. Economy…
Ahmedabad Air India Crash: AAIB Submits Preliminary Report to Government
Air India Flight AI 171 crashed June 12, 2025, killing 260 including local residents. Preliminary reports show engine…
TSA Begins Dropping Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security
The TSA ends shoe removal at many U.S. airports starting July 2025 using new technology. Liquid restrictions stay…
Etihad Airways Expands Extraordinary Challenge Prize Pool to 20M Miles
Etihad’s The Extraordinary Challenge runs from May 2025 to May 2026, awarding 5 million miles for visiting 15…
Kite Flying Causes Major Flight Disruptions at Soekarno Airport
Incidents of kite flying near Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Indonesia disrupt flights, risking safety and causing delays. Laws ban…
EASA Officially Lifts All Flight Restrictions on Israel in July 2025
EASA lifted Israel flight restrictions on July 7, 2025, ending months of rerouting due to missile threats. Air…