SriLankan Airlines privatization plan dropped by government
Sri Lanka abandoned privatization plans for SriLankan Airlines due to impracticality and opted for state-led restructuring under President…
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American Airlines Updates Baggage Claim for International Travelers
American Airlines modernizes baggage handling with pre-payments, touchless check-ins, and tracking. Clear baggage policies simplify international travel, providing…
Strikes to disrupt flights across Italy and Greece
Italy and Greece experienced transport strikes in early 2025, disrupting aviation and tourism. Root causes include inflation, low…
Spirit Airlines adds Detroit, Newark routes – Savannah a future candidate
Spirit Airlines’ 2025 expansions prioritize 37 worldwide routes, leaving Savannah out. Potential future routes to Detroit and Newark…
American Airlines pilots call for union leadership change
58% of American Airlines pilots support changing representation from APA to ALPA, seeking better leadership, resources, and collective…
Avelo Airlines seeks motivated staff for deportation flights
Starting May 2025, Avelo Airlines will partner with ICE for deportation flights, using Boeing 737-800 planes from Mesa…
American Airlines unveils Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia Airport
By 2026, American Airlines will debut its first Flagship Lounge at PHL. This premium offering, part of a…
REAL ID Act to be enforced for domestic flights by May 7, 2025
REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025, requiring compliant IDs for flights and federal facilities access. TSA urges…
Avelo Airlines partners with ICE for deportation flights
Avelo Airlines signed a contract with ICE to conduct deportation flights starting May 2025, using Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport…