The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a report setting out the potential social and economic benefits of intra-African air service liberalisation. The report by economic con...
The UK Serious Fraud Office has arrested four former and current Airbus staff, as part of a long-running investigation into alleged corruption in a subsidiary of the company operating in Saudi Arabia....
Authorities at Brisbane airport have issued a security review after a vehicle crashed through the perimeter fence and entered the runway. The event has caused the Australian government to criticise th...
The operators of Bangalore airport are in discussions with the regional government to reduce sales tax on jet fuel in a bid to encourage more airlines to set up base in Bangalore and promote tourism i...
The FAA has announced the levying of a $295,750 civil penalty against SkyWest Airlines for allegedly violating DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA alleges SkyWest failed to include more ...
LCC easyJet has been ordered to compensate a passenger who brought a claim against the airline for “unreasonable” ticket cancellation charges. Adam Rubens had booked a ticket to Tel Aviv in December 2...
Low-cost carriers in India have lobbied the Indian regulator to allow them to introduce non-refundable fares in a bid to lower ticket prices overall to increase competition, and to offset the effects ...
The US Department of Homeland Security has announced increased security measures for certain airports that operate direct flights to the US. The Transport Security Administration stated that: “As the ...
Tigerair Australia has launched an action to force Sydney Airport to allow it greater terminal access, saying capacity constraints placed on the airline are adversely affecting its ability to compete,...
A French court has fined LCC easyJet €60,000 for refusing to let a partially-paralysed woman fly as an unaccompanied passenger. The court also levied a €30,000 fine on easyJet’s Paris handling agent, ...
Porter Airlines has stated it will pay cash compensation of up to $1,300 for passengers who are “bumped” from domestic flights due to overbooking. The actual amounts paid will vary, depending on the f...
A new directive issued by the Iran Civil Aviation Organization (IrCAO) could see all commercial aircraft over 20 years old banned from active service with Iran Air. IrCAO Director General, Alireza Jah...
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