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Delta And LATAM Continue Push For US Joint Venture Approval 4 minute read Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines are continuing with their push for joint venture approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). In the latest update, the two carriers are heavily focused on assuring the DOT that their pre-pandemic plans to grow long-haul international routes, co-locate at airports, and expand their respective short- and medium-haul domestic and regional markets are still on the boo...

Eurowings Discover Prepares For Maiden Flight Tomorrow 2 minute read The Lufthansa Group’s new subsidiary, Eurowings Discover, is set to launch tomorrow with its inaugural flight to Mombasa. The airline will use an Airbus A330-200 for its first flight before heading on to Zanzibar as a tag flight. Eurowings Discover is preparing to operate its maiden flight tomorrow. Photo: Eurowings Discover The current situation has forced significant change across the Lufthansa Group. May old and large air...

Qatar Airways CEO Hints That 5 A380s Could Fly Again After All 2 minute read Qatar Airways CEO appears to have backtracked on his Airbus A380 stance ever so slightly, revealing that there is a possibility that up to half of his Airbus A380 could return to the skies. His disdain for the aircraft type does, however, suggest that this is very unlikely. Qatar Airways’ CEO has hinted that there is a slight chance his Airbus A380s will fly again. Photo: Airbus The A380 is the marmite of the aviatio...

How Qatar Airways Is Diversifying Its America Network 4 minute read Qatar Airways has been making great strides with its United States network. However, it’s not only the US where the flag carrier of Qatar is ramping up its presence. The airline has a foothold in numerous markets across North and South America. There are even routes that are becoming unexpectedly popular for the carrier. Qatar Airways has been deploying its widebody aircraft well to America, and its strategy means that it can...

by Linnea Ahlgren (Simple Flying) JetBlue announced Monday that it had entered into an agreement with World Fuel Services and World Energy for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport. The airline says SAF will now make up approximately 5% of its LAX fuel. … The airline’s increase in biofuel with the newly minted World Energy deal and the launch of SAF-powered flights from LAX earlier this month will amount to 1.5 million gallons of blended SAF a ye...

The Latest Travel Requirements For Hawaii 3 minute read As of last week, Hawaii has made it easier for fully vaccinated travelers to visit. While the Safe Travels program continues to remain in place, testing is no longer required for passengers arriving in the islands who are fully vaccinated. Here is what the state mandates for travelers now. Travel to Hawaii is getting easier with no more testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying The latest ent...

Share According to a report on Simply Flying, UK start-up airline flypop is eagerly planning its launch later this year. With airports and aircraft already in place, the long-distance, low-cost dream is quickly becoming a reality. And boy, are those costs going to be low, with the airline’s CEO Nino Judge promising £99 round-trip tickets between London and his Indian destinations. Could £99 flights from the UK to India be on the horizon? Flypop is getting closer to a launch date, with aircr...

Emirates Extends Flight Suspension From Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka 3 minute read In a blow to travelers looking to fly to Dubai, Emirates has extended its flight ban from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Passenger flights from the three countries will remain off-limits until 15th July at the earliest. Only UAE citizens, diplomats on official duty, and holders of the golden residency visa can travel currently. The UAE first banned flights from the three countries in mid-May, as all ...

Sri Lanka Eases Middle East Travel Ban 2 minute read Just days after imposing a ban on travelers from six Middle Eastern countries, Sri Lanka has reversed its decision. The country will allow travelers to arrive with a negative COVID-19 test and undergo a 10-day hotel quarantine. It’s unclear when airlines will begin accepting passengers once again. Emirates announced that it would no longer carry passengers to Sri Lanka from the UAE and several other countries. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple ...

India-Qatar Air Bubble Extended Through July 2 minute read India and Qatar have extended their “travel bubble” agreement through July. The agreement expired at the end of June, resulting in some flights being canceled yesterday. However, the government promptly renewed the agreement on Thursday and is allowing flights to operate this month as well. Qatar Airways was the only Middle Eastern carrier flying passengers from India at the peak of the second wave in April and May. Photo: Vincenzo ...