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The airline luggage hack that doesn't require you to wear all your clothes
If you want to minimise extra charges when flying out for summer holidays, it can pay to do your homework After Ryanair announced that it would increase the size limit of its small personal item allowance by 5cm, varying restrictions across...

Emirates Aviation University marks 35 years
DUBAI, UAE, July 2025: Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated its 35th graduation ceremony by honouring 154 bright, savvy and accomplished scholars who are poised to shape the future of global aviation. Since 1991, EAU has graduated over...

Court of Appeal delivers landmark workers’ rights victory for aviation sector
Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (Image: UK Aviation Media) In a significant ruling for employment rights, the Court of Appeal has upheld a key judgement that a Ryanair pilot, engaged via an aviation employment agency, was in fact a ‘worker’ and not a...

Board chooses new airline at Barkley Regional Aiport
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- The Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board recommended SkyWest Airlines, in partnership with United, to provide commercial air service at Barkley Regional Airport beginning December 2025. The board's unanimous vote on...

Southwest Airlines sues dozens of generic drugmakers for alleged price-fixing scheme
Southwest Airlines is buckling up to join in on a long-running legal battle surrounding an alleged price-fixing scheme involving generic medicines in the U.S. In a 730-page lawsuit filed in federal court in Pennsylvania, the airline targets dozens...

Turkish Airlines' '6 Continents' Challenge Ends Early Likely Due To Higher-Than-Anticipated Participation
Airlines have increasingly been launching new promotions to encourage travel and boost loyalty program engagement. Turkish Airlines rolled out a global offer last month that allowed its Miles&Smiles loyalty members to earn one million bonus miles...

Pegasus Airlines Launches Direct Istanbul – Bristol Flights
Pegasus Airlines continues to expand its flight network this summer by adding a new direct route from Bristol to Istanbul. The direct route from Bristol Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport commenced today, on 8 July 2025. The...

ALEX LABBÈ REUNITES WITH SONOMA AVIATION AT SONOMA RACEWAY
Alex Labbé has announced a renewed partnership with Sonoma Aviation for the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma Aviation branding will feature on Labbé's No. 07 car, promoting a shared commitment to precision and...

Barkley Regional Airport board selects SkyWest for new airline contract
PADUCAH — The Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board has selected SkyWest Airlines for the federally-funded Essential Air Service contract, the board announced Tuesday afternoon. Destination locations in SkyWest's service proposal are George...

Air Transat Ranked Among World’s Lowest-emissions Airlines
Canadian airline Air Transat has earned a spot on a newly released global ranking of the top 20 commercial carriers with the lowest carbon emissions intensity, placing 15th overall. The data comes from a flight emissions report published this...

SkyWest is ready for takeoff once again from Barkley Regional
By Brad Munson - West Kentucky Star Jul. 08, 2025 | 06:49 PM | PADUCAH SkyWest is the next carrier servicing Barkley Regional Airport beginning December 1st. The Barkley Regional Airport Authority board made the selection Tuesday as to which...

Aviation program returns to Dane County Regional Airport
The Will Brown Aviation Academy is hosting its fifth annual Camp Willa at Dane County Regional Airport from July 7-11, working to inspire youth from underrepresented communities to pursue aviation careers, WMTV15 reports. These include careers as...

Seattle Reign FC Partners with Alaska Airlines for Enhanced Fan Experience
Seattle Reign FC has formed a partnership with Alaska Airlines, designating it as the club's Official and Exclusive Airline. This collaboration aims to enhance fan engagement and promote women’s soccer on a global scale, showcasing the mutual...

Pakistan approves four potential bidders for airline
The Pakistani government said yesterday it had approved four parties, including business groups and a military-backed firm, to potentially bid for a stake in debt-ridden Pakistan International Airlines. Pakistan has been seeking to sell a 51-100...

Spirit Airlines Reconfigures 100+ Aircraft In 3 Weeks
Spirit Airlines has had a busy month re-configuring the majority of its aircraft to expand its premium seating options. The existing premium economy layout, which has the same standard seats with the middle seats blocked, is now being phased out....

Passenger Traffic Between Georgia and China Soars 90% in 2025, Driven by Visa-Free Travel and Strong Airline Demand
Air travel between Georgia and China is experiencing unprecedented growth. According to data released by the Ministry of Economy, the number of air passengers traveling between the two countries grew by 45% in 2024, reaching 57,184 passengers. In...

This Is the No. 1 International Airline for 2025—and It's Made the 'Best' List for 10 Consecutive Years
Flying an international carrier just feels different—less like a way to get from point A to point B and more like an experience. And that’s saying something in an era when flight delays, shrinking legroom, and in-flight mishaps dominate headlines....

Flight canceled or delayed? Here's what airlines owe you (or don't)
Severe weather across the Northeast is canceling hundreds of flights Tuesday. The region is set to experience a cold front bringing scattered thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds from New York down to Richmond, according to the Weather...

Yes, airline passengers, you can now keep shoes on at TSA checkpoints

American Airlines buys last of toxic firefighting foam at Brunswick airport
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) said American Airlines has agreed to purchase and remove nearly 6,000 gallons of toxic firefighting foam from the former naval airbase. It marks a significant milestone in the effort to clean up...