The new partnership will see Starlink technology fitted across BA’s short- and long-haul fleets, promising high-speed, low-lag internet in every cabin. The new system will be a significant step up. At present, British Airways only offers free wifi to passengers […]
2025-11-06: Overnight Thursday (5/6 November, local time), the Ukrainian armed forces carried out a major drone attack on the southern Russian oblast of Volgograd. According to media reports and official statements from Russian authorities, at least one person was killed in […]
Update 2025-11-05 (2): The announced disruptions in the US aviation sector are becoming more concrete: According to media reports from Wednesday evening (5 November, local time), a 10 percent reduction in flight operations in 40 focus markets must be expected from […]
2025-11-05: Due to a drone sighting near Hanover Airport (HAJ), the airport was temporarily closed late Wednesday evening (5 November, local time). Measures are being taken by the security authorities. According to media reports, many aircraft are landing later for this […]
Malaysia Airlines secured the award for Best Asia-Pacific Economy Class at the 2025 Business Traveller Awards. Its Enrich loyalty scheme was also named Best Asia-Pacific Frequent Flyer Programme. The double win underscores the flag carrier’s renewed focus on value, comfort […]
2025-11-04: Air traffic was suspended on Tuesday (4 November) at around 8 pm (local time) at Brussels Airport (BRU), after a drone was spotted in the airport’s airspace. Incoming flights were diverted to Liège Airport (LGG), and all departures were halted […]
2025-11-03: Several people were injured in two separate bear attacks in Akita Prefecture on Monday (3 November). Attacks occurred in Akita and Daisen.Travellers should exercise caution and follow instructions by local authorities.
China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Monday that the country’s 240-hour visa-free transit program will be expanded to five more ports in Guangdong Province, as part of China’s latest efforts to further deepen its opening-up policy. Three of the new […]
Update 2025-11-03: The pilots’ strike at Lufthansa has been averted for the time being: According to media reports from Sunday (2 November), the pilots’ union VC Cockpit (VC) wants to give the airline more time to present an improved offer in […]
Shangri-La Group has announced the grand opening of Shangri-La Hongqiao Airport and Traders Hongqiao Airport – a dual-branded development located at the heart of Shanghai’s Hongqiao international transport hub. With direct connectivity to Terminal 2 of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, […]