Source: Qatar Airways On 20 January 2022, Qatar Airways, through the legal proceedings against Airbus in the Technology & Construction division of the High Court in England, sought an expedited hearing of a preliminary issue to address our serious and legitimate safety concerns regarding the surface degradation condition adversely impacting our Airbus A350 fleet which has resulted so far in 21 Airbus A350 aircraft being grounded. As this video clearly shows*, these defects are not superficial and one of the defects causes the aircraft’s lightning protection system to be exposed and damaged, another defect leaves the underlying composite structure exposed to moisture and ultraviolet light, and other defects include cracking in the composite and damage around a high percentage of [...]

Source: Avelo Avelo Airlines announced it is bolstering pilot compensation to attract and retain world class aviators — elevating first-year pay by nearly 50% for Captains and by nearly 30% for First Officers. The enhanced pay scale offers the highest first-year Captain and First Officer pay rates in the Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) and regional carrier sectors of the U.S. airline industry. Avelo expects to add an additional 120 pilots in 2022. In addition to hiring First Officers, for a limited time qualified pilots may be immediately hired as Captains. "We're committed to attracting and retaining the industry's best pilots," said Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy. "In addition to our enhanced pay scale, Avelo supports quality of life initiatives such [...]

Source: Aeroflot The Russian largest carrier flies to 7 destinations in four countries in the Americas As of early December 2021, it resumed service to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires Aeroflot will extend special terms and conditions of achieving Silver, Gold and Platinum status making it easier for Aeroflot Bonus members to attain elite levels in 2022. Aeroflot Bonus members will need 20% fewer qualifying miles and flight segments than before to achieve or raise elite level. Program members can earn miles to upgrade elite level through making purchases with partner banks’ cards in addition to taking flights. Detailed information on the special terms and conditions of achieving elite levels in 2022 is available in Aeroflot Bonus news section. Earlier, [...]

Source: Emirates Services to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Miami, Newark, Orlando and Seattle resume from today (21 January) Los Angeles, New York JFK, and Washington DC services remain unimpacted; A380 flights to Boston, Houston and San Francisco will return to 777 operations Airline's flight schedule to all 12 US passenger destinations will be restored by Saturday As a result of telecommunication operators delaying the roll-out of 5G networks around US airports, the US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have issued formal notifications that lift the previous restriction on aircraft operations, enabling Emirates to safely restore full scheduled operations to all its US destinations by Saturday. From 21 January, the airline will reinstate its Boeing 777 operations to Chicago, Dallas Fort [...]

Source: Swiss SWISS is adopting the innovative ‘Airspace’ cabin concept for its aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family to offer its passengers a tangibly enhanced air travel experience on its short- and medium-haul routes. Key features of the new cabin concept include substantially larger overhead bins, an advanced lighting system that can be aligned to human biorhythms and enhanced seating comfort. The first two SWISS Airbus A320neos equipped with the new Airspace cabin will enter revenue service this month. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is adopting the innovative ‘Airspace’ cabin concept for its Airbus A320neo family fleet. The advanced new cabin will provide travellers with a substantially enhanced air travel experience on SWISS short- and medium-haul routes. The new Airspace [...]

Source: KLM As of this week, KLM passengers booking air tickets will simultaneously be able to book a train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station with NS Dutch Railways. The service is mainly intended for foreign visitors flying KLM to Schiphol and staying at accommodation in Amsterdam. Travellers can now plan and book their entire journey in one place and won’t have to wait in line to buy a train ticket. Previously, KLM passengers had the option of combining their air ticket with car rental or taxi service via the booking platform CarTrawler. The new train ticket is an additional option, not only making things more convenient when passengers book their trip, but also encouraging them to use rail [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Leading into the holiday, Delta people honored Dr. King and our commitment to DEI by saying, doing and learning more to expand our understanding, increase our ability to empathize and serve our community. Delta people across the company put words into action to honor the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The federally designated day of service is dedicated to Dr. King’s work to drive non-violent systemic changes to eliminate poverty, hunger and bigotry, seeking a “Beloved Community” where all people have equitable access to their fullest potential. Dr. King was an inclusive leader before there was language to describe him as such, and Delta aspires to bring to life many central themes of his [...]

Source: United Airlines While we anticipate minor disruptions at some airports due to the remaining 5G restrictions, we’re pleased the Biden Administration reached a compromise with AT&T and Verizon to avoid mass cancellations across the aviation industry. We look forward to a higher level of coordination between the regulators, telecom companies and the aviation industry to ensure that customers are not faced with disruptions going forward.

Source: Alaska Airlines Looking back on 2021, one thing remains certain—we’re grateful for every person who packed a bag, wore a mask and had a seat on our aircraft. And for every employee in our operation who shouldered every twist and turn along the way – thank you. Since the pandemic began, we’ve overcome some of the greatest challenges in our 90-year history. Despite our preparation, including increasing staff and preparing for snow, this was among the most difficult holidays many of us have experienced at Alaska. Unfortunately, last week, winter weather coupled with the impact of the omicron variant on staffing levels caused significant operational challenges. We know you expect the highest standard of care when you fly Alaska. We [...]