Source: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has today issued legal proceedings against Airbus in the Technology and Construction division of the High Court in London. We have sadly failed in all our attempts to reach a constructive solution with Airbus in relation to the accelerated surface degradation condition adversely impacting the Airbus A350 aircraft. Qatar Airways has therefore been left with no alternative but to seek a rapid resolution of this dispute via the courts. Qatar Airways currently have 21 A350 aircraft grounded by the condition and the legal proceedings have been commenced to ensure that Airbus will now address our legitimate concerns without further delay. We strongly believe that Airbus must undertake a thorough investigation of this condition to conclusively [...]

Source: American Airlines Bicycles line the hallways at American’s two pilot training facilities — the result of a friendly competition between team members at the American Airlines Flight Academy and Charlotte Training Center. Each new bike, along with a matching helmet, will be gifted to a child in need. Over the past eight years, American’s pilots and flight training staff donated more than 1,000 bikes to local charities. “We're in the transportation business — what better way to give than to start kids off with their first set of wheels” said Capt. Lori Cline, who oversees pilot training. The bike drive has become a holiday tradition for the pilot training team in Charlotte, and this year, Cline challenged the academy [...]

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal has been distinguished with four important international awards. At the 28th edition of the World Travel Awards, it received the awards for "World's Leading Airline to Africa" and "World's Leading Airline to South America". At the "18th Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards" gala, held at the famous The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, TAP was recognized as "Best Transatlantic Airline" and "Best Airline in Europe" by the readers of Global Traveler magazine. Also Star Alliance, of which TAP is a member, was elected World's Leading Airline Alliance 2021. The World Travel Awards presented to TAP recognize the renewal that the airline is undergoing and the commitment of its teams and crews to improving the [...]

Source: Bristish Airways As families and friends get back together this Christmas, British Airways has kicked the festive season off by creating some special moments for its customers on the ground and in the air. British Airways’ colleagues have spread holiday cheer at London Heathrow Terminal 5 by surprising customers with upgrades to Club World (business class) and exclusive lounge access to make their journeys to reunite with loved ones extra special. The airline also gifted Executive Club Silver and Gold cards, Harvey Nichols Christmas hampers and bundles of 50,000 Avios to customers. The airline has decked its home at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 with festive check-in screens and created special boarding cards for customers. A winter wonderland themed corridor welcomes [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. announced its full summer 2022 flight schedule is now available at Southwest.com, which allows Southwest® Customers the ability to book their vacations and travel through Sept. 5, 2022. Today's announcement also highlights the carrier's commitment to continue building on its world-famous point-to-point network while giving travelers more ways to reach their favorite summer destinations. Additionally, the Southwest's famous Customer-friendly policies means travelers never pay change fees(1), can check up to two bags for free(2), and experience the airline's famous Hospitality. Beginning June 11, 2022, Southwest will offer new nonstop service on Saturdays between: Austin and Cozumel, Mexico (Subject to government approvals) Nashville and Portland, Maine Denver and Eugene, Ore. Starting June 5, 2022, Southwest will resume nonstop service between: Denver and Amarillo (Sundays-Fridays) Denver and Lubbock (Daily) Denver and Midland/Odessa (Sundays-Fridays) Houston (Hobby) and Louisville, Ky. (Sundays-Fridays) Chicago (Midway) and Montego [...]