Supersonic Concorde floats down in New York’s Hudson River
A British Airways Concorde, one of only 20 ever built, embarked on a rare journey down New York's Hudson River, en route back to...
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus launch new codeshare partnership
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus are set to launch a new codeshare partnership starting March 13, 2024, offering customers expanded access to destinations across...
British Airways unveils £7 billion transformation plan: resumption of Asian routes, new seats, and digital innovations
British Airways has revealed an extensive £7 billion transformation plan, encompassing over 600 modernisation initiatives aimed at revolutionising the airline's customer experience, digital capabilities,...
Iberia flight from Buenos Aires makes medical diversion to Gran Canaria
Iberia flight IB6844 from Buenos Aires to Madrid on 23 February, operated by Airbus A350-900 registered EC-NJM, was diverted to Gran Canaria due to...
Vueling announces the launch of its new route between Paris-Orly and London-Heathrow
On February 14, 2024, Vueling is pleased to announce the launch of its new, unique route between London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris-Orly (ORY). This...
Brussels Airlines and Brussels Airport linked to only three UK airports in summer 2024
Brussels Airlines will not operate flights between Brussels Airport and Birmingham during the summer, redirecting resources to more profitable leisure routes. The service is...
British Airways unveils exciting new routes for 2024, including Abu Dhabi, Izmir, Agadir, and a return to London Stansted
British Airways has announced a series of new routes for 2024, expanding both its long-haul and short-haul offerings from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and...
EuropeanCommission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Air Europa by IAG
The European Commission has initiated an in-depth investigation to evaluate the proposed acquisition of sole control of Air Europa by International Consolidated Airlines Group...
Vueling Airbus A320 from Brussels to Malaga diverts to Paris CDG after pressurisation problems
On 17 January, a Vueling Airbus A320 (registered EC-KLT) operated flight VY2151 between Brussels, Belgium, and Malaga, Spain. While flying at 37,000 feet, South...
Cardiff Airport announces more flights to Ireland ahead of Six Nations
Cardiff Airport has announced additional flights to Ireland ahead of the Guinness Six Nations Championship, providing more choices for rugby fans. Both Ryanair and...
British Airways pilot kidnapped and tortured during lay-over in Johannesburg, South Africa
A first officer working for British Airways was reportedly kidnapped and tortured outside a supermarket during a layover in Johannesburg, South Africa.
During his supermarket...
Two British Airways flight attendants die suddenly over the holidays
Two British Airways flight attendants, both 52 years old, tragically passed away suddenly, one in a hotel during a stopover and the other while...
Error at Valladolid airport on a flight to Palma de Mallorca: Ground staff put passengers on a plane to Tenerife
Passengers of flight IB8429 departing on 2 January from Valladolid and bound for Palma de Mallorca were shocked when informed they were on the...
Iberia finds solutions for 91% of the 45,000 passengers affected by the handling workers’ strike
The Iberia Group has been working diligently to resolve the disruptions caused by the recent strike affecting Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum flights...
April Fools’ Day on 28 December: A Vueling pilot takes passengers by surprise
The passengers, who at first did not know what was happening, took a while to realise that it was a joke.
The plane is full....
Iberia cancels 444 flights in early January due to the handling workers’ strike
Iberia faced disruptions as ground service workers went on a four-day strike, leading to the cancellation of 444 flights from January 5 to 8.The...
Two medical emergency landings in the Canary Islands on Christmas Eve, leading to one diversion
Mishap on Vueling flight VY1174 operated by Airbus A320 reg. RC-MOG, which this Sunday, December 24, covered the route Valencia - Gran Canaria. During...
Iberia ground service workers relaunch strike plan: now between 5 and 8 January
Last Wednesday, the planned strikes by ground service workers employed by Iberia, part of the International Airlines Group, had been called off. But after...
Iberia set to resume non-stop flights to Tokyo in 2024
Iberia announces the resumption of direct flights between Madrid and Tokyo's Narita International Airport, starting October 27, 2024, coinciding with the winter season. This...
LEVEL increases capacity to the USA and Latin America
LEVEL, the long-haul airline based in Barcelona within IAG, will significantly increase its seating capacity to the United States and Latin America during the...