South American airlines, LAN and TAM, are on their way to becoming one after receiving regulatory approval for a merger.

UK-based Virgin Atlantic Airways was fined US$50,000 this week for violating an American rule that prohibits misleading price advertising, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has revealed.

United Continental Holdings announced the details of its MileagePlus loyalty program for 2012, including new benefits and services for United's and Continental's most-frequent flyers, more options for members to redeem their miles and additional recognition for customers who purchase tickets in premium cabins or at premium economy fare classes.

Boeing is set to make aviation history as the first 787 Dreamliner finally takes off for its new home in Tokyo, Japan, following its departure from Everett Washington, three years behind schedule.

Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer James Hogan today called for greater industry-wide focus and collaboration on environmental practices for airlines around the world.

A new report has shown air travel to be highly resilient to the impacts of natural disasters and major negative events with the aviation industry recovering from most catastrophes in less than three months.

America's largest airlines recorded an overall on-time arrival rate of 77.8 per cent in July, up from 76.7 per cent in July 2010 and 76.9 per cent in June 2011, a study by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has revealed.

Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines have announced that their first code share flight will take to the sky on 6 November this year.

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd (hereinafter "JAL") announced that it will begin offering high-speed Internet connection onboard select international flights from the summer of 2012, utilizing the reliable and tested technologies of Panasonic Avionics Corporation (hereinafter "Panasonic").

Air traffic controllers responsible for the safekeeping of countless jets during the 9/11 terrorist attacks have shared their memories of the event in a new video released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Air New Zealand will this month launch a new trade webinar series called 'Insiders Look', giving travel agents the 'inside' tips to selling Air NZ more easily.

SmartTravelAsia.com recently released 2011 “Best in Travel Poll” with Bangkok Airways and Samui Airport ranked among the world’s top ten in overall category.

First U.S. Airline to Offer Turndown Service with Quilted Bed Topper, Pajamas As part of its focus on continually improving the customer experience, American Airlines is introducing a new suite of premium class amenities.

The new jumbo leaves Boeing’s paint shop with the flying crane emblem on its tailfin

Korean Air’s fourth A380 aircraft will soon be ready for long-haul flights.

Southwest Airlines announced today that the carrier is expanding its service plan for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport next year with two additional nonstop destinations, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) and United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced that they have agreed on a new expedited mediation process modeled on the National Mediation Board's Expedited Mediation Program.

Delta Air Lines has announced plans to purchase 100 new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft as it looks to upgrade its fleet and retire older mainline jets.

Several Qantas B747-400 aircraft will be given an A380 makeover after the carrier announced “extensive refurbishment work” had begun on the first of nine jumbo jets to be fitted out with “state-of-the-art” A380 style seats and in-flight entertainment.

American and European airlines are the safest in the world, claims a new report by the Air Transport Rating Agency (ATRA).

JetBlue and TAM Airlines have announced a new interline partnership offering passengers of the airlines new connections throughout the Americas via hubs NY and Orlando in the US, and Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in Brazil.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is in the middle of a multi-billion dollar development designed to accommodate nine A380 aircraft to park simultaneously at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Cathay Pacific will introduce a premium economy cabin on its fleet from the second quarter of next year, with the new product to be rolled out on the airline’s ultra long and medium haul routes, including Australia.

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