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Shenzhen Airlines Begins Airbus A330 Flights To Barcelona

The long-haul journey is just under 14 hours.

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Vistara To Connect Delhi With The Maldives With Non-Stop Flight

The airline will start flying this route in October.

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Passenger Claims Delta Air Lines Lost Her Dog At Atlanta Airport

Contributing to the complications, the passenger was denied entry into the US.

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Virgin Australia Unveils Aussie First Bag Tracking Tool

Virgin Australia has launched its new baggage tracking tool, hoping to restore passenger confidence in checked bags.

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Lessor Claims That Parts Are Missing From Go First Planes

Side stick and engine fan blades are among the things reportedly missing from some of Go First's aircraft.

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Flagship Route: How Malaysia Airlines’ Airbus A350s Meet Demand Between London & Kuala Lumpur

Simple Flying spoke with the carrier's management about its aircraft and network.

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British Airways Serves Up New Martini Experience At Heathrow's Concorde Room

The new experience is part of the airline's wide range of improvements in its lounges.

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Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Sets A High Bar

Fiji Airways will soon have four Airbus A350s with very comfortable business class cabins and an experience that will be hard to beat.

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Jet2 Airbus A321neo Diverts to Antalya After Engine Flames Spotted

A Jet2 A321neo was on its way to Manchester when an issue occurred with one of its engines, prompting a diversion.

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Indonesia Plans Merger Of Garuda Indonesia, Citilink & Pelita Air

The three carriers currently hold a third of the Indonesian market.

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FAA Seeks To Close Regulatory Charter Loophole

The FAA is willing to accept public comments once the proposal is put in the Federal Register.

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Pakistan International Airlines To Take Legal Action Against Protesting Staff

The loss-making airline is attempting to squash the token protest before it escalates.

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Niche Market: The Difference Between Riyadh Air & Its Neighbors

The airline is aiming to serve up to 100 destinations by 2030.

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Comparing Summer Capacity Trends Between IAG, Lufthansa & Air France/KLM

Which of the big three are closest to pre-pandemic levels?

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Why Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's Drive For Quality Improvement Could Raise Ticket Prices

The airport is looking to make improvements, but this could result in an increase in ticket prices.

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United Airlines Agrees $30 Million Settlement With Quadriplegic Passenger's Family

Following the incident, the passenger in question was left unable to speak or eat solid foods.

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Boeing 737 MAX Program Faces New Supplier Defect Woes

Boeing has determined that there is no immediate safety concern.

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Sunday Reads: Our Most Notable Stories This Week

The top aviation news stories from the last seven days.

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LATAM Boeing 787 Diverts Due To Suspected Fuel Leak

The 787 had to return to its origin airport shortly after departing.

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Biman Bangladesh Restarts Dhaka To Tokyo Narita Flights After 17 Years

The route will be served thrice a week with the airline's Dreamliner aircraft.

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