Hong Kong Airlines says it has drawn up plans for cash infusion in fight to keep licence

Hong Kong Airlines says it has drawn up plans for cash infusion in fight to keep licence

Hong Kong Airlines said it had drafted an “initial cash injection plan” that would allow it to make overdue salary…

South African Airways lost over $700 mln in past 2 years

South African Airways lost over $700 mln in past 2 years

Struggling state-owned airline South African Airways (SAA) lost more than 10.4 billion rand ($700 million) in the past two financial…

India weighs tougher rules for Boeing 737 MAX on return to flying

India weighs tougher rules for Boeing 737 MAX on return to flying

India is considering setting an experience threshold for pilots who fly Boeing’s 737 MAX planes, as it moves to ensure…

Spanish court says Ryanair’s hand luggage fee is “abusive”

Spanish court says Ryanair’s hand luggage fee is “abusive”

A Spanish court recently ruled budget carrier Ryanair’s policy of charging a fee for hand luggage was “abusive” and could…

Germany’s Lufthansa says not open to Qatar investment

Germany’s Lufthansa says not open to Qatar investment

Lufthansa responded coldly to a report that rival Qatar Airways was interested in taking a stake in or collaborating with…

South African Airways in talks over funding for shake-up

South African Airways in talks over funding for shake-up

South African Airways (SAA) and lenders have had “intense discussions” to secure funds for the cash-strapped carrier’s operational and structural…

Hong Kong to allow airlines to keep airport slots despite cutting capacityAirports

Hong Kong to allow airlines to keep airport slots despite cutting capacity

Airlines that fly to and from Hong Kong will be able to keep their prized airport slots even if they…

Flight Centre, travel insurer drop South African Airways

Flight Centre, travel insurer drop South African Airways

International travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group has stopped selling tickets on South African Airways (SAA) flights after a travel…

Report cites pilot error in 2016 Flydubai plane crash in RussiaTransport

Report cites pilot error in 2016 Flydubai plane crash in Russia

Pilot error and possible crew disorientation during bad weather at night led to the fatal 2016 crash of a Flydubai…

Air India will have to close if not privatised – aviation minister

Air India will have to close if not privatised – aviation minister

India’s state-run airline will have to cease operations if it is not privatised, the country’s junior minister for civil aviation…