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Airline Ratings Editor Wins Best Feature Award!
Airline Ratings writer Chris Frame has been acknowledged as Aviation Feature writer of the Year by the Australasian Airline Press Club, for a feature story he wrote for Airline Ratings. Frame’s story, “How The Jet Airliner Eclipsed Ocean Liners”, explored the impact that jet airliners made on global travel, eclipsing ocean liners which had dominated transport for a century.
Dec 20, 2024
Airline Ratings
2 min read
OAG Reveals the Busiest Airline Routes of 2024
OAG ahs released its busiest international and domestic airline route for 2024. Hong Kong (HKG) to Taipei (TPE) takes the crown with an impressive 6.8 million seats. See the other top routes.
Dec 19, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Riyadh Air: Can Saudi Arabia's New Airline Rival Gulf Giants Without Serving Alcohol?
Can Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s bold new luxury airline, compete with Gulf giants like Emirates and Qatar Airways while likely remaining alcohol-free?
Dec 19, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Juneyao Air Launches Flights to Australia, Connecting Shanghai to Sydney
Juneyao Air has officially made its debut in Australia, Learn more about this airline and what you can expect on board.
Dec 17, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Are You Flying Emirates This Christmas?
From December 14–26, emirates passengers across all classes can enjoy festive hot chocolate with unique toppings, including marshmallows, meringues, and Valrhona chocolate. Special holiday treats will also be distributed: dark chocolate truffles in Economy, gingerbread cookies in Premium Economy and Business Class, and raspberry Paris-Brest pastries in First Class.
Dec 17, 2024
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
Korean Air acquires 63.88% stake in Asiana Airlines
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020.
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Plane Collides With Flock Of Birds
Dramatic footage captured the flock of birds being struck by the nose of the plane before scattering in all directions. Fortunately, the impact caused no damage to the aircraft and the flight landed safely.
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Petersen
1 min read
Virgin Australia Launches New International Flights with Sale Fares
From today Virgin is allowed to take bookings for new services to fly directly from Sydney, Brisbane and Perth to Doha for travel from June next year. To celebrate this milestone, the airline has launched a seven day sale.
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Qantas Engineers Escalate Strike Action
A significant disruption to Qantas operations looms as hundreds of line maintenance engineers prepare to strike on Friday, December 13th. The industrial action, spanning major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, is a direct response to ongoing wage negotiations that have reached a stalemate.
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
The most reliable US carriers for the holidays revealed
Airadvisor has analyzed flight data and passenger feedback to rank the best U.S. airlines for the upcoming holiday season. On-time performance, cancellation rates, baggage mishandling, and overall customer satisfaction were all analysed Using data from the U.S. Department of Transportation for November to January (2022–present) and their consolidated customer reviews, here’s how the airlines stack up:
Dec 10, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Aircraft number 111 for Vietjet and a big SALE
Vietjet has welcomed the latest addition to its fleet: an Airbus A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex), which touched down at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. This delivery marks the airline's 111th aircraft, further strengthening its modern fleet.
Dec 9, 2024
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Singapore Changi Tops Airline Ratings’ Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Airports
In the latest Airline Ratings Readers’ Choice Awards, Singapore Changi Airport has claimed the top spot as the world’s best airport. Coming in second was Qatar’s Hamad International Airport, a favourite among global travellers. Meanwhile, the third-place position resulted in a tie between two airports on opposite sides of the globe: Tampa International Airport in Florida and Vancouver International Airport in Canada.
Dec 9, 2024
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
Two LATAM Aircraft Involved in Ground Collision
On December 3, 2024, two LATAM Airlines (LA) aircraft were involved in a ground collision at Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). The incident occurred during taxiing when the wingtip of an Airbus A320neo, registered as PR-XBG, struck the tail of a stationary Airbus A319, registered as PT-TMS.
Dec 5, 2024
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Qantas’ First A321XLR Enters Final Assembly Stage
Qantas has reached a key milestone in its fleet renewal program as its first Airbus A321XLR enters the final assembly line at the Airbus’ production facility.T he A321XLR is part of the Qantas Group’s broader fleet update, which has already introduced the A220 to QantasLink operations.
Dec 5, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Who's your Airport Of The Year?
As air travellers, we all have a favourite airport — the one that makes the stress of travel a little easier, offers impeccable service, or simply wows us with its design and amenities. Now is your chance to recognize that standout airport by voting in the AirlineRatings Readers’ Choice Airport of the Year 2024 Award!
Dec 5, 2024
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Triple Velocity Points with Virgin on Travel Tuesday
With Travel Tuesday officially the biggest travel sale day of the year in the US, Virgin Australia and Velocity Frequent Flyer are making sure that Aussie travellers get the most value out of their next holiday with over one million fares starting from just $49* for travel between 6 January 2025 and 18 September 2025. .
Dec 3, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Korean Air and Asiana Merger Confirmed
Korean Air has satisfied all conditions set by the European Union competition authority for its merger with Asiana Airlines. Here's what to expect and when
Dec 2, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Banned Airline To Restart European Flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Sunday it expects to resume European routes again soon. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended PIA's authorisation to operate in the EU in June 2020 after Pakistan began investigating the validity of pilots' licenses following a deadly plane crash that killed 97 people. The EASA also had concerns about the ability of Pakistani authorities and its Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) to ensure compliance with international aviation standards.
Dec 2, 2024
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Alliance Secures ACCC Approval
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) interim authorisation of their integrated alliance. The agreement will allow Virgin to operate flights to Doha with 28 weekly services from Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, connecting passengers via Qatar Airways to over 100 international destinations.
Nov 29, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
2 min read
American and Frontier Wing Collision
Two planes operated by American Airlines and Frontier Airlines clipped wings on the tarmac at Logan Airport in Boston.
Nov 28, 2024
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
