Philippine Airlines (PAL) is currently operating most of its international and domestic flights, with the exception of its services to Dubai and Doha, which have been temporarily suspended until 30 April 2026. In addition, the airline’s Manila-Riyadh route is now operating with a technical stop in Bangkok. Suspension of Dubai and Doha Routes Due to […]

Budget Airline Cancels Flights to Major American City Due to Fuel Crisis The budget airline Norse Atlantic has announced the suspension of all flights from London Gatwick to Los Angeles, which were introduced in June 2023. The decision comes as a result of the ongoing fuel crisis caused by the Iran war. Impact on Travelers […]

Nigerian airlines are facing significant revenue losses of approximately N8 billion each year, due to their inability to fully utilize their aircraft fleets. This issue was brought to light through an investigation conducted by THISDAY. In order for medium-sized aircraft such as the Boeing B737, Embraer E195-E2, Airbus A220, and Bombardier CRJ 900/1000 to generate […]

Air Travel Challenges for Indian Carriers amidst West Asia Conflict Air travel in India is facing a major challenge due to the ongoing volatile situation in West Asia. This has resulted in longer and costlier routes for Indian carriers, leading to a surge in operational costs. Since February 28th, most West-bound flights from India have […]

The ongoing Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sparked a potential jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia. This could have significant impacts on world travel, including higher airfares and flight cancellations, as the summer travel season approaches. In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, International Energy Agency […]

Air Travel in Ghana: Addressing the High Cost of Airfares Ghana has been facing issues with high air travel costs, with recent attention being given to the new Airport Infrastructure Development Charge (AIDC) that took effect on April 1, 2026. However, a deeper look into the country’s aviation market reveals that limited competition, the lack […]

South Korean airlines are bracing for a significant increase in fuel surcharges for May flights, as global oil prices continue to rise amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East. According to industry sources, carriers will be implementing the highest level of surcharges based on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), which has averaged $214. 71 […]

Effective immediately, the management of Caribbean Airlines has been transferred from Trinidad and Tobago’s Finance Ministry to its Transportation Ministry. This decision was announced by government officials earlier this week. Caribbean Airlines, which serves as the flag carrier of both Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica, is currently facing financial difficulties exacerbated by the recent increase […]

New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travel to the United States The United States government has recently announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all international travelers entering the country. These new rules, which went into effect on January 26, 2021, are part of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of the virus and protect the […]

Trinidad and Tobago’s President, Christine Kangaloo, has made significant changes to the management structure of Caribbean Airlines, a state-owned carrier. The responsibility for the airline has been transferred from the Finance Ministry to the Transport Ministry, now under the control of Eli Zakour, the country’s transport and civil aviation minister. In her announcement, Kangaloo stated, […]