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Airlines
Ticket Scandal at Austrian Airlines: Employee Illegally Sold More Than 1,000 Staff Tickets
Austria-based Austrian Airlines has dismissed an employee following the revelation of one of the largest cases of staff ticket misuse in recent years. According to the company’s internal investigation, the employee sold more than 1,000 discounted staff tickets to third parties in 2025 alone, charging up to €2,000 for some of them. The Vienna Airport-based system, normally reserved for employees,…
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American Airlines Captains’ Salaries Surpass Doctors
According to the latest contracts at American Airlines, senior captain pilots earn between $324 and $460 per flight hour. With standard monthly flight hours, this translates to an annual income of $400,000 to $500,000. With bonuses, per diems, and profit-sharing, these figures can climb even higher. The 2025 Medscape Physician Compensation Report shows that the average annual salary of a…
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United Airlines Brings Starlink to 737 Aircraft
United Airlines is preparing to introduce the Starlink internet system on its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Following certification granted by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the first flight is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2025, from Newark Liberty International Airport. The airline had previously launched Starlink on its Embraer E175 aircraft. With this new step, passengers will…
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Vietnam Airlines to Decide Between A350 and 787-9
Vietnam’s national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has announced plans to purchase or lease up to 30 Airbus A350-900 or Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for delivery between 2028 and 2030. Requests for proposals from potential suppliers will be accepted until October 8. This plan was first discussed in June, but the airline has now launched a more concrete tender process. This move…
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Discussion: Moving to an Empty (Eco+) Seat $86
On United Airlines’ Houston–Honduras flight, some passengers seated in the economy section wanted to move to empty seats in the Economy Plus (extra legroom) area after boarding was completed. Although the plane was half full, ground services and the cabin crew demanded $86 per passenger for the seat change. The cabin crew’s refusal to allow a free seat change caused…
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Red Wings Airlines Adds Another Tu-214 to Its Fleet
Red Wings Airlines has announced the addition of another Tupolev Tu-214 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, registered RA-64549, has become the third Tu-214 to enter service with the carrier. According to Andrey Volkov, Director of Fleet Operations Management, the jet received its airworthiness certificate following a comprehensive modernization of all systems and components. This delivery marks the second refurbished…
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Etihad Airways posted a net profit of $306 million (AED 1.1 billion) in the first half of 2025, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period last year. The airline’s total revenue also rose by 16%. During this period, the carrier transported 10.2 million passengers, up 17% year-on-year, with a load factor reaching 87%. Etihad added five new aircraft…
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Spirit Airlines Suspends Half of Its Las Vegas Flights
US-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has suspended 54% of its scheduled flights from Las Vegas for the upcoming 2025 winter season. Data from aviation analytics company Cirium shows that this amounts to more than 3,400 flights being taken off the schedule, making Las Vegas the airline’s most affected hub. Other major airports facing significant reductions include Los Angeles (LAX), San…
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Delta Air Lines Completes First Commercial-Scale SAF Delivery in Portland
Delta Air Lines has achieved a milestone at Portland International Airport (PDX) by receiving a commercial-scale delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In partnership with Shell, more than 400,000 gallons of waste-based SAF were blended with conventional jet fuel and integrated into the airport’s fuel system. Delta officials stated that the collaboration will help expand the use of sustainable aviation…
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Hawaiian Airlines Converts Part of 787-9 Orders to 787-10
Hawaiian Airlines, under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan by converting five Boeing 787-9 orders to the larger-capacity 787-10. While the 787-10 has a shorter range than the 787-9, it offers sufficient capability for Seattle-based routes to Asia and Europe. The new aircraft will feature a three-class configuration with over 300 seats, including business, premium economy, and economy…
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