Aircraft

Ryanair raises passenger growth forecasts and sees 7% profit increase

The carrier’s long-term traffic forecast has been raised by more than 10% from 180 million to more than 200 million annual customers by March 2024

BA under fire for handling of onboard 'fume events'

The airline has been accused of "downplaying" possible health risks to cabin staff

BA to offer Wi-Fi on short-haul services

Owner IAG said it was aiming for 90% of its fleet to provide “high quality connectivity” by 2019

Monarch cancels Sharm flights indefinitely

The carrier had previously cancelled flights only up to and including February 9, 2017

MH370 report rejects 'controlled descent' theory

The fresh evidence casts doubt on theory that suggested someone was in control of the plane as it descended

BA launches Oakland route in direct competition with Norwegian

BA will begin a service between Oakland and Gatwick in March and another between Gatwick and Fort Lauderdale in July, competing with Norwegian on both routes

Emirates commences A380 operations to NZ

The aircraft is being operated on the Christchurch and Auckland routes

Qatar and BA expand codeshare agreement

With the launch of British Airways’ non-stop service between London and Doha, travellers will have access to seven daily flights from Heathrow

Norwegian launches 'low-cost' Gatwick-Las Vegas flights

Las Vegas is Norwegian’s third long-haul route to launch from Gatwick this year

Fog causes disruption at London airports

Air travellers also faced delays on Sunday as foggy conditions caused problems

Thomas Cook Airlines announces Birmingham-Cape Verde flights

It will be the first time the carrier has operated the route

Huge explosion near Malta airport leaves passengers shaken

Stunned airport passengers took pictures and videos of a huge plume of smoke

BA pilot suspended over explicit cockpit photos

The captain was removed from flying duties after a series of sordid images seemingly shot in a Boeing 777 emerged

British Airways owner says profits hit by weak pound and strikes

IAG said operating profits had fallen by 3.5% to £1.08 billion in the three months to the end of September

London Southend airport owner Stobart Group sees profits rise

Underlying profits rose 252% from £4.6 million to to £16.2 million

Crystal announces partnership with The Peninsula Hotels for inaugural AirCruise and reveals more features

Prices for the voyage will start at $159,000 per person

Small islands in focus: What’s the big idea?

Although small in size, some islands need to think big when it comes to developing their airports to bring in tourists – and their much-needed cash

India’s 2020 vision

While new policy will help boost India’s ambitious growth plans, tapping into one of its greatest assets - its population - is vital

Royal Brunei Airlines - the airline that dares to dream

A new path for Royal Brunei Airlines, with an investment in fleet and a focus on customer service, has the carrier daring to dream

Father slams BA after being 'barred from flight and wrongly blamed for error'

The carrier wrongly said as the passport attempted to travel with was the old style, it must be valid for three months beyond the period of intended stay

Norwegian launches new low-cost Iceland route

Three weekly flights will depart on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, intended to encourage long weekend breaks

Special report: Latin America's hotspots

While Brazil’s economic woes may be casting a considerable shadow over the region, other parts of Latin America are faring better

Malaysia Airlines: Small steps to recovery

Carrier plans growth across south-east Asia under the stewardship of new chief executive, Peter Bellew

How Turkish turbulence impacts on its tourism and transport sectors

Political instability and security fears appear to have left a lasting impact on Turkey’s tourism industry during the past year, but will it have the same impact on the country’s general air transport sector?