The first summer after two years of COVID lockdowns caught airlines and airports totally unprepared. The upsurge of passengers reached pre-pandemic levels. The lack of staff on the ground and in the air created a slew of canceled or … Continued
Employee strikes, staff shortages, and in some cases weather forced airlines to delay or cancel tens of thousands of flights in Europe, in the US, and around the world. This summer It had a ripple effect across the aviation industry. … Continued
Have you noticed that backseat monitors on passenger aircraft are already disappearing? The trend has already happened in 2017 when the US carriers United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines began phasing out the monitors on newly delivered aircraft. Even … Continued
It is this time of the year again when the high season for summer vacations begins! Filled with excitement we imagine the vast sandy beaches and the clean and fresh smell of the sea. Not so fast. Some unexpected hurdles … Continued
Summer 2022 is going to be like no other. For the past two years the world went through a major pandemic. Global travel was highly restricted. But this summer things eased up. It seems we are all ready to crash … Continued
As professionals predict a hyper-busy travel season fraught with high fares and substandard service, major destinations in Europe such as Spain, Greece, Turkiye (Turkey), and Cypress are lifting COVID restrictions. But not for all. As COVID restrictions are still changing … Continued
Starting on May 16, 2022, European Union officially lifts the ban on the mandatory face mask requirement. A number of US airlines made the move to scrap mandatory face mask wearing last month. In the mean time many European countries … Continued
Russia retaliated for the aviation sanctions imposed by the West. As a result the aviation industry in Europe and around the world faces new and unprecedented challenges. Russia has closed its airspace for foreign flights from the so-called “unfriendly countries”, … Continued
The war in Ukraine has serious consequences for Russia’s civil aviation. The United Kingdom, the European Union, and Canada have already imposed sanctions. They have banned Russian planes from entering their airspace. In a statement from February 27 the European … Continued
Many travelers experience anxiety when it comes to assembling their luggage. Deciding how much to bring and what to include can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. The key factor lies in understanding the … Continued