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Mammoth Lakes has secured year-round United Airlines flights between Bishop and San Francisco, creating more consistent access to California’s Eastern Sierra. United now connects Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop with San Francisco International Airport during all four seasons. The route previously operated only during selected travel periods. Flights will operate four days weekly during
Montenegro’s two international airports have jointly welcomed more than three million passengers during 2026, marking a major aviation milestone. Podgorica Airport and Tivat Airport crossed the threshold on September 18. They achieved the result almost two and a half months earlier than in 2025. The milestone demonstrates a faster pace of passenger growth across Montenegro’s
Lufthansa has won the award for the world’s best First Class onboard dining at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London. The recognition places Lufthansa at the forefront of luxury airline dining. It also highlights the carrier’s investment in premium cuisine, personalised service and an improved passenger experience. Skytrax determined the results through a
Saudia has entered the world’s top 15 airlines after achieving another major improvement in the 2026 Skytrax rankings. The Saudi Arabian flag carrier secured 15th place globally, strengthening its position among leading international airlines. The result continues a steady upward movement for Saudia. It ranked 17th in 2025 and 20th in 2024. Therefore, the airline
Singapore Airlines has been named the World’s Best Airline 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, based on international passenger feedback. The achievement returns Singapore’s flag carrier to the top of the global ranking. It also strengthens the country’s reputation for premium aviation, international connectivity and passenger-focused service. Singapore Airlines secured additional recognition for the
Cayman Airways will strengthen Caribbean holiday connectivity with seasonal flights between Grand Cayman and Montego Bay during Christmas and New Year. The limited programme will begin on Friday, December 18, 2026. Weekly Tuesday services will then operate from December 22 through January 5, 2027. Flights will connect Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman with
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has celebrated its 80th anniversary by revisiting the New York connection that helped define its international growth. Special flights linked Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo with New York, highlighting eight decades of change in transatlantic aviation. The milestone also connected the airline’s pioneering history with its current fleet renewal strategy. SAS launched its
Lufthansa will bring the spirit of Oktoberfest 2026 into the skies through special flights, Bavarian cuisine and redesigned crew costumes. Selected long-haul crews will replace their regular uniforms with traditional Bavarian clothing during the festival season. The first special services will leave Munich for Bangalore and Beijing on September 19, 2026. Flight LH764 will carry
Bengaluru has become Akasa Air’s largest domestic hub for passengers flying with pets. The city now accounts for more than 30% of all pet journeys across the airline’s network. More than 3,700 pet journeys have originated from Bengaluru since Akasa Air introduced its dedicated pet travel service. This performance highlights a significant change in how
Lufthansa expands its European fleet with 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, supporting long-term capacity growth and fleet modernisation through 2035.
Lufthansa Group is advancing its long-term fleet renewal strategy by committing to 20 additional Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The German aviation group exercised purchase options secured through an earlier agreement with Boeing. Deliveries are expected to begin during the early 2030s. The new aircraft will support the gradual replacement of older Airbus A320-family jets
Iberia has won the Best Airline Staff Service in Europe title at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026. The award recognises the customer experience delivered by Iberia employees across airport and onboard operations. It places particular emphasis on the professionalism, hospitality and consistency of cabin crew and ground teams. Skytrax announced the honour during its
