FARNBOROUGH, England — Airlines showcased new business class seats at one of the world’s biggest air shows this week, as corporate travel demand is forecast to rise in 2024 in a new report. Qatar Airways displayed its business class upgrade at Farnborough Airshow near London. The most talked-about new feature was the in-flight entertainment monitors … Read more
Qatar Airways is 2024’s “Airline of the Year,” according to AirlineRatings.com. The Doha-based airline is back on top, after falling to No. 2, behind Air New Zealand, in 2023. The list combines major safety and government audits with 12 key criteria, from product ratings and passenger reviews to safety, fleet age and incident reports, according … Read more
By Staff The Associated Press Posted May 26, 2024 11:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin on Sunday hit turbulence, airport authorities said. Eight of the injured were hospitalized. Dublin Airport said in a statement that flight … Read more
Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence, Dublin Airport said on Sunday, adding that the plane landed safely and as scheduled. Flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed shortly before 1 p.m. Dublin time (1200 GMT), the airport said. “Upon landing, the aircraft … Read more
Image: FIA WEC Yemen-based Houthi rebels have been lodging attacks against cargo ships traveling through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, attempting to disrupt global trade. It seems their attacks have been successful, as trade delays continue to mount and ships attempt to find other ways to their destination that don’t include a … Read more
Photo: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg (Getty Images) A couple were forced to rebook an airline ticket at the check-in counter over a seemingly small error—a nickname used to book a boarding pass. Jon Cryer’s First Car Came From A Film Set The rebooking cost an additional $3,000, according to Business Insider. Phil and Kate were traveling from … Read more
Modern aircraft, comfortable seats and unflappably pleasant flight attendants. These are factors many rankings consider in determining the world’s best airlines. But they overlook a crucial element, according to the passenger rights company AirHelp — how airlines treat customers when problems occur. “We believe that an airline should be assessed not just by how they … Read more
