Pilots’ strike – Lufthansa come up with special flight schedule and complete information for their passengers. A strike has been announced by the pilots union “Vereinigung Cockpit” (VC) from 22 February to 25 February 2010. Wherever possible passengers will be rebooked on alternative flights.

Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget market announced it has signed partnership deals with Ukraine Airlines and Argentinean airline (Aerolíneas Argentinas).

Iberia unveiled and christened the aircraft publicizing Madrid’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games, an Airbus A-321, whose fuselage bears the “Madrid 2016” logo

The 95 people who have flown the most with the Spanish airline since the Iberia Plus was launched got issued “Platinum 10” cards

Get your 14 points Check List for website’s compliance with Consumer Rights Legislation in the Airline Sector. Before booking and paying on-line – do a check on the website!

United Airlines revised checked baggage policy with changes taking effect for tickets purchased on or after September 30, 2009. For all United Economy® travel between the United States and Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean, a fee may apply for your first and/or second checked bags.

Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, today (1st Sept), launched a €25 (one way including taxes and charges) rescue fare* for SkyEurope passengers who may have been left stranded

ELFAA airline members include: Blue Air, bmibaby, easyJet, Flybe, Jet2.com, Norwegian, Ryanair, Sverige Flyg, transavia.com, vueling and Wizz Air.

BRUSSELS – Following the news that Sky Europe has filed for bankruptcy

Bellinzona, the capital of Switzerland’s Canton Ticino, now has its name on a SWISS aircraft. New Airbus A330-300 HB-JHC was correspondingly named today at Zurich Airport

A wave of airlines, including Virgin America, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines, have added options for wireless Internet access on their planes in the last few years. Apparently, consumers are