Once a pioneer of low cost carriers in the United States, People Express Airlines (or PeoplExpress) has announced that it hopes to start flying again this summer.

One year after the Christchurch quake hit and Air New Zealand continues to feel the tourism withdrawal with a one percent drop in passengers flying with the carrier in January 2012 compared to the same month last year.

Bangkok Airways is set to launch a non-stop route between Bangkok and Lampang, commencing March 25, with twelve flights per week.

Troubled Indian airline, Kingfisher, cancelled a further thirty flights on Tuesday in the wake of fifty pilots filing resignation papers.

Less than a week after Qantas announced its withdrawal on the route, reports have riled that its low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar could be planning flights between Auckland and Los Angeles.

Travellers can now have confidence that their bags are left in good hands as 2011 saw the lowest number of mishandled baggage amongst airlines.

As part of AirAsia’s commitment to make travelling more affordable for its guests, the world’s best low cost airline has revised its check-in baggage fees effective 22 February 2012.

British Airways is inviting travellers to experience its new First class cabin when travelling to London with a complimentary one-way upgrade to First class.

United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), announced the company is upgrading its premium-cabin services to offer customers new food and beverage options

Qantas Frequent Flyer points are set to be devalued as the airline faces pressures from the Federal Government’s carbon tax.

The Kenya Airways sponsored, Kenya Sevens National team arrived in the country this morning after a successful tour of the International Rugby Board sevens series in New Zealand and USA Sevens.

Taking care of its staff and passengers comes first, according to Air Australia creditors who will enter discussions on Wednesday week to discuss whether to liquidate the carrier and offer its 300 employees access to redundancy cash and superannuation.

Days after Qantas announced it would axe up to 500 employees, Virgin Australia has released plans to increase its workforce in Australia by up to 12 percent.

In a move to increase its fleet Indonesian airline, Lion Air and European manufacturer ATR have signed an agreement for the purchase of 27 additional ATR 72-600 aircraft.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to apply the level of fuel surcharges on all international passenger tickets issued between April 1, 2012 and May 31, 2012 as detailed below.

Virgin Australia has announced plans to assist stranded Air Australia passengers stuck in Denpasar after administrators were appointed last week.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has begun an investigation into flight abandonments by Kingfisher and other Indian airlines.

India’s domestic carrier Jet Airways along with other domestic airlines year-long battle to obtain international flying rights may be granted in as little as a month.

We are pleased to announce that we will implement a double daily flight to Basel as from Monday May 21st, 2012.

Less than four months since stepping out of its Strategic shell and into Air Australia the carrier has announced the suspension of its services after confirming it was placed into administration early this morning.

Low-cost carriers such as Scoot and Cebu Pacific are poised to join AirAsia X and Jetstar in catering to the long-haul market.

To the next stage of growth upon establishing a high profitability structure

Passengers flying on Gulf Air specifically equipped aircrafts will now have access to a new 24-hour sport’s channel as part of a new technological initiative.

Garuda Indonesia’s entry into the SkyTeam has been put on hold for an extra year.