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India and China to Resume Direct Air Services After Five Years

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after a five-year suspension, marking a thaw in relations following a deadly 2020 border clash; both nations will negotiate a framework for the flights in an upcoming meeting.

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FKB Airport Passenger Numbers Near Two Million, Driven by Ryanair Expansion

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) passenger numbers are approaching two million in 2024, a four percent increase from 2023, driven by Ryanair's expansion and increased flight frequencies from Wizz Air, resulting in 90 percent average flight capacity. The airport expects to remain profitable withou...

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Russia Plotted Airborne Terrorist Attacks Using Fire Bombs: Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Russia's plot to use fire bombs in parcel attacks to cause airplane crashes, citing incidents in the UK, Germany, and Poland as potential test runs for broader attacks, prompting warnings from US President Biden to Vladimir Putin.

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Ryanair Sues Passenger, Calls for EU Airport Alcohol Limits After Flight Diversion

Ryanair is suing a passenger for over $15,000 following an April 2024 flight diversion caused by disruptive behavior, prompting the airline to call for European Union action limiting airport alcohol sales due to a recent increase in unruly passenger incidents.

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Delta Employees Help Woman See Dying Mother

Facing a delayed connecting flight to see her dying mother in Bismarck, North Dakota, Hannah White received exceptional assistance from Delta Air Lines employees who ensured her timely arrival, providing an extra day with her mother before she passed, a story that went viral on TikTok.

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US Airlines Must Refund Passengers for Canceled Flights

US airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights, including additional fees, regardless of the cancellation reason; however, they aren't required to compensate for delays or provide lodging and meals, unlike in Europe, although the Biden administration proposed changes before leaving office.

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Lufthansa Invests €200 Million to Improve Service Amidst Delivery Delays

Lufthansa, aiming to become Europe's leading premium airline, is investing €200 million in Frankfurt and Munich airports to improve services and operational efficiency, addressing persistent delays and customer dissatisfaction, while facing aircraft delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus.

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2024: Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six Years

The year 2024 saw a sharp increase in commercial aviation deaths (318), exceeding 2023's total by more than double due to two major crashes, missile strikes, stowaways, and airport security issues.

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Heathrow's Record Passenger Numbers Clash with Europe's Climate Goals

Heathrow Airport reported a record 83.9 million passengers in 2024, a 4.7 million increase from 2023, exceeding the previous record set in 2019; however, this growth conflicts with environmental concerns regarding increased carbon emissions projected to more than double by 2050.

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Winter Storms Cause Thousands of U.S. Flight Cancellations

Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed due to a powerful winter storm; another is expected soon, impacting travel from Dallas to the Carolinas. Airlines use de-icing, a process taking 10-40+ minutes per plane, to ensure safe takeoff but this adds delays.

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China's 2024 Travel Boom: Record Rail and Air Passenger Numbers Signal Economic Strength

In 2024, China saw record-breaking rail (4.08 billion trips, +10.8%) and air (730 million trips, +18%) travel fueled by strong economic activity and increased consumer spending, particularly in domestic tourism (4.24 billion trips, +15.3%).

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Delta Employees Ensure Dying Woman Sees Mother

Hannah White's mother was critically ill, and a delayed flight to North Dakota risked preventing a final goodbye; however, Delta employees, through coordinated efforts, ensured she reached her mother before her passing, prompting a viral TikTok video highlighting their compassion.

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