Welcome to today’s (October 14, 2024) Daily Airline News Roundup, where we bring you the key headlines and industry developments from the world of commercial aviation.
All the headlines we’ve gathered are from the past 24 hours, offering you a comprehensive summary of the latest news in one place.
Please note that some of the links provided will direct you to third-party websites. These sites are not under our control and are not part of Airline Facts. That being said, let’s get into the news.
Table of Contents
General Airline News
Delta ex-flight attendant files lawsuit alleging retaliation and sexual harassment. (The Guardian)
Severe turbulence on Air Canada flight sends passengers and food flying across cabin. (The Independent)
SriLankan Airlines pilot locks female copilot out of cockpit after mid-air argument. (Gulf News)
A Frontier Airlines passenger demanded that an aircraft return to the gate at San Diego International Airport whilst shouting that she was a “president” of the United States and a “sovereign ruler” in the government. (The Independent)
EU includes Iran Air in sanctions over missile transfer to Russia. (Reuters)
Africa
Air Peace CEO faces new US charge in $20M fraud case. (Semafor)
South African Airways has announced plans to increase flight frequencies to key African destinations starting in November 2024. (Biz Community)
Asia
Emirates to Have Serious Talks with Boeing over New 777X Delays. (Aviation A2Z)
Etihad to launch new routes and bring additional A380 into service. (ARGS)
Air India’s A350 inflight entertainment wins at World Travel Awards. (Times Aerospace)
Malaysia Airlines to resume Kolkata-Kuala Lumpur direct flights after 18 years. (Hindustan Times)
Etihad Airways welcomed 1.6 million guests during September. (Times Aerospace)
Europe
British Airways delays Kuala Lumpur return as 787 engine parts delays hit. (Flight Global)
easyJet has announced Jan De Raeymaeker will be joining the Board as Chief Financial Officer. (Express and Star)
TAROM bids farewell to Airbus A318 with final flights to London and Istanbul in October. (Travel and Tour World)
Latin America
Avianca will start direct flights to and from Guyana from December 11. (Jamaica Observer)
LATAM mulls return to Argentine domestic market – minister. (ch-aviation)
North America/Caribbean
American Airlines asks court to approve $139mn in legal fees. (ch-aviation)
United to resume Washington-Salt Lake City route after 11-year hiatus. (Airline Geeks)
Delta Air Lines updates MAX 10 delivery schedule. (ch-aviation)
Oceania
Virgin Australia reports strong FY24 results with 18.2% EBIT growth. (AviTrader)
Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin refit starts. (The New Zealand Herald)
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