https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-06-18T12:04:02+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-advances-fleet-efficiency-with-vct-finlets-across-737ng-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-advances-fleet-efficiency-with-vct-finlets-across-737ng-fleet/ VCT today announced that Delta Air Lines will install a finlet modification package from Vortex Control Technologies (VCT) across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, bringing the enhancement to 240 aircraft once installation has been completed. The decision follows a comprehensive technical collaboration and in-service evaluation between the two companies, including analysis of flight test data, operational trends and engineering review of aerodynamic performance. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:03:45 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-skycargo-partners-with-dogs-4-wildlife-to-combat-poaching/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-skycargo-partners-with-dogs-4-wildlife-to-combat-poaching/ Emirates SkyCargo has partnered with Dogs 4 Wildlife, a UK-based charity that protects endangered wildlife in Africa through the deployment of specialist conservation dogs. The first phase of the partnership will see Emirates SkyCargo transport dogs from the UK to Southern Africa, where they will work alongside wildlife park rangers to track poachers and strengthen conservation efforts. The first two dogs, Vega and Kuda, both Belgian Malinois, are specialist human scent tracking dogs trained by Dogs 4 Wildlife for conservation operations. Selected for their exceptional drive, determination, and natural tracking abilities, Vega and Kuda will help form a new conservation K9 unit supporting wildlife protection efforts in Zimbabwe. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:43:18 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-some-of-africas-most-promising-routes-still-have-no-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-some-of-africas-most-promising-routes-still-have-no-flights/ Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where passengers continue to route through a third city because no carrier has yet launched a service. Some of the continent’s connectivity gaps have narrowed over the past year. Qantas added Perth to Johannesburg, Edelweiss introduced its A350 service to Windhoek, Air Congo announced a Brussels link to Kinshasa, and Ethiopian secured approval to serve Mauritius. If those routes can move from proposal to operation, why do others with similarly strong demand remain unserved? That question sat at the centre of a discussion at AviaDev Africa 2026 in Gaborone, the continent’s main route development forum, where airlines, airports and tourism bodies meet to build new air links. It was chaired by Natalia Rosa, Project Lead at the Southern Africa Tourism Alliance (SATA). Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:30:13 +0000 Airline, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-strengthens-leadership-for-next-phase-of-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-strengthens-leadership-for-next-phase-of-growth/ Qatar Airways Group has restored its network to 85 percent of pre-crisis levels and created two new executive roles to sharpen its operations and deepen its focus on customers. The milestone was reached with the launch of the airline’s summer 2026 schedule this week, which sees more than 140 daily departures from Doha to over 160 destinations worldwide. It delivers a target the Group set itself earlier this year, at the height of the regional disruption that grounded much of its network, to rebuild to 85 percent by mid-June. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:59:55 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-reimagines-long-haul-travel-as-project-sunrise-onboard-experience-ta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-reimagines-long-haul-travel-as-project-sunrise-onboard-experience-ta/ Qantas has today revealed the next evolution in the cabin design for Project Sunrise, which will launch with the world’s first non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027. The Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR has been configured with just 238 seats, the lowest seat density of any A350 around the world, giving every customer more space on board. Every element has been designed to help customers arrive at their destination feeling their best, drawing on a decade of research with the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre and close collaboration with Caon Design Office and technology partners. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:51:16 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-plates-up-full-air-china-group-portfolio-in-singapore-with-air-macau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-plates-up-full-air-china-group-portfolio-in-singapore-with-air-macau/ dnata Catering & Retail Singapore has commenced inflight catering services for Air Macau at Singapore Changi Airport, further expanding its long-standing partnership with the Air China Group. Under the new agreement, dnata will support Air Macau’s daily operations in Singapore, producing an estimated 54,000 meals annually across business and economy cabins. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:47:49 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arajet-launches-new-direct-route-between-rosario-and-punta-cana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arajet-launches-new-direct-route-between-rosario-and-punta-cana/ Arajet continues to strengthen its South American network with the launch of its new direct service between Rosario and Punta Cana. The operation, which began on Tuesday, June 16, will provide a nonstop connection between one of Argentina’s most important cities and one of the Caribbean’s most popular tourist destinations. The new service will operate three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, offering travelers a convenient way to visit the Dominican Republic and access Arajet’s growing network of international destinations through its hubs in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:50:40 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-has-expanded-its-mileageplus-miles-pooling-feature/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-has-expanded-its-mileageplus-miles-pooling-feature/ United Airlines has expanded its MileagePlus Miles Pooling feature to now include 40+ partner airlines – including Lufthansa, ANA, Virgin Australia and Air Canada – making it easier for families and friends to combine their miles and book future travel together. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:35:45 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jazeera-airways-appoints-aviareps-as-gsa-in-europe-to-strengthen-connectivi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jazeera-airways-appoints-aviareps-as-gsa-in-europe-to-strengthen-connectivi/ AVIAREPS, the global leader in aviation, tourism and hospitality representation with 77 offices in 71 countries around the world, has been appointed as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Jazeera Airways in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the airline’s commercial footprint across Europe and supporting the continued growth of its international network. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:31:38 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-enters-its-biggest-summer-yet-with-10-more-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-enters-its-biggest-summer-yet-with-10-more-capacity/ Etihad Airways is entering its largest summer season ever, operating more than 300 daily flights, carrying near-record passenger loads and launching or returning nine destinations within days as demand for travel to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to accelerate. The milestone comes as Etihad continues its rapid growth trajectory, with summer capacity up 10% year-on-year and supported by a fleet that has grown by 23 aircraft compared with the same period last year. With flights operating at close to 90% load factors, the airline is seeing strong demand across its network spanning Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and the Middle East. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:22:18 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators