dnata Travel Group appoints Maura Geertsma as divisional vice president for corporate travel

Dnata Travel Group has appointed Maura Geertsma as Divisional Vice President for Corporate Travel. Based in Dubai, she will oversee regional operations across several Gulf countries. The move aims to support strategic growth through technology-driven programmes.



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A new Government Accountability Office report finds ongoing declines in passenger air service for small U.S. communities without federal subsidy support. Rising costs and workforce shortages are among key challenges facing these regions.


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Alaska Airlines launches daily seasonal nonstop flights from Seattle to Reykjavík

Alaska Airlines has launched daily seasonal nonstop flights connecting Seattle with Reykjavík.
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Israeli airline passengers diverted to Croatia after Slovenia denies landing permission

Israeli airline passengers bound for Slovenia were diverted to Croatia after Slovenian authorities denied landing permission citing security concerns during a governmental transition period. Officials from Slovenia’s new administration have promised swift resolution of such issues.
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GWU Hospital nurses ask NLRB to overturn policy blocking union decertification vote

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Delta team manages Normandy Legacy Flight arrival at Deauville-Normandie Airport

Delta Air Lines staff coordinated complex logistics to bring WWII veterans aboard flight DL9994 into Deauville-Normandie Airport on June 3 despite limited infrastructure. Employees adapted operations using portable systems and custom equipment to ensure safe arrivals for participants in this year’s Normandy Legacy Flight.


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Frontier flight diverts to Miami after passenger attempts to open door and assaults crew

A Frontier Airlines flight diverted from its route after a disruptive passenger tried opening an exit door mid-flight and assaulted an off-duty attendant. Passengers helped restrain him until law enforcement intervened upon landing in Miami.
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Commemorative Air Force establishes new Hawaii Wing in Honolulu

The Commemorative Air Force announced it will launch a new Hawaii Wing based in Honolulu. The unit aims to focus on historic aircraft restoration and educational outreach centered around World War II aviation heritage.
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Viva selects SES inflight connectivity for 100 Airbus narrowbody aircraft

Viva has selected SES’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity system for its fleet of 100 Airbus narrowbodies. The agreement makes Viva the first Mexico-based airline to use this technology onboard.