Ready for Take-Off follows flight crews, maintenance teams and operational controllers; both episodes stream on RTL+ from 28 October. KEY TAKEAWAYS The two-part documentary airs on VOX at 8:15 p.m. on 4 and 11 November 2026. Both episodes are scheduled to stream on RTL+ from 28 October. Filming followed crews, maintenance employees and a control… Read the full news article
The carrier was named Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for a 14th time while its cabin crew category win extended to a 10th consecutive year. KEY TAKEAWAYS AirAsia was named Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2026 for the 14th time at the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026. The airline also received Asia’s Leading… Read the full news article
Captain Satpreet Singh, Purser Sharmila Singh and their pilot sons Prashant and Satvikrant trace a family aviation story spanning Fiji Air, Air Pacific and Fiji Airways. KEY TAKEAWAYS Satpreet and Sharmila Singh and their sons Prashant and Satvikrant have close to 90 combined years of aviation careers across Fiji Air, Air Pacific and Fiji Airways…. Read the full news article
The SEPLA-backed framework adds eight aircraft, 240 new cockpit and cabin crew positions and more than 100 captain promotions KEY TAKEAWAYS Iberia, Iberia Express and their respective SEPLA pilot sections have signed a new indefinite framework governing relations between the two airlines. The agreement provides for eight additional aircraft between 2028 and 2030 on top… Read the full news article
The carrier records its strongest World Airline Awards position to date while placing third among African airlines and setting a longer-term target of reaching the global top 20. KEY TAKEAWAYS Air Mauritius is ranked 52nd in the 2026 Skytrax World’s Top 100 Airlines list. Skytrax placed Air Mauritius second in the Best Cabin Crew in… Read the full news article
The carrier’s cabin crew rose to third worldwide as Malaysia Airlines also advanced in airport services, cabin-class and overall airline rankings KEY TAKEAWAYS Malaysia Airlines was named Best Airline Staff in Asia at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its cabin crew ranked third worldwide, up from eighth in 2025, while airport services rose from… Read the full news article
Skytrax passenger ratings place Iberia first for staff service in Europe as the airline advances cabin, digital and premium-lounge upgrades under Flight Plan 2030 KEY TAKEAWAYS Iberia ranked first in Skytrax’s Best Airline Staff in Europe category at the 2026 World Airline Awards. The category measures combined frontline service across the airport and onboard passenger… Read the full news article
The 2026 outlook projects 1,165 new aircraft deliveries, a fleet of 1,625 jets and demand for 75,000 additional aviation professionals across the continent KEY TAKEAWAYS Boeing projects Africa’s commercial airplane fleet will grow from 755 aircraft to 1,625 by 2045 as passenger traffic rises at nearly 6% annually. African airlines are forecast to take delivery… Read the full news article
Seven new Valencia routes, a parallel Madrid base and additional services across Spain will reshape the airline’s winter network, with more than 80 locally based crew roles planned in Valencia. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wizz Air plans to open its Valencia operational base on 2 November 2026 with two aircraft stationed locally and more than 80 new… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SEOUL, South Korea, 2026-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and four Hanjin Group airlines have joined forces on a community audiobook project designed to make children’s stories more accessible to young listeners who may have limited access to books. The initiative brought together employees from Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air… Read the full news article
(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2026-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger feedback remains one of the clearest measures of airline service quality, particularly in the cabin where crew interactions shape much of the inflight experience. KLM has been named Europe’s winner in the Best Cabin Service category at the 2026 APEX Best™ Awards, according to… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DÜSSELDORF, Germany, 2026-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines often promote their employees as the face of the customer experience, but every so often a member of cabin crew steps into an entirely different spotlight. For millions of television viewers across Germany, that spotlight belonged this year to Aurélie Carina, a 22-year-old flight attendant from… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Emirates Group has begun a global recruitment push to hire 17,300 people across 350 roles in FY 2025, reinforcing rapid growth at Emirates and dnata. Roles span cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams, customer service, ground handling, catering, IT, HR and finance, with dnata alone adding over 4,000 cargo, catering… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM and Air France have initiated a collaborative arrangement in which Air France pilots will fly a KLM Boeing 777‑200 on the JFK–Schiphol route through October 25. The first combined flight, KL641, left Amsterdam at 1:25 p.m. today with an Air France cockpit team and KLM cabin staff. Achieved after extensive planning with unions and regulators,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) At the Paris Air Show, Lufthansa was voted the world’s most family-friendly airline and its First Class Terminal in Frankfurt was named the world’s best First Class lounge by Skytrax, based on a survey of 22.3 million passengers. Austrian Airlines won “Best Airline Staff in Europe” and Eurowings secured “Best Low Cost Airline… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) easyJet has launched its tenth UK base at London Southend Airport with three A320neo aircraft, creating 140 direct jobs and supporting 1,200 indirectly, while boosting its UK fleet with seven additional planes for its biggest summer season yet. From Southend, it now offers 122 weekly flights on 20 routes—a 133% increase from last… Read the full news article
As Qatar Airways’ engaging digital ambassador, Sama takes storytelling to new heights Through her Instagram account, @SamaOnTheMove, Sama offers a curated mix of travel tips, personal anecdotes from her layovers, and an insider’s perspective on some of the world’s most exciting destinations (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways has introduced Sama, the world’s first AI-powered digital human… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has launched a new, stylish uniform for its cabin crew, emphasizing comfort and practicality while reflecting the airline’s unique identity tied to the Channel Islands. The updated uniform features trousers for all crew members and trainers instead of formal shoes, combining modern design with functionality. The initiative involved input from the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates is expanding its virtual training platform, MIRA, to include Safety & Emergency Procedures (SEP) training for its cabin crew. The platform, designed to meet aviation safety standards, will allow Emirates’ nearly 23,000 cabin crew members to complete their recurrent SEP training virtually, covering essential procedures such as aircraft door operations and firefighting… Read the full news article
New joiners will boost existing cabin crew numbers by 25% Airline invites graduates and young professionals worldwide to apply (IN SHORT) Emirates is embarking on a worldwide cabin crew recruitment initiative to hire 5,000 new team members as part of its commitment to providing an exceptional in-flight experience. This recruitment drive is targeted towards fresh… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways has launched an in-house application aimed at enhancing passenger experiences by equipping its Cabin Crew with digital tools. In its initial phase, the app provides Cabin Crew with real-time insights into flight information, customer data, and service details. This enables the Cabin Crew to access passengers’ profiles, including privilege club and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Bristol Flyers, a basketball team, is pleased to announce easyJet as an Elite Partner in a partnership that extends support to the airline’s local recruitment efforts. easyJet, which has been based in Bristol for over two decades, has become the largest airline at Bristol Airport, serving more than 72 million passengers since its… Read the full news article
Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The deadline is approaching to apply for Aer Lingus’ cabin crew recruitment drive, which closes on 30th October. Aer Lingus is hiring over 200 cabin crew members who will work across its expanding network of flights in Europe and North America. Key attributes Aer Lingus is looking for… Read the full news article
An opera singer, a former chef and an ex-radio presenter are the stars of a new recruitment campaign from the airline The campaign aims to show that anyone with the right skills from all walks of life can become cabin crew New research finds that 75% of Brits believe there is still a misconception that… Read the full news article
DUBLIN RECRUITMENT EVENT ON 30TH AUGUST DUBLIN, Ireland, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, has announced a major recruitment drive for 150 Dublin, Cork and Shannon based cabin crew as customers continue to flock to Ryanair’s low fares and great service. To help find the perfect candidates for these exciting cabin… Read the full news article
easyJet’s Summer Flight School will offer free Pilot and Cabin Crew training experiences for kids ages 7 – 12 this summer holiday to inspire more kids to get into aviation The initiative is part of the airline’s work to drive greater diversity in the industry by challenging outdated gendered stereotypes of jobs like pilots and… Read the full news article
National Airline thrilled to announce the return of former flight attendants Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline is thrilled to announce the return of Cabin Crew who were regrettably let go during the challenging times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating International Mother Language Day on the 21 February, the UNESCO day that honours the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies – Emirates highlights the vast array of languages spoken onboard by multicultural cabin crew, the comprehensive and detailed website translated into 28 languages,… Read the full news article
British Airways has unveiled a new uniform for the first time in nearly 20 years Designed by British, Ghanaian Savile Row fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng, OBE, Boateng spent time shadowing colleagues in their roles at the airline to create the unique collection More than 1,500 British Airways’ colleagues inputted into the design and… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With thousands of jobs lying vacant across the airport system, travellers may experience longer wait times when flying this summer, despite the successful midyear job fair. While Auckland Airport’s Job Fair provided a welcome boost to the recruitment drive of major airport employers, who filled more… Read the full news article
