Opinion
Why are pre-takeoff and landing checks so important?
Around 76 percent of all aviation accidents happen during takeoff, approach, or landing. In these critical phases of flight, cabin preparation is not just a procedure. It is the difference between a 90-second evacuation and a fatal one. From upright Read More
Why it’s so hard to recommend a ‘safest airline’ in Nepal
No airline registered in Nepal can currently achieve AirlineRatings perfect seven (or seven-star PLUS) safety rating, in-fact historically, no airline could score higher than a three out of seven for safety…until now. Recommending a truly safe airline to fly in Read More
Emirates lifts UAE flag higher than ever before
On May 8, 2026, Dubai-based Emirates announced that a special livery has been applied to one of its Airbus A380s (A6-EVG). The livery is part of the airline’s ‘This Flag Will Always Fly’ campaign, launched by UAE Vice President, Prime Read More
The Safety Paradox: Fewer Accidents, Greater Responsibility
Commercial aircraft accidents are very rare. That’s a good thing. It is the most powerful evidence that aviation is the safest form of transport. And that is very good news for the five billion travelers who will fly this year. Read More
New airline power bank rules: What passengers need to know
Under new rules issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), passengers on international flights are now limited to two power banks in the cabin, and charging them is banned. The new restrictions, which came into effect on 27 March Read More
IOM at 75: First Steps of a Global Migration Story
Following the end of the Second World War, countries across Europe were struggling to rebuild societies shaken by years of destruction and displacement. Cities lay in ruins, economies were fragile, and millions of people had been uprooted from their homes. Read More
Busiest international routes of 2025
It is safe to say that international airline travel has firmly rebounded since the end of the global pandemic. Long-haul networks have stabilised, capacity has returned across most regions, and passenger confidence continues to strengthen in both leisure and business Read More
Run from Cape Town to London to challenge migration stere
After 8,262 miles, 21 countries, and a year and a half on the road, Ugandan-British runner and campaigner Deo Kato became the first person to run from Cape Town to London, using the feat to raise awareness about racism and Read More
#IFJBlog: How grassroots media is empowering a new generation in Nepal
Nepal is seeing a rise in community-based digital media. Small online platforms, such as Khoj Samachar, are working to share verified information in both Nepali and English. These outlets help people understand issues that are sometimes overlooked by larger mainstream Read More
Five Key Risks That Will Shape 2026
In January 2025, the air transport industry was facing significant headwinds and none more so than the threat of tariffs and the potential retaliation they might provoke. In this challenging context, airlines nevertheless earned a record net profit of $39.5 Read More