Airlines
Aviation Festival Asia Award 2026 nominations are now open!
The aviation industry in Asia is moving faster than ever, driven by cutting-edge technology, bold collaborations, and a deep commitment to sustainable growth. The Aviation Festival Asia Awards 2026 are here to celebrate the organisations and initiatives that are...
The key principles for effective AI adoption in aviation
Executing an effective AI strategy in an industry constructed on legacy systems is no small challenge. But as airlines and airports begin the complex modernisation process, robust frameworks will make all the difference. Kumar Paramasivam, Senior Vice President at...
Riyadh Air partner with Huawei to enhance their digital ecosystem
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese tech company Huawei. The partnership will leverage Huawei technology across the airline's digital ecosystem to optimise the passenger experience, including...
The most important aviation trends to watch in 2026
It's that time of the year again, where experts across the industry get out their crystal balls and try to predict the next game-changing developments in travel and aviation. To celebrate the imminent arrival of 2026, we've compiled a shortlist of the biggest trends,...
Flair Airlines debuts North America’s first ticket resale platform
Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) Flair Airlines is set to launch a ticket resale service, the first of its kind in North American aviation. The platform is powered by French startup Fairlyne, who already partner with Royal Air Maroc and Transavia on similar services....
SAF production rate to slow, complicating airline sustainability plans
This article was originally published on our sister site, Aerospace Tech Review. IATA has published its latest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production figures and issued a stark warning as the industry looks set to miss key targets. SAF production has doubled from...
Air Serbia banks on AI to transform its loyalty programme
Air Serbia has partnered with Loyalty Juggernaut to overhaul its loyalty programme. The Serbian national carrier has set March 2026 as the launch data for its revamped loyalty offering. Loyalty Juggernaut's AI-powered Gravty platform will provide the infrastructure to...
Airlines to profit by $41 billion in 2026, though profit margins unchanged
IATA have released its financial forecasts for airlines in 2026, predicting that the industry will bring in a record US$41 billion in profits. 2025 profits are currently predicted in the region of US$39.5 billion. However, while the figure is set to increase next...
Neighbour-free booking: Turning empty seats into a revenue opportunity
It's been one of the biggest trends in travel over the past few years: neighbour-free booking. Airlines are waking up to the possibility of monetising seats that might otherwise have gone unsold, all while providing passengers with greater comfort and an improved...
Korean Air to launch Starlink WiFi by end of 2026
Korean Air and its sister airlines at Hanjin Group airlines have announced they are partnering with Starlink for high-speed inflight WiFi. The South Korean national carrier, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul will begin installation preparation and...
Riyadh Air to become world’s first ‘AI-native’ airline
Riyadh Air have announced that they will become the world's first 'AI-native airline'. A strategic partnership with IBM will see generative and agentic AI deployed across the Riyadh Air value chain. Announced at IBM Think Riyadh 2025, the collaboration draws on the...
SAS launch SAS Holidays for all-in-one travel booking
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have launched SAS Holidays, a new product that will enable travellers to book their entire trip in one place. Seamlessly blending flight booking, car rental, hotel stays, and personalised extras, SAS Holidays consolidates the airline's...
Inside Air France-KLM’s award-winning loyalty programme
Flying Blue was named point.me's best airline loyalty programme for the second year running in 2025. But what's the secret to Air France-KLM's ongoing success? Ben Lipsey, SVP Loyalty, Data, and Digital at Air France-KLM, shares his insights in an exclusive interview...
Sun PhuQuoc Airways chooses wireless AirFi Box for IFE
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has selected AirFi as its partner to deliver inflight entertainment (IFE). Through the collaboration, the newly-launched airline has installed the AirFi box across its fleet of A320 and A320neos. Passengers can connect to the browser-based portal...
Turkish Airlines partners with Samsung for smart bag tracking
Turkish Airlines has become the first airline to partner with Samsung for smart bag tracking. From 1 December, passengers travelling with Turkish can take advantage of the Smart Tagged Baggage Service, powered by Samsung's SmartThings Find. The new system will make it...
Lufthansa Group adds Klarna’s buy now, pay later option
Lufthansa Group have announced a new partnership with Swedish financial services firm Klarna for buy now, pay later booking. Facilitated by technology company Adyen, the integration will allow Lufthansa Group customers to pay in full, pay later, or split the cost...
Reimagining airline pricing and revenue management
The limitations of PSS technology continue to inhibit airlines' profit margins. But new technological solutions have emerged to break the deadlock, helping the aviation industry increase profit margins while improving revenue management. To learn more about this...
Ryanair closes its frequent flyer membership 8 months after launch
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair announced it will be closing its frequent flyer membership club. The airline explained it lost more than €1.6 million through the Prime programme only eight months after it launched. More than 55,000 customers signed up to the...
Virgin Australia to build on OpenAI’s API for improved AI integration
Virgin Australia have announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will see the airline integrate AI functions into key processes. Alongside giving employees access to enterprise-grade ChatGPT, the collaboration makes Virgin Australia the first carrier in the region...
Caribbean Airlines launches proactive baggage notifications
Caribbean Airlines will now send passengers email notifications on the status on their baggage. The investment means passengers receive updates direct to their devices at key moments on their journey, for example when their bag is loaded onto the plane or reaches...
