Airlines
Get the basics right: Gebremariam sets new direction for Air India
At a town hall, new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam and Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran set the agenda for Air India moving forward, emphasising safety and operational excellence. Gebremariam replaces outgoing leader Campbell Wilson, who departs the carrier after a...
The secret behind Icelandair’s viral marketing campaigns
The dominance of social media has added a whole new rulebook to the marketing game. In this medium, customers expect all content to be personalised to them, while humour and authentic language are increasingly expected even from global brands. In the aviation world,...
The Future of Fuelling: Lower costs, fewer errors, and total transparency
The aviation industry manages one of its highest costs with some of its most analogue information. From the pilot's order to the final load, fuel is measured, moved, and signed for many times before it reaches a wing, tracked manually at each stage, opening gaps...
Southwest to launch lounges in partnership with Chase
Southwest Airlines have announced they are launching their first-ever lounge network. In partnership with Chase, the lounges will debut at Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville in late 2027. The airline says the investment will deliver the service levels...
United adds standby feature to app disruption management
United Airlines have enhanced its ConnectionSaver tool to give passengers more control when managing disruption. The AI-powered ConnectionSaver is designed to rebook passengers onto later flights if delays mean they miss their original connection. However, a fresh...
China’s ‘big three’ airlines report combined $1.22bn loss
China's three biggest airlines said they lost around ¥8.2 billion (US$1.2 billion) in the first half of 2026. Rising fuel prices had a significant impact on Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. The carriers do not hedge much of their fuel,...
Premium revenue grows twice as fast as economy at Qantas
Despite fuel cost pressures, Qantas's full-year financial results showed strong demand for international travel and premium products. The Australian carrier's share price rose by 4% in the wake of the announcement, as Qantas reported US$1.48 billion in pre-tax profit...
United Airlines announce biggest-ever international expansion
United Airlines has launched its biggest-ever international expansion, adding 10 new cities. Starting in March 2027 and rolling out across the summer, United will be the only US airline serving eight of these routes. This network expansion targets desirable holiday...
BermudAir plots ambitious growth trajectory in the Caribbean
An isolated island group in the North Atlantic, Bermuda has a history of serving as a stopover point for passing ships and air voyages. But now, the archipelago is being put at the centre rather than the periphery of a transport network. Launched in 2023, BermudAir...
What’s new at World Aviation Festival 2026?
The World Aviation Festival is returning to Lisbon this year, but a host of additions to the agenda mean this year's event will be fresher than ever. Read on to find about some of the features brand-new for 2026! Airport-Airline Collaboration track Alongside our...
The strategy shaping United’s industry-leading IFE offering
United have invested significantly in their IFEC offering in recent years. From upgrading all aircraft for Starlink-powered WiFi, to partnerships with streaming giants, we got the lowdown from the airline's Director of Inflight Entertainment, Dominic Green. Our...
Somali Airlines to return to African skies after 35 years
The government of Somalia says the country's flag carrier will relaunch operations this September after a thirty-year hiatus. Somali Airlines suspended services in 1991 following the country's collapse into civil war. Since 2023, the government has made multiple...
IAG, Alaska join funding round for hybrid-electric APU startup
International Airlines Group (IAG) and Alaska Airlines have backed a US$19 million Series B funding round for Ampaire, a startup in hybrid-electric auxiliary power units (APUs). APUs keep aircraft systems running while planes are on the ground. However, most burn...
American Airlines U-turn on seatback screens for narrowbodies
American Airlines have advanced their premiumisation strategy, announcing the return of seatback screens as well as more high-end seating. The changes apply to its narrowbody fleet. Currently, 25% of all seats on these jets are premium. American says they hope to push...
Spirit data sold to Google for AI training in $10m auction
Google has bought deidentified data and software code from the now-defunct Spirit Airlines for US$10 million. The US low-cost carrier (LCC) collapsed in May after filing for bankruptcy for a second time last summer. Google acquired the data as part of an auction of...
Every minute bleeds: The true cost of airline disruption and recovery
This article is written by our partners TCG Digital. Every minute of disruption burns cash. Every recovery decision decides how much you lose and how much revenue you keep. Weather. Tech failures. ATC restrictions. Crew shortages. Disruption happens. But the delay...
Fuel costs take their toll as AirAsia report $200 million loss
AirAsia are seeking up to US$1 billion in financing to cover a difficult Q2. Operating losses exceeded US$200 million from April to June 2026 as high fuel costs placed intense pressure on the low-cost carrier's long-haul expansion. Describing Q2 as a 'floor quarter',...
Inside JetBlue’s innovative, industry-leading loyalty programme
JetBlue's TrueBlue loyalty programme is among the best in the world. It came eighth in point.me's 2025 loyalty ranking, ahead of Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines. And JetBlue are keen to keep innovating to ensure passengers get the most from their...
Ryanair sign five-year deal with Google Cloud for data and AI
Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, have signed a five-year deal with Google Cloud for enhanced data and AI capabilities. Under the deal, the carrier's 35,000 employees will receive access to Google Workspace and Google Cloud, including Gemini Enterprise. These tools...
airBaltic to cut fleet and restructure operations
airBaltic will reduce its fleet of A220s and recentre operations around Riga, as it seeks €225 million in interim financing. The carrier said increased costs and supply chain delays had impacted planned growth. airBaltic had been targeting an ambitious 100 aircraft by...
