Airlines
United add live American football games to IFE offering
United Airlines have added a new feature to their inflight entertainment (IFE) service: live American football games through DISH. Thanks to Starlink WiFi, DISH's OnStream platform is now accessible on seatback screens and through passengers' personal devices. United...
Etihad launch Etihad Escapes for one-stop hotel booking
Etihad Airways have announced a new platform to incorporate flights and hotel booking. Etihad Escapes will allow customers to plan their journey in one place, facilitating more seamless travel experiences. Available on Etihad.com from October, the Abu Dhabi airline...
Air France to open luxury lounge at JFK New Terminal One
Air France have unveiled 3D renders of the 29,000-square-foot lounge opening at the heart of New York's newest airport terminal. Planned as a hub for international airlines in NYC, New Terminal One is a US$9.5 billion renovation project designed to modernise the Big...
airBaltic file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid rising costs
Latvian carrier airBaltic have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York City. The carrier said they chose Chapter 11 because their financial obligations are international in nature. A court-supervised restructuring will complete by June 2027. President and CEO Erno...
Meta’s new personalised AI agent Muse can book flights
Meta launched their new AI agent Muse this week, which has travel booking capabilities. The feature is powered through Duffel, a UK company that provides muse with live travel information through its AI. Alongside flights, accommodation booking within Muse is also set...
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...
easyJet to go private, agree to Apollo takeover bid
easyJet have accepted a takeover bid worth £5.7 billion from US investment firm Apollo. Rival bidders Castlelake had made several attempts to purchase for the British low-cost carrier before Apollo joined the race in July. easyJet even accepted a £5.2 billion offer...
Jetstar to begin charging for carry-on baggage
Australian carrier Jetstar have announced they will charge customers to bring carry-on luggage from February 2027. Additionally, the airline is scrapping the pre-existing 7kg carry-on weight limit. They say these moves address customer concerns over limited space in...
Survey reveals the retail priorities of airline executives
Datalex and Censuswide have released a new report, analysing how retail is evolving across the aviation industry. Polling covered 150 global airline leaders, including 45 airline CEOs. 47% of respondents said they wanted to be live with full Offer-Order capabilities...
David Neeleman’s exciting vision for the future of Breeze Airways
After a tricky launch period around the Covid-19 pandemic, David Neeleman's latest airline venture, Breeze Airways, has hit its stride. Set up with the goal of serving underserved routes across North America, revenues in 2025 were up 78% on the previous year's, while...
5 key priorities for IATA’s new Director General
After more than five years at the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), industry veteran Willie Walsh is leaving to become CEO of IndiGo. Saadia Zahidi steps into his shoes as the ninth Director General of aviation's leading organisation. Unlike...
Ole Orvér: How I’m shaping the direction of oneworld
Ole Orvér became CEO of the oneworld Alliance in April this year, having previously held leadership roles at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Qatar Airways, and Finnair. With a wealth of experience in commercial strategy, network planning, and fleet management, Orvér is...
Allegiant push premium with new first class seats and free drinks
US low-cost carrier (LCC) Allegiant air have announced a new first class product as it pursues premium customers. The change will see the first two rows on their aircraft reconfigured into a 2x2 arrangement. Launching in 2027, passengers with these tickets will...
Air France-KLM, Lufthansa submit bids for minority stake in TAP Air Portugal
Air France-KLM and Lufhansa Group have each submitted their bids for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese national carrier. Parpública, the country's state-owned investment company, will now consider both offers. Lufthansa Group say the airline would...
