Airlines
British Airways retrofit to create world’s largest business class cabin
As part of a multi-million-pound retrofit, British Airways (BA) have revealed all-new interiors for its fleet of A380s. BA have 12 of the long-range planes, which are admired within the aviation community for their four engines and double-decked seating. Under the...
IAG to deploy SkyBreathe fuel efficiency platform
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced it will use OpenAirlines' SkyBreathe platform to optimise fuel use. 600 aircraft acrosss the group's airlines — Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, and Vueling — will benefit from SkyBreathe's data analysis...
How four leading airlines drove 846,000 student verifications
846K+ Student Verifications in One Year 119K Peak Monthly Volume January 2026 76% Average Student Eligibility Across Airlines Summary Airlines don’t just shuttle passengers; they help travellers experience the places, moments, and people that matter most. To...
AF-KLM announce five-point plan in final bid for TAP
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith has shared the group's five-point strategy as it submits a final bid for TAP Air Portugal. The Portuguese government are selling off a minority stake in the national carrier, with AF-KLM and Lufthansa Group the last remaining bidders....
For the first time, an airline is letting members choose how they earn points
Alaska Air Group have announced several exciting new initiatives across their Atmos Rewards loyalty programme. Launched in October 2025 following the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, Atmos gives customers access to a wealth of rewards, as well as...
oneworld launch app partnership to help customers beat jet lag
Airline alliance oneworld have signed a deal with Timeshifter, a popular app for managing jet lag. Customers travelling on a oneworld Round The World ticket will now receive a complimentary subscription to Timeshifter for their entire itinerary. Jet lag results when a...
The airline passenger experience starts before the journey
Airlines are investing heavily in digital experiences – from mobile apps, personalisation, to loyalty programmes, biometrics and even self-service journeys. But those experiences are only as good as their ability to perform when demand peaks. The passenger journey...
Cathay Pacific and Google partner to reduce contrails through AI
Cathay Pacific and Google have announced a new partnership to limit the production of contrails, with trials suggesting AI could significantly reduce warming impacts. Thin, white streaks that appear in the sky behind aircraft, contrails disperse to form clouds that...
‘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 jokes and authentic language are favoured even by global brands. In the aviation world, Ryanair's cheeky...
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 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...
