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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,...
Tech and innovation keep Dallas Fort Worth at the top
Handling 87 million passengers every year, Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is the third-busiest airport in the world. At the same time, for three consecutive years, Airports Council International (ACI) has recognised DFW as one of the best large airports in...
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...
