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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...
How will New Terminal One transform JFK Airport?
As the New Terminal One at JFK Airport prepares to reopen in 2026, the airport announced this week that JLL will oversee the terminal's operations. From maintaining its all-electric grounding fleet to sustainable air conditioning systems, JLL's management will be...
