Elliott Management Calls Special Meeting with Southwest Airlines Leadership
Elliott Management announced plans to convene a special meeting at Southwest Airlines as early as next week, signaling a push… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Faces ‘Difficult Decisions’ Amid Profitability Push
Southwest Airlines has warned its employees of “difficult decisions” ahead as the company strives to boost profits under pressure from… Read More »
Air New Zealand Delays New Business Class Launch
Air New Zealand has announced a delay in the introduction of its highly anticipated new business class offering, originally set… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Unveils New International Routes for Summer 2025 Expansion
As the autumn season unfolds and the leaves begin to change, international airlines are gearing up for next summer’s travel… Read More »
Regional Routes at Risk as Braathens Regional Airlines Shifts Focus
Several regional routes in Sweden face potential elimination following Braathens Regional Airlines’ (BRA) decision to transition flights from Stockholm Bromma… Read More »
Air India Invests $400 Million to Upgrade Fleet with Modern Cabins and New Seats
Air India announced on September 17 the commencement of a significant $400 million refurbishment program aimed at modernizing 67 of… Read More »
Air France Rebrands Premium Economy to “Premium”
Air France has announced a significant rebranding of its “Premium Economy” cabin, now simply referred to as “Premium.” This change… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Mulls Stake in airBaltic Amid IPO Plans
Lufthansa Group is reportedly considering acquiring a stake in airBaltic as part of the Latvian airline’s upcoming privatization process, according… Read More »
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US DoT Approves Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Merger
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines the green light to proceed with their… Read More »
Air India Express to Remove Business Class from Boeing 737s
Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Air India, is set to phase out its small business class cabin on… Read More »
Air Canada and Pilots Union Reach Tentative 4-Year Contract
Air Canada, the national airline of Canada, has announced a tentative agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing… Read More »
United Airlines to Offer Free Wi-Fi with SpaceX’s Starlink
United Airlines has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX to provide free inflight Wi-Fi using Starlink’s satellite technology, marking the… Read More »
LATAM Launches Boeing 787 Cabin Upgrades
LATAM Airlines has initiated a significant cabin refurbishment program for 24 of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, aiming to enhance the… Read More »
U.S. DoT Approves Delta-SAS Scandinavian Codeshare Despite JetBlue Objections
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has approved a new codeshare agreement between Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), marking… Read More »
Etihad Airways Delays IPO to 2025 to Showcase 2024 Results
Etihad Airways, owned by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, has postponed its planned stock market debut to 2025,… Read More »
Riyadh Air to Begin Test Flights as It Prepares for Launch
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, is set to operate its first non-commercial flight on September 12, 2024. The… Read More »
Airlines Increase Q3 Revenue Forecasts Amid Rising Fares
Airlines are projecting higher unit revenues for the third quarter, signaling a trend of increasing flight costs after a period… Read More »
Qantas Expands Perth Operations for Global Growth
Qantas is set to enhance its operations at Perth International Airport (PER) in Western Australia, aiming to develop the facility… Read More »
JetBlue Boosts Q3 Revenue Outlook Amid Industry Disruptions
JetBlue Airways has revised its third-quarter revenue guidance upwards, citing disruptions at other US carriers, notably Delta Air Lines, which… Read More »
Lufthansa Ordered to Compensate Student for Visa Information Oversight
In a significant ruling, a consumer court in India has directed Lufthansa to compensate Maharshi Yadav, a student who was… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Overhaul Board After Talks with Elliott Investment
In a significant shift, Southwest Airlines is set to undergo a board overhaul following a pivotal meeting with activist investor… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Unit Seeks $2.5 Billion Debt Listing
Cathay Pacific MTN Financing (HK) Limited (CPMFHK), a fully-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, has applied to the Hong Kong Stock… Read More »
Air Canada Pilot Negotiations Falter as Wage Increase Offer is Rejected
Air Canada has hit a stalemate in its wage negotiations with its pilots after the airline’s offer of a 30%… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Chairman Gary Kelly to Retire Amid Investor Pressure
Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday that Gary Kelly, its executive chairman and former CEO, will retire in 2025. This decision… Read More »
Blackrock Scales Back Stake in Brazilian Airline Azul
Blackrock Investment Management has scaled back its investment in Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, decreasing its stake in the Brazilian airline… Read More »