American Airlines Fuel Costs Surge, Threaten Profitability
American Airlines has warned that surging jet fuel prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East could add as… Read More »
U.S. Airfares Set to Rise as Fuel Costs Push Prices Higher
The U.S. majors, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, have warned over the past two weeks that airfares… Read More »
EU Plans Jet Fuel Sharing to Avoid Supply Shortages
The European Commission is preparing to introduce a jet fuel sharing mechanism across its 27 member states as concerns shift… Read More »
IATA Warns Jet Fuel Supply Recovery Could Take Months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that global jet fuel supplies could take months to stabilize, even if… Read More »
Pilots Must Have Final Say on Conflict Zone Flights: IFALPA
Pilots must have a “final and non-negotiable” authority to refuse flights over conflict zones, according to a new position paper… Read More »
Body Found in Search for Missing Flight Attendant in Colombia
Authorities in Colombia have recovered a body during the search for a missing flight attendant, bringing a tragic development to… Read More »
Aircraft Interiors Expo Marks 25th Edition with Innovations
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), organized by RX, is set to celebrate its landmark 25th edition with its most ambitious showcase… Read More »
British Airways Rewards Pilots to Cut Fuel Costs
British Airways is preparing to introduce a new incentive program that rewards pilots for reducing fuel consumption, as airlines grapple… Read More »
Swiss Airline Offers $19K Buyouts to Cabin Crew
Swiss International Air Lines is reportedly offering voluntary buyouts of up to $19,000 to around 4,000 flight attendants, as the… Read More »
JetBlue Pilots Sue Over United Blue Sky Partnership
Pilots at JetBlue Airways have filed a lawsuit against the airline over its partnership with United Airlines, escalating a dispute… Read More »
Jet2 Flight Delayed After Pilot Forgets Passport
A Jet2 flight from Scotland to Turkey was delayed after the pilot scheduled to operate the aircraft reportedly forgot to… Read More »
Airlines Hire Chinese Crew to Expand China Market
Foreign airlines are increasingly recruiting Chinese cabin crew as part of a broader strategy to strengthen their presence in one… Read More »
Southwest Flight Attendants Protest New Jumpseat Travel Policy
Southwest Airlines flight attendants are voicing frustration over a newly implemented company policy that restricts access to cabin jumpseats only… Read More »
Spirit Recalls 500 Pilots Ahead of Bankruptcy Exit
Spirit Airlines is recalling approximately 500 furloughed pilots as higher-than-expected attrition pressures staffing levels while the carrier prepares to exit… Read More »
UPS Retrains 275 Pilots After MD-11 Fleet Retirement
Four months after the fatal crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville on November 4, 2025, UPS is working to… Read More »
U.S. Tariffs Impact Aviation Industry Growth and Costs
U.S. tariffs impact and disrupt aviation growth and cost stability. The renewed cycle of U.S. tariff hikes and subsequent legal… Read More »
Jet Fuel Prices Surge 80%, Airlines Warn of Fare Hikes
A sharp surge in global jet fuel prices following conflict in the Middle East could drive up air fares ahead… Read More »
Lufthansa CityLine Pilots Back Strike Action
Pilots at Lufthansa CityLine have overwhelmingly authorized potential strike action after wage negotiations with management broke down, the Vereinigung Cockpit… Read More »
Qantas Opens Singapore Crew Base in 2026
Qantas Airways will open its first overseas cabin crew base in Singapore in September 2026, marking a major step in… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Lets 737 Max Pilot Union Suit Proceed
The Supreme Court of the United States has declined to hear Boeing’s appeal seeking to block a lawsuit filed by… Read More »
BMW Designworks: Why Airline Cabins Feel Like Homes
Aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth spoke with Johannes Lampela, Director of Industrial Design at BMW Designworks’ Los Angeles studio, about how… Read More »
FAA Orders Airlines to Certify Merit-Based Pilot Hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration has directed all U.S. airlines to certify that pilot hiring decisions are based solely on merit,… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Recalls 500 Flight Attendants
Spirit Airlines is recalling 500 flight attendants from furlough as it advances plans to sell 20 Airbus aircraft, signaling an… Read More »
American Airlines Unions Target Board Over Profit Gap
Labor tensions are escalating at American Airlines as key unions press the company’s board of directors for accountability over what… Read More »
FAA Inspector Sues United Over Alleged Retaliation for Safety Report
A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector has filed an extraordinary lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier imposed a lifetime… Read More »
Record Airline Participation Announced for Passenger Experience Conference 2026
Record Airline Participation Announced for Passenger Experience Conference 2026 Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) 2026 will bring together speakers from a… Read More »