Airline Industry

The 2026 APEX Awards have been handed out, and the results are unlikely to surprise you. Which company has the best service in the world?

Jetstar will be the first airline to operate commercial flights from the new Western Sydney Airport, with Qantas joining in 2027

Qatar Airways will restart daily Doha–Philadelphia flights this summer, using Airbus A350-900 aircraft equipped with Qsuite and Starlink Wi-Fi

The largest deal of its kind between an airline and a corporate customer is expected to reduce approximately 300,000 tons of carbon emissions over three years

The Dubai-based airline has announced that it is ready to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, subject to approval from the German Ministry of Transport

The Swiss airline is launching digital menus for all its flights, allowing passengers to preview the dishes that will be served on the flight, and even select and order meals before departure

airBaltic carried a record 466,500 passengers in May 2026 as the Latvian airline continued its steady growth across Europe

Delta Air Lines' new route between New York and Malta marks a significant milestone for tourism in the country. The flights will operate three times a week during the summer

A new agreement between Icelandair and Westjet will allow passengers to book combined flights on one ticket, enjoy baggage transfer to the final destination and access more destinations

Lufthansa is urging passengers to be cautious of fake social media accounts impersonating the airline and offering fraudulent customer support

The 2026 APEX Awards have been handed out, and the results are unlikely to surprise you. Which company has the best service in the world?

SWISS, Qatar Airways, LATAM, and Korean Air were among the standout winners at the 2026 Onboard Hospitality Awards in Hamburg. From Starlink connectivity to premium dining and luxury amenity kits, airlines showcased top innovations. "This year’s awards were a true testament to the innovation and excellence in our industry"

"Booking closed": Skybus has ended its London Gatwick–Newquay route early due to rising fuel costs and weak demand, highlighting growing pressure on regional airlines. "It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand”

Wizz Air, the Hungarian low-cost airline, reports its best summer ever with over a thousand flights daily during the summer months. Wizz Air to reopen "All You Can Fly" subscription sales

High costs and focus on core markets lead Wizz Air to close Vienna operations. Routes to Bilbao and London Gatwick will halt by October 2025; all routes end by March 2026

Low-Cost Carrier Reaches Record Profit

Rise in demand for international flights highlights the impact of geopolitical tensions. Insights from the international aviation industry in May prior to the Middle Eastern conflict

Marking six decades with a dynamic rebranding

The UK based airline will not resume the route between Tel Aviv and London Heathrow: "After examination, we will continue serving ths Israeli passengers through our codeshare agreement with EL-AL"