Airline Industry

Hainan Airlines will resume direct Beijing-Phuket flights on December 10, with four weekly services before increasing to daily flights from December 25

Emirates returns to the US Open for its 15th year with a new hospitality suite, tennis-inspired menus, live coverage and fan experiences at the tournament

Syrian Airlines has received the first two aircraft in a fleet renewal and expansion program. The move is intended to enable new destinations, add frequencies, and improve flight regularity

About 3,100 SWISS passengers were affected by the cancellations, with flights to and from Zurich delayed by up to 3 hours. The airline warned of further possible cancellations

TAROM Tehnic has expanded its Otopeni Airport maintenance capabilities with new approvals covering Boeing 737 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft

United Airlines will operate four weekly flights between New York/Newark and Ljubljana using Boeing 767-400ER aircraft, becoming the only U.S. airline to offer direct flights between the U.S. and Slovenia

TAROM will join BIAS 2026 with a Boeing 737 formation flight, pilot meet-and-greets, aviation activities, food tastings, free postcards, and special promotions

Australian airline Qantas has revealed more details about its next-generation business class, with new suites to be installed on A321XLR aircraft and future Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

American Airlines is refreshing its complimentary Main Cabin snacks with Goldfish, Tate’s cookies and Peterson’s snack mix from October

The number of daily flights in Europe rose by 0.5% in the past week, with the airline network hitting three new records. Alongside the increase, air traffic control delays increased by 11% due to weather events

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"