Operational Costs

For the first time: The company will purchase 787-10 and 737 MAX aircraft as part of its plans to expand the fleet and upgrade its operational capabilities

Top airports like Rome Fiumicino and Munich are raising the bar for passenger experience while major gateways such as Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol are under growing strain

The Dutch airline recorded a turnover of 3 billion euros and an improvement of 84 million euros in operational results for Q1. However, the group warns of increasing pressure due to geopolitical uncertainty and rising fuel prices

Flight crew and flight attendant planners have approved a new agreement with Unifor, a critical move that ensures the operation of thousands of flights, including Air Canada Rouge operations

Air India plans global routes from Varanasi under India’s hub-and-spoke model, offering a "tremendous boost to international travelers from India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by cutting down travel time, while making travel seamless and convenient”

Kuwait Airways will restart selected flights from Kuwait International Airport Terminal 4 on April 26, 2026, under strict safety measures

The acquisition of 49% of an airline registered in Malta may allow the company to operate with an additional aviation license, expand charter operations and improve operational flexibility in the European market

Emirates offers important update: Passengers can book reduced flights to 100 destinations, rebook, change dates, or request refunds as the airline scales back flights and adapts operations to ongoing regional challenges.

Romania’s national airline TAROM operated 82% of its 2025 flights on time, exceeding the European average and showing solid operational reliability. TAROM: "a confirmation of the work of our operational, technical and planning teams"

Aegean concluded 2025 with a 14% increase in profits, 17.3 million passengers during the year (almost a million more than in 2024), and strong activity even in the weak season of the year

From baggage fees to fuel surcharges, airlines across Europe and beyond are quietly increasing costs again in 2026. Here is what you need to keep an eye on