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How Southwest Airlines Uses AI To Navigate Aviation Bottlenecks
Lauren Woods, Executive Vice President and CIO of Southwest Airlines, explains how the airline leverages data and artificial intelligence to solve complex aviation bottlenecks and streamline operations. Woods shares critical insights on why AI…
Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot
Singapore Airlines Ltd. was awarded the title of world's best airline in the annual rankings by Skytrax, taking the top spot from Qatar Airways in a year that saw Middle Eastern carriers come under significant pressure from the ongoing war in Iran.
Malaysia Airlines Closing in on Order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Malaysia Airlines 's parent is said to be closing in on an order for Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliners as the carrier seeks to renew its long-haul fleet, according to people familiar with the matter. Malaysia Aviation Group is likely to place an order for…
Singapore Airlines is the world's best airline once again, according to Skytrax
News This marks the sixth time SIA has claimed the top spot at the Skytrax World Airport Awards Written by Mingli Seet Contributor, Time Out Singapore Singapore's aviation game has been looking pretty fly this year. Back in March, Changi Airport…
Major update after UK airline plunged into administration - 'We are delighted
A huge fleet of cargo aircraft has been acquired after a British airline set up during the Covid-19 pandemic collapsed into administration. European Cargo Limited (ECL) - a freight airline based at Bournemouth International Airport - entered…
Australian Airlines Back Plan to Shut Sydney Tower Overnight
Australia's major airlines backed a proposal to close Sydney Airport's control tower overnight to free up air traffic controllers, the latest step to address a persistent labor shortage that's disrupting flights and raising safety concerns.
The world's best airlines of the year, as voted by you
In a year of airstrikes that reshaped flight maps and drove up seat fares, the aviation world has named a new champion: Singapore Airlines. The title of World's Best Airline at the 2026 World Airline Awards comes slightly ahead of schedule for SIA…
AirAsia Founder Hits Back at Critics as Airline's Stock Slumps
A defiant AirAsia Group Bhd. co-founder Tony Fernandes said reports Malaysia's government has asked rivals for help were false, saying the low-cost airline will emerge from its current crisis stronger than before. The airline's woes have mounted…
Singapore Airlines named world's best airline for 2026
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) was named the world's best airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London on Friday (Sep 18). This is the sixth time the national carrier has claimed the world's best airline title, having last done…
Air Transat Wins the Title of World's Best Leisure Airline for the Eighth Time
MONTREAL, Sept. 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- Air Transat has once again earned international recognition, being named World's Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax 2026 World Airline Awards. This prestigious honour marks the eighth time the company has received…
Corendon Airlines contracts schedule from UK for 2027
Sep 18, 202611:25 GMT by Phil Davies Corendon Airlines will continue to serve Antalya from the UK in 2027 but is taking a “disciplined approach” to capacity. The Turkish leisure carrier confirmed a reduced schedule from the UK for…
New 'world's best airline' crowned as Qantas fails to crack top 10
Qatar Airways has lost the title of world's best airline at the 2026 World Airline Awards, in a year when the highly regarded Middle East carrier has been disrupted by conflict in its region. Qatar was pipped by Singapore Airlines for the Airline…
oneworld Named World's Best Airline Alliance at the 2026 Skytrax Awards
LONDON, Sept. 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- oneworld has been named 'World's Best Airline Alliance' at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Presented in London on 18 September 2026, the recognition marks oneworld's fifth win in the annual awards known as the…
Passengers face delays and cancellations as airline staff to strike for 24 hours
The airline staff will strike for 24 hours Hundreds of Qantas ground crew workers are getting ready for a 24-hour strike next week amid an escalating industrial dispute. However, Qantas has said that it has contingency plans to minimise the impact…
Just six European airlines ranked in the world's top 20 for 2026
European airlines have been largely pushed down the pecking order in this year's World Airline Awards, with Asian and Middle Eastern carriers dominating the top 10. Singapore Airlines took the overall title, followed by Qatar Airways and Cathay…
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