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Billionaire Lucio Tan's Philippine Airlines Orders Up To 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
An artist's impression of PAL's 787 Dreamliner. Philippine Airlines (PAL)—controlled by banking and tobacco tycoon Lucio Tan —said it's ordering up to 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner jets to modernize its fleet amid a travel boom. Under a…
What Five Major Airlines Pour In Premium Cabins At 35,000 Feet
Premium airlines are giving cocktails, regional spirits and alcohol-free drinks a larger role alongside traditional inflight wine pairings. What makes a drink worth ordering when dry cabin air has already muted its aroma? A lie-flat seat is easy to…
I already flew Mamdani's socialist airline. America doesn't need a sequel
Standardized fares. I remember those. In the Soviet Union, there was exactly one airline, and it was the state. A ticket costs the same everywhere because a ministry sets the number, the way Valdez's would. What the poster never mentioned was the…
Flight Cancellations & Delays Drive Massive Surge in Airline Refund Complaints in 2025
Customer grievances regarding airline ticket refunds in India surged by more than 233% in 2025, reaching a four-year high, according to data presented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in Parliament. In a written reply to a question by Rajya Sabha…
This airline is launching 'game-changing' new headrests for economy passengers
News Napping on flights when you're in a cramped seat has always been an uncomfortable experience – until now You might have thought all the possible ways to maximise the minimal comfort levels in economy cabins have been tried already. Over…
American Airlines to build its largest-ever airport lounge at DFW
American Airlines will build its largest-ever Admirals Club Lounge at its home hub in North Texas. On Monday, American announced plans for a 37,000-square-foot lounge in Dallas-Fort Worth International's Terminal C next to the Skylink station. The…
Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle - but airlines aren't pushing for new jets yet
Airbus and Boeing are planning their next narrow-body aircraft, but both say airlines remain focused on current fleets and deliveries. Boeing says it needs a few more years to rebuild its finances before launching a new jet, while Airbus is…
United Airlines' growth strategy is all about selling customers a better version of what they already buy
In today's CEO Daily: United is transforming air travel into a quasi-luxury experience. The big leadership story: Hugging Face turns to Chinese AI to fight a cyberattack. The markets: Mostly up as investors weigh a new diplomatic push to pause the…
Ryanair issues December holiday warning as airlines face 'very difficult winter'
Europe's biggest budget carrier has said that some rivals may be put out of business by the end of the year, as fuel costs pinch the aviation industry. The warning from Ryanair bosses came as it released its quarterly profits. The airline posted a…
Continuous Demand Optimization: Transforming The Post-Booking Process
The airline industry has traditionally been focused on building sophisticated systems to optimize pricing, forecast demand, manage inventory and maximize revenue before a passenger purchases a ticket. This approach has transformed aviation…
Wizz Air group managing director leaving to 'pursue opportunities' outside airline
Jul 21, 202610:03 GMT by Phil Davies The group managing director of Wizz Air is stepping down at the end of the month after five years at the helm. The Hungarian budget carrier confirmed that Michael Delehant has “decided to leave the…
Air France extends Dubai, Riyadh flight suspensions; full list of affected airlines
[Editor's Note: For the latest updates on how US-Iran hostilities have escalated since a 14-point deal was signed on June 12, follow the ] Renewed US-Iran hostilities have led to additional flight cancellations across the Gulf, including the UAE.
Domestic airlines carry 864.04 lakh passengers in first half of 2026, up 1.44% from a year ago
Domestic airlines in India carried 864.04 lakh passengers during the January-June 2026 period, registering an annual growth of 1.44 per cent compared with 851.74 lakh passengers carried during the corresponding period last year, according to data…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0747 GMT – European airlines are facing a challenging environment that will be far worse for…
India Domestic Air Traffic Falls 12% in June; IndiGo Gains Market Share
India's domestic air traffic saw a nearly 12 per cent decline in June, dropping to 1.35 crore passengers from 1.53 crore in May, as IndiGo strengthened its market position amidst a typically lean travel season. Domestic air traffic in India…
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