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India's airline industry in focus after IndiGo names Willie Walsh as new CEO
Indian budget carrier IndiGo on Tuesday appointed International Air Transport Association head Willie Walsh as its new chief executive, just weeks after the abrupt departure of former CEO Pieter Elbers. Walsh is expected to…
IndiGo Names William Walsh CEO: What This Means for the Airline's Future
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has appointed William Walsh, the former British Airways chief, as its new CEO, signalling a new era of growth and transformation for the company. IndiGo appoints William Walsh, former British Airways CEO and current…
Airlines are increasing their checked baggage fees because of the war
READ MORE: Cruise lines are now charging passengers up to £19 a day for fuel surcharges As the conflict in the Middle East continues, rising jet fuel costs and the price of flight tickets aren't the only things in the aviation industry…
China's top airlines cautious on outlook as Iran war raises fuel costs
China's three largest state-owned airlines said they were cautious about the outlook for this year as the Iran war drives jet fuel prices sky-high, after all returned to losses in the fourth quarter of 2025. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT China's…
Airlines start hiking up flight prices after Trump hits out at UK
Airlines are starting to hike up their flight prices as jet fuel supplies dry up amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Donald Trump dramatically washed his hands of the crisis and told the UK to 'go get your own oil' today as the strategic…
Alaska Airlines taps PrimeFlight to provide cargo service in London
Alaska Airlines has selected PrimeFlight Aviation Services to handle cargo for the carrier at London Heathrow International Airport ahead of the May 21 launch of daily nonstop widebody service from Seattle to London. Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK)…
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Spirit Airlines passenger charged with 'obscene exposure of genitalia' aboard flight
A traveler from the Houston suburbs is facing federal charges after he exposed himself aboard a commercial airliner, charging documents show. Christopher Danielle Johnson “intentionally committed an act of indecent and obscene exposure of…
SriLankan Airlines records revenue increase with AI and ML-powered Revenue Management System
SriLankan Airlines has recorded a revenue increase following the implementation of a next-generation, AI and Machine-Learning (ML) powered Origin and Destination (O&D) revenue management platform. The system enables dynamic pricing and smarter…
CAA to consult on next stage of Heathrow airline charges
Mar 31, 202607:53 GMT by Phil Davies Initial proposals for the maximum fees that Heathrow can charge airlines for using the airport from January 2027 until the end of 2031 have been published by the aviation regulator. The Civil Aviation Authority…
Amazon Leo will challenge Musk's Starlink with in-flight Wi-Fi for Delta airlines
Amazon is clearly done watching from the sidelines. With its latest deal with Delta Air Lines, the company is bringing its Leo satellite network into the skies, and yes, this puts it in direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink. Starting 2028…
Major airlines cancel flights as urgent holiday warning issued to Brits
Airlines across the world are facing soaring costs as the war continues in the Middle East. Airlines across the world are adjusting to the rising jet fuel prices by considering cuts to the number of their flights after costs have more than doubled…
Global airline passenger projections cut as Iata warns of rising fuel costs and fares
Mar 31, 202610:40 GMT by Phil Davies Iata cut global airline passenger capacity projections following the outbreak of war against Iran. The aviation trade body reduced its March expectations from 5% to 3.3% while releasing heightened demand figures…
New Report Says AAdvantage Is Worth 4X More Than American Airlines - Airlines Are Really Credit Cards With Wings
A new consulting report values the top 100 airline frequent flyer programs. It pegs Delta SkyMiles number one, worth $31.783 billion and American AAdvantage number two at $26.732 billion. What's so striking about these numbers is that the entire…
China's top airlines cautious on outlook as Iran war raises fuel costs
BEIJING/HONG KONG – China's three largest state-owned airlines said they were cautious about the outlook for 2026 as the Iran war drives jet fuel prices sky-high, after all returned to losses in the fourth quarter of 2025. China's aviation…
Impossible Now To Quantify Middle East War Impact On Airlines; Airfares Already On Rise: IATA
New Delhi: With sharp rise in fuel costs as well as tight capacity and thin margins for airlines, airfares are already rising in the wake of the Middle East war, global airlines' grouping IATA said on Tuesday.The International Air Transport…
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