Hawaiian Airlines will end its complimentary Main Cabin meal service on most flights between Hawaii and the US mainland from July 1, replacing it with a paid pre-order menu. Rather than receiving free onboard meals by default, passengers will now have to select dining options through the Alaska Hawaiian app or website, with new meals […]
America’s tactical aviation fleet is entering one of the most consequential transition periods since the end of the Cold War. From the retirement of battle-proven fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle and AV-8B Harrier II to the gradual drawdown of specialized aircraft like the Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog and early-block Lockheed F-22 Raptors, […]
Over the past 15 months, Ryanair has ceased operations to 19 airports across its network. This reduction in its network has equated to the airline’s average daily operations decreasing by 0.99% over the past year. That being said, when looking forward to the remainder of the year, through to March 2027, the carrier (at the […]
Upon booking a Qatar Airways Business class ticket, passengers will be prompted online: “Ready for the trip of your dreams?” Any airline in the award-winning top 10 Business Class Airlines, according to Skytrax, is known to provide a stellar experience, notably with Qatar Airways topping this ranking on several occasions. According to Qatar Airways, it […]
Unique safety hurdles have forced regulatory and certification delays for several airlines, after novel seat configurations have created safety challenges. The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, Bryan Bedford, noted to Bloomberg on Thursday, May 28, that especially premium seats are not passing human factor tests.
Lufthansa plays a critical role in European aviation. When flights are considered, Cirium Diio data shows that it is the continent’s fourth-largest operator. It jumps to third place for short-haul activity and is also third for long-haul services operated by European airlines.
The jet fuel price spike is exposing a deep structural vulnerability among low-cost carriers and regional operators. Restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz caused spot prices to more than double in April, triggering capacity cuts, surcharge introductions, and accelerated fleet retirement programmes across budget and regional carriers with minimal hedging cover. The International Air Transport […]
Outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services provider, Atlas Air Worldwide, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire a 49% minority equity stake in Air Atlanta, the Iceland-headquartered ACMI and aircraft management services provider. The transaction will establish a strategic partnership designed to expand Atlas Air Worldwide’s global operating platform and improve access to widebody […]
Baggage-as-a-service company Airportr has partnered with leisure airline Condor to introduce a door-to-flight baggage service for passengers departing Frankfurt Airport. Travellers can have their luggage collected from home or a hotel and delivered directly to their flight, allowing them to bypass check-in and go straight to security. The service supports the Lufthansa subsidiary’s strategy to […]
American Airlines business class on the Boeing 787-9 is the best the airline has to offer for such a product, but the absolute cash cost of a ticket is never a fixed baseline. Depending heavily on seasonal capacity constraints, dynamic route adjustments, and structural premium demand, ticket pricing shifts across a wide financial spectrum. This […]