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Europe
Lufthansa, American Among Airlines Investing Billions in Lucrative Premium Seats
They say the best time to invest is at the bottom of the cycle. Well, airlines may have missed the bottom, but with balance sheets looking solid again they are…October 14th, 2022
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North America
7 Questions for Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle is confident that the carrier's cost advantage will drive its growth — and success — over the coming decade. This confidence comes after it lost…October 13th, 2022
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North America
United Plans 7 New Transatlantic Routes in 2023 Despite Economic Uncertainty
United Airlines is confident enough in the outlook for 2023 to plan seven new transatlantic routes despite the economic storm clouds circling the U.S. and Europe.October 12th, 2022
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North America
Delta Air Lines to Invest Up to $200 Million in Electric Flying Taxi Joby
Delta Air Lines has answered its questions on electric air taxis. The lone holdout among major U.S. carriers is investing up to $200 million in Joby Aviation, a developer of…October 11th, 2022
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Air Premia
New Korean Long-Haul Airline Faces Tough Odds Adding Route to Los Angeles
Things are stirring in Korea’s airline market. Air Premia, which launched last summer, is now selling tickets on the busy Seoul Incheon-Los Angeles route, with flights starting on October 29.…October 10th, 2022
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North America
Delta, United Airlines Could Emerge as Big Winners on Revenues in 4th Quarter
Full flights and busy airports are likely to continue in the U.S. through the end of the year, Wall Street analysts warn. Demand is forecast to remain robust as corporate…October 7th, 2022
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How Did Airline Startups Compare to Failures Since the Pandemic’s Start
The world has another new passenger airline. Sri Lanka’s Fits Air, born from a cargo airline, began offering low-fare flights from Colombo on Wednesday. It aims to compete with long-troubled…October 6th, 2022
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Europe’s Startup Airlines Face a Long Winter
Winter has long been a low season for air travel in Europe with the seasonal fluctuation from peak summer months greater than in many other global markets, including the U.S.…October 5th, 2022
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London Heathrow Ending Daily Passenger Caps Gives Airlines New Schedule Confidence
Flying will get a little easier through London Heathrow this winter after staffing issues and capacity caps created chaos at Europe's busiest airport last summer.October 4th, 2022
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Africa
South Africa’s Airlink Buys Stake in FlyNamibia to Strengthen Global Service to Region
Southern Africa's airline market continues to shift as the region emerges from the pandemic. Regional Airlink has inked a deal for Namibia's only domestic airline, while long struggling South African…October 3rd, 2022