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Apac airlines to increase net profit by 6.5% to US$6.6 billion in 2026: Iata
Asia-Pacific airlines are projected to record US$6.6 billion of net profit in 2026, up from S$6.2 billion in 2025, the International Air…
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Chinese court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay US$3.3m in compensation over missing MH370 plane
A Beijing court has ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay some families of missing passengers onboard flight MH370 a total of US$3.28 million…
News
China's three major airlines extend refunds and Japan flight changes to March 2026
Three major Chinese airlines will offer refunds and charge-free changes to Japan-related flights until March 28 next year, state-owned…
Culture
US airlines may see weaker holiday traffic amid shutdown fallout
Fewer US travellers are due to fly over the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays later this month, with Christmas demand also looking shaky, as…
Business
ST Engineering sells 49% stake in Shanghai MRO JV to China Eastern Airlines for 680.5 million yuan
The move will yield a one-off gain of around S$48.1 million, based on the S$60.2 million carrying value for Starco ST Engineering has…
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Airlines say the shutdown may end—but the turbulence won’t
If you’re flying later this month, you may need to temper your expectations now: The major U.S. airlines are warning that flight…
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Here’s how American Airlines plans to bounce back after the shutdown chaos
When the head of schedule planning at American Airlines, Jay Gargas, stepped off the plane in Dallas-Fort Worth after an 18-hour journey…
News
US airlines brace for third day of government-mandated flight cuts
13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 security screeners have been forced to work without pay Major airlines braced for a third day of…
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These 3 major airlines are offering flight refunds during the government shutdown, starting tomorrow
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines said they will refund tickets for customers who will be flying starting on Friday,…
Business
American Airlines layoffs: Support and management job cuts add to corporate staff reductions in 2025
As the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history drags on, federal workers are left in financial limbo—and the airline industry…
Fashion
Two United Airlines Planes Collide at LaGuardia as Airports Grapple with Inclement Weather and Staff Shortage
Two United Airlines aircraft collided with each other while on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident took place on…
Business
Chinese airlines return to profit on summer surge, but challenges persist
China’s three biggest airlines posted their first collective quarterly profit in a year in the third quarter on the back of the peak…
News
Some airlines are providing free meals for unpaid air traffic controllers during government shutdown
America's air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks of the government shutdown Tuesday, and some airlines are now donating…
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Alaska Airlines resumes flights after IT outage
Alaska Airlines said its operations have resumed Friday after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology…
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Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines flying over Russia on US flights
The push comes amid growing tension between China and America over a series of economic issues The Trump administration on Thursday (Oct…
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American Airlines has quietly changed its bag-check policy. If you travel with large luggage, plan accordingly
If you’re a frequent flier, chances are you’ve been seized by the fear that your carry-on bag is too big for the overhead compartments.…
Business
Airlines go beyond first class to adapt to luxury-seeking flyers
Customers travelling in the top-class suites routinely get priority handling for check-in, security, boarding and baggage, as well as…
Business
US airlines go beyond first class to adapt to luxury-seeking fliers
United, Delta and American are among the major carriers overhauling their cabin layouts, including adding private suites on some widebody…
Business
Budget Chinese carrier Spring Airlines mulls Hong Kong listing: sources
The airline has been more consistent in posting profit than the country’s main state-run carriers Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines…
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Turkish Airlines plans huge Boeing purchase, following President Erdoğan’s meeting with Trump
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national carrier, has announced plans to add 225 Boeing aircraft to its fleet. In an a declaration to the…
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Delta Hopes New YouTube Partnership Helps Airlines Raise the Bar for In-Flight Entertainment Offerings
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
Business
Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants
Spirit Airlines said on Monday it is preparing to furlough one-third of its flight attendants after filing for its second bankruptcy in a…
Fashion
Petronas delivers first local sustainable aviation fuel to Malaysia Airlines
The announcement comes as the country looks to build domestic production, blending, and supply of SAF Malaysia’s state energy firm…
Business
United Airlines and Spirit Airlines clash over business model
A war of words between United Airlines and ailing Spirit Airlines executives escalated on Tuesday after the Chicago-based airline’s chief…