Daily Airline News
Asia-Pacific
U.S. Airlines Expect Further Easing of China Flight Limits this Winter
U.S. and Chinese airlines are eager to resume nonstop flights between the two countries following a diplomatic accord in August doubling the number allowed. They have proposed 63 weekly flights…September 25th, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
Europe
KLM CEO Rebukes Dutch Proposal to Tax Transit Passengers at Schiphol
KLM CEO Marjan Rintel offered a firm rebuke of a proposal in the Netherlands' legislature to tax transfer passengers at the airline's hub, Amsterdam's Schiphol airport.September 22nd, 2023 at 11:52 AM EDT
Europe
TUI Bullish on European Leisure Travel this Winter
TUI is bullish winter travel demand with bookings exhibiting “positive momentum," the European travel conglomerate said Thursday. The outlook comes after summer bookings came in well ahead of last summer's…September 21st, 2023 at 10:53 AM EDT
North America
U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had bleak words for House members Wednesday on the impact of a potential federal government shutdown to the country's air transportation system.September 20th, 2023 at 4:06 PM EDT
Europe
Why Are Airlines so Eager for a Piece of TAP Air Portugal?
TAP Air Portugal is seemingly the apple of every European airline group's eye these days. That's because the state-owned airline in the southwestern corner of Europe is about to come…September 19th, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
Latin America
Mexico’s Airlines Lifted by U.S. Upgrade but Face Quagmire in Mexico City
It's a tale of two outlooks in Mexico. On the one hand, the U.S. recently upgraded the country's safety rating, which means Mexico's airlines can resume growth to markets north…September 18th, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
North America
Spirit Airlines Stuns with Forecast of Steep Third-Quarter Loss
Spirit Airlines delivered an extremely bearish message to investors this week, warning of a steep operating loss in the quarter that ends this month.September 14th, 2023 at 10:07 AM EDT
North America
JetBlue CEO: We’re Selling Flights We Can’t Fly Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Slow action by U.S. authorities to address the air traffic controller shortage is hurting travelers and making it tough to do business, JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes said Tuesday.September 13th, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
Asia-Pacific
Airbus A320neo Pratt Engine Issues to Ground 650 Planes Next Year
The quality issues affecting Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines on Airbus A320neo-family aircraft will ground 600 to 650 aircraft globally next year, the latest setback to the airline industry's…September 12th, 2023 at 2:27 PM EDT
Europe
Swiss Adds Flights to Washington Dulles, the Fastest Growing U.S. Gateway
Travelers riding the mobile lounge between the main terminal and one of Washington Dulles airport's concourses this summer got a who's who of global airlines. A growing number of them…September 12th, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT