Air Freight News
Thai Airways plans jet orders as carrier rebounds from pandemic
Thai Airways International PCL said it will begin talks with aircraft manufacturers to purchase 30 new widebody jets as the carrier looks to rebound from…
Airbus predicts supply crunch with widebodies as travel rebounds
Airbus SE said the widebody aircraft market is set to experience similarly lengthy wait times as the workhorse single-aisle segment because airlines are rapidly stocking…
Air-France KLM shops for widebody jets as long-haul travel grows
Air France-KLM is looking to replace a set of aging widebody aircraft, seeking to pick up more fuel-efficient units from Airbus SE and Boeing Co.…
Lufthansa urges Europe to ease rules on consolidation
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is hoping the European Commission will water down its stance on competition as the German carrier formally begins the process of acquiring…
Airlines bask in sky-high summer fares while airports stay stuck
Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines, providing balm to the economic wounds suffered during the travel lockdowns of Covid-19.…
Qatar Airways plans for future without first class on long-haul
The world’s best airline is cooling on the world’s fanciest cabin seat.
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These are the highs and lows of Joyce’s 15 years as Qantas CEO
Alan Joyce, who has simultaneously delighted shareholders and enraged passengers as head of Qantas Airways Ltd., says he’s in no rush to take on a…
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Airlines scour globe for capacity as plane shortage takes toll
The massive aircraft deals announced this year — from Air India’s record 470-plane order in February to newcomer Riyadh Air building a large fleet from…
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U.S. airlines’ fuel consumption in April 2023 returned to its pre-pandemic level.
Fuel cost per gallon was up 29.3% from the pre-pandemic level, but lower than the June 2022 high of $4.04...
US fines British Airways $1.1 million over Covid flight refunds
British Airways was fined $1.1 million by the US Department of Transportation after it determined that the airline had failed to offer passengers timely refunds…