Wizz Air takes battle to Ryanair with August traffic surge
Wizz Air Holdings Plc has narrowed the gap with much larger Ryanair Holdings Plc during the coronavirus crisis, based on traffic figures for August, the…
Malaysia lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max after two-year grounding
Malaysia lifted its ban on Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jet, ending more than two years of grounding following two crashes involving the aircraft.
Southwest Air sued by pilots who allege labor law violations
Southwest Airlines Co. was sued by its pilots union and accused of violating federal labor law by unilaterally changing working conditions, rules and pay rates…
South African Airways buyer close to completing due diligence
South Africa said the private group looking to take a majority stake in the country’s dormant national airline is close to completing due diligence ahead…
India to offer indemnity to flag carrier bidder over Cairn claim
India is set to absolve bidders for its loss-making flag carrier from any liability arising out of a lawsuit filed by Cairn Energy Plc, which…
Emirates speeds last A380 deliveries, hastening superjumbo’s end
Emirates will receive its final A380 jetliner six months early, ending an Airbus SE superjumbo program that proved too big to compete in a changing…
Asia’s jet fuel recovery grounded again by delta flare-ups
Jet-fuel demand in Asia suffered a blow last month as the delta coronavirus variant flared, prompting airlines to cut back on services and forcing local…
Airbus nabs $4.9 billion order from Boeing customer Jet2
Airbus SE secured an order for 36 single-aisle planes from U.K. leisure carrier Jet2 Plc, picking off a Boeing Co. customer with steep discounts as…
Back-to-school blues hits airlines bracing for long winter
European airlines hoping to extend the holiday season are running up against the start of the school year that’s denting family bookings, while the spread…
Southwest Air bumps hiring goal 16% in an effort to cut delays
Southwest Airlines Co. increased the number of workers it wants to hire by 16% to 5,200, part of an effort to ease flight disruptions and…
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