Lufthansa sees return to profit this quarter as air travel rebounds
Germany’s Lufthansa is looking to return to an operating profit this quarter as demand for travel rises with the easing of COVID-19 curbs and the airline raises ticket prices to…
Ukraine International Airlines leases out planes to ease impact of war
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), the country’s biggest carrier, said on Monday it had leased out its medium-haul Boeing 737-900 aircraft to Latvian carrier airBaltic to try to minimise its losses…
Air New Zealand Adjusts Operations Amid Gradual Border Reopening
New Zealand has gradually reopened its border to international travelers. After lifting the travel restrictions for Australian citizens three weeks ago, the nation welcomed citizens coming from almost 60 visa-waiver…
Former Virgin Australia executive appointed new COO of Bonza
Bonza has hired a new chief operating officer (COO) to guide its negotiations with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA), according to Australian Aviation. On May 3, 2022,…
Spirit Airlines rejects Jetblue offer, proceeds with Frontier merger
Spirit Airlines rejected Jetblue’s takeover counteroffer to its planned merger with Frontier. Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced merger plans on February 7, 2022, to create an “aggressive ultra-low-fare competitor” in…
After two years of losses, Japanese airline ANA says outlook finally improving
Japanese airline ANA Holdings forecast a return to annual profit as a rebound in domestic demand and easing international travel curbs aid in its recovery from two years of pandemic-driven…
Wizz Air Airline to resume flights to Ukraine, despite war with Russia
Low-cost airline Wizz Air has allowed customers to book flights from the United Kingdom to Ukraine in July after suspending them at the start of Russia’s invasion. On February 24…
United Airline’s route expansion set to dominate transatlantic traffic
United Airlines has announced its largest-ever transatlantic expansion to date in anticipation of a strong recovery in European summer travel. The airline will launch or resume 30 transatlantic flights from…
Emirates Widens Fleet Refurbish Plan Amid Delays To New Deliveries
Emirates will refurbish more of its existing fleet than previously planned, its chief commercial officer said on Tuesday, as the airline faces delays to deliveries of new Boeing jets and…