Ryanair Shields Travelers From Fuel Fees as Jet Costs Climb
London, Sept. 24 – Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary confirmed the low-cost airline will not levy a fuel surcharge on passengers even as jet fuel prices climb across the aviation sector.…
Last Week’s Most Read and Featured Articles: 14 Sept. – Sept. 20
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Aero-News Journal roundup. The past seven days have brought significant developments across global aviation, from groundbreaking fleet modernization initiatives to critical shifts in…
Fernandes Affirms AirAsia’s Strength Against Jet Fuel Price Pressures
Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 20 – AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes affirmed that the low-cost carrier can withstand the jet fuel cost spike thanks to strong liquidity and robust travel demand across…
Ryanair Targets Eleven Million Baltic Seats After AirBaltic Retreat
Dublin, Sept. 18 – Ryanair Baltic expansion is accelerating as Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers seeks to double traffic in the Baltic region after airBaltic bankruptcy protection, targeting growth…
Malaysia Reviews AirAsia Contingencies With Rival Carriers Amid Funding Strain
Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 17 – Malaysia’s authorities have stepped up contingency work around AirAsia’s finances by asking Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could take on a large portion…
AirBaltic Chapter 11 Filing Follows Iran War Fuel Shock
New York, Sept. 15 – Latvia’s airBaltic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York to restructure mounting obligations as Iran war jet fuel costs doubled and triggered the…
Wizz Air Passes on airBaltic Amid Fuel Crisis Hitting Unhedged Rivals
Copenhagen, Sept. 15 – Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi confirmed the budget carrier has no interest in airBaltic following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing amid high fuel costs and lost…
United 787 Off Assigned Path Moments After Los Angeles Departure
Los Angeles, Sept. 14 – United Boeing 787 pilots take wrong turn after Los Angeles takeoff when United Airlines flight UA923, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered N24974, left…
Ryanair Winter Fares Edge Higher After Mild Price Recovery
Dublin, Sept. 11 – Ryanair winter fares may rise after a slight upturn in pricing, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said as the low-cost carrier adjusted its outlook following months of…