Emirates blames fuel costs and currency for headwinds
Bev - Nov 14, 2026
Dubai's Emirates Airline posted a small increase in first half profit, but said high fuel prices dragged on earnings. Emirates…
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Virgin Australia in cash call
Bev - Nov 14, 2026
Virgin Australia's three major shareholders - Air New Zealand, Etihad and Singapore Airlines - will underwrite the carrier's AU$350 million…
Plaza Premium launches flagship lounge
Ian Jarrett - Nov 14, 2026
Plaza Premium Lounge has opened its flagship lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. Located in the airport's West Hall,…
Too heavy to fly, Frenchman sails home
Ian Jarrett - Nov 14, 2026
A 230kg (35-stone) Frenchman deemed too heavy to fly by British Airways has arrived in New York to head home…
Virgin Australia in $350 million cash call
Ian Jarrett - Nov 14, 2026
Virgin Australia's three major shareholders - Air New Zealand, Etihad and Singapore Airlines - will underwrite the carrier's A$350 million…
Emirates blames fuel costs, currency for headwinds
Ian Jarrett - Nov 13, 2026
Dubai's Emirates Airline posted a small increase in first half profit, but said high fuel prices dragged on earnings. Emirates…
Sydney connects with a city of 30 million
Ian Jarrett - Nov 13, 2026
Sichuan Airlines will launch flights from Chongqing to Sydney in December, marking the first time a carrier has offered a…
Airlines get nod to merge into world’s largest carrier
Linsey McNeill - Nov 13, 2026
The US Department of Justice has agreed to allow American Airlines and US Airways to merge into the world's biggest…
WOW, budget airline announces flights to Boston
Linsey McNeill - Nov 13, 2026
Iceland's budget airline WOW will launch flights from Gatwick to Boston next spring. The six-times-a-week service will operate via Reykjavik.…
Virgin and Delta confirm new transatlantic schedule
Linsey McNeill - Nov 13, 2026
Virgin and Delta have outlined details of their new transatlantic flight schedule from next summer after gaining anti-trust immunity for…
Alitalia to look to southeast for new airline partner
Linsey McNeill - Nov 13, 2026
Italian airline Alitalia has signaled its interest in seeking a partner from southeast Asia if its main shareholder Air France-KLM…
Travelport reaches new deal with Hong Kong carriers
Linsey McNeill - Nov 13, 2026
Distribution company Travelport has reached a new multi-year agreement with Hong Kong Airlines and its low-cost sister airline Hong Kong…
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