Ryanair (FR) Chief Executive Michael O’Leary has apologized for describing rival full-service airlines as “high-fare rapists,” ending more than a week of controversy over remarks made during a media briefing in Dublin.
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Aeroflot has signed a contract for 90 additional Russian-built MC-21 aircraft, taking its planned fleet to 108 jets with deliveries scheduled through 2032.
EasyJet (U2) has launched its new direct service between London Southend Airport (SEN) and Munich Airport (MUC), with the first flight departing on September 17, 2026.
A passenger died aboard Malaysia Airlines (MH) flight MH141 from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) after suffering a serious medical emergency during the journey on September 16, 2026.
Malaysia Airlines is reportedly nearing an order for around 10 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners to replace seven leased Airbus A350s and support future long-haul growth.
KLM KL735 returned to Amsterdam after a power bank fire involving former CEO Camiel Eurlings, disrupting 322 passengers.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has been named the World’s Best Airline 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, held at London’s Langham Hotel on September 18, 2026.
Riyadh Air (RX) has started nonstop flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Manchester (MAN), adding Northern England to its rapidly expanding international network.
The long-haul airline rankings highlight a clear shift in what passengers value most on extended flights.
Air India Express suspended eight crew members for three months after they completed a mandatory post-flight breathalyser declaration 35 minutes beyond the prescribed two-hour deadline following a Dubai-Amritsar flight.