Thai Airways (TG) is preparing a major overhaul of its long-haul passenger experience as the carrier moves toward a more standardized fleet strategy.
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AirAsia X (D7) has confirmed a delay to its planned Middle East and Europe expansion after postponing its Bahrain-linked service launch due to ongoing regional instability.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is preparing to accelerate the retirement of its aging Airbus A330-200 fleet as it moves closer to receiving its first Airbus A350 passenger aircraft later this year.
Wizz Air (W6) has confirmed that it will retain all 11 Airbus A321XLR aircraft in its fleet, ending earlier discussions about transferring some of the long-range narrowbody jets to other operators.
Air India Express (IX) has indefinitely postponed its planned launch operations from Noida International Airport (DXN), reducing the number of airlines scheduled to begin services when the airport opens next week.
Qantas Airways (QF) is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers over a potential order for around 20 wide-body jets, according to industry sources.
IndiGo (6E) has once again overtaken Air India in international passenger traffic, reinforcing its position as India’s largest airline by market share even as the ongoing West Asia crisis continues to disrupt global aviation.
The collapse of Spirit Airlines (NK) triggered a rapid reshaping of the United States domestic aviation market, particularly at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Federal aviation authorities have ordered significant flight reductions at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to address rising delays and operational strain during the peak summer travel period.
Flight attendants ask passengers to keep window shades open during takeoff and landing for safety reasons as these two flight phases account for 90% of aircraft accidents.