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Vietjet wins appeal right in $250m court case
The right to appeal has been won by a Vietnamese airline facing a bill of up $250 million for compensation in a High Court case over aircraft leases between a London investment firm and a Vietnamese airline. Vietjet is a private airline…
Ryanair Considers Launching Package Holidays to Boost Revenue
Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, is considering a significant shift in its business strategy by potentially entering the package holiday market. This move, as indicated by CEO Michael O'Leary, represents a departure from the…
Wetherspoons Boss Defends Pre-Flight Drinking Amid Ryanairs Call for Two-Drink Limit
Sir Tim Martin, the head of Wetherspoons, has come out in defence of pre-flight drinking, stating that the pub chain removed two-for-one alcohol deals and "shooters" from their airport menus "years ago". This statement comes in response to…
Private Jets Soar in America Will Europe Follow Suit
The new boss of Starbucks, Brian Niccol, is set to commute almost 1,000 miles from his home in Newport Beach, California, to the coffee chain's headquarters in Seattle on a corporate jet. Niccol is not alone in this trend. Private flight…
Western Airlines Reduce China Flights as Demand Weakens and Russia Diversions Add Costs
Western airlines are significantly reducing flights to China due to several factors, including low demand, high costs related to flying around Russian airspace, and growing competition from Chinese carriers. Recently, British Airways…
Cathay Pacific invests $13bn to ‘get to the very top of the world’
Cathay Pacific announced that it would spend $13bn in seven years to upgrade its aircraft, airport lounges, and cabins. The airline is trying to regain its reputation after being hit by the pandemic and its position as a global premium…
CrowdStrike retaliates against Delta Air Lines for ‘threats to litigation’
CrowdStrike has reacted to Delta Air Lines' threats of legal action against the cyber-security company for a botched update that caused thousands of flights to be grounded, denying the company was responsible for its own IT decisions or the…
We just need to build it: Concorde’s replacement is looking at supersonic flights from America
Boom Supersonic's founder explains why air travel will be at 1,300mph in the future.
The founder of a company that is seeking to build the successor to Concorde, has reacted to "flight shame" activists calling for an end to mass travel.…
British Airways pays first dividends since pandemic
British Airways, the owner of British Airways, will pay its shareholders a dividend for the first since the outbreak of the pandemic. The company has enjoyed a successful first half of 2024 with a positive outlook for the remainder of the…
EasyJet is on track to break records this summer
Easyjet has posted better-than-expected third-quarter revenue.
Investors were relieved by the performance, which came after Ryanair's disappointing results.
Ryanair warned Monday that the ticket prices for summer travel would be…
British Airways boss Luis Gallego says Heathrow has lost out to EU competitors.
Heathrow has fallen behind other airports due to high passenger costs, a lack investment and the high cost of passengers. This is according to the CEO of British Airways.
Luis Gallego is the CEO of IAG. He said Britain’s largest airport…
Ryanair’s profits fall by almost half as summer fares drop
Ryanair's profits dropped by nearly half between April-June and the airline warned that summer fares would be "substantially lower" than they were last year.
The largest airline in Europe reported a profit of €360m, or £303m, for the…
Green flying will lead to higher prices. Can it takeoff?
Anthony Nolan, pointing to the royal warrant emblazoned on one of the 23 green-and white trucks at Olleco’s depot near Heathrow Airport, points out the procession of British Airways aircraft shaking the roof tiles.
The commercial…
British Airways is under pressure to improve after cancellations soar
After a tough year that saw its cancellation rate soar, British Airways faces pressure to improve operations just as summer travel begins.
Cirium, a company that provides aviation analytics, has found that the airline cancelled 4,033…
British Airways faces a compensation bill of up to £100m for passengers who are delayed in a legal…
If a landmark case against British Airways or easyJet is successful, millions of passengers may be compensated for delayed flights.
British Airways and easyJet have been fighting to dismiss the case. This could force airlines to pay…
Boeing takeover threatens long-standing Belfast factory
Belfast has undergone many changes since the 1930s. The Short Brothers factory continued to produce planes and parts through the Second World War, the Troubles, and the decline of heavy industries.
But now, a takeover of Spirit…
As the air freight industry continues to evolve, IAG Cargo is at the forefront of this new era.
You might find car parts, berries and medicines in your hold luggage this summer, as well as mail or even drum sets from pop bands. It's a big deal. According to the International Air Transport Association, airlines worldwide are expected…
France’s flag carrier faces €180m loss as tourists avoid Paris Olympics
France's flag carrier, Air France, is preparing for a €180m loss (£153m), as tourists avoid Paris during the Olympics.
Air France reported on Monday that despite the alleged allure of the Paris Games, many people avoid the City of Light,…