The way the EC is arguing its case should not only worry Lufthansa, but others European players that either want to acquire a carrier or want to be acquired.

Among Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and AirAsia, some groups show improvement, while others stagnate or fluctuate.

Air New Zealand has revised its fiscal year profit guidance downwards due mainly to increased pressure on passenger revenue.

Budapest Airport’s Máté Ritter, head of airline development, sees strong potential for further growth in the Chinese market.

Airlines for Europe, which represents around 34 European airlines, is looking to “reboot” European ATM by its member airlines proposing optimum flight paths.

Leisure carrier SunExpress aims to grow to 150 aircraft by 2033, when it may consider shifting from its all-Boeing fleet to a dual-manufacturer strategy.

Analysis of three new European routes being opened by LOT Polish Airlines, Condor and United Airlines.

A selection of 50 new routes starting over the coming weeks, including services being launched by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Air France and Lufthansa.