Star Alliance

The three carriers are seeking out new markets overseas.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will exit Star Alliance on Aug. 31 ahead of becoming a SkyTeam member.

Croatia Airlines is one of the smaller European flag carriers—its fleet comprises an Airbus A320, five A319s and six De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400s.

SAS Scandinavia Airlines has received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its reorganization plan and now expects to emerge from Chapter 11 in mid-2024.

Brisbane will become the second city in Australia to be served by American Airlines.

Austrian Airlines will initially serve Boston Logan from Vienna with a Boeing 767, but that is set to change when it introduces the 787 to its fleet.

North Atlantic travel is in high demand again

European carriers tack through myriad challenges.

United Airlines has joined Star Alliance’s intermodal partnership with German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and its transatlantic joint venture partner Lufthansa.

Three carriers are growing their long-haul networks with routes to Ireland, South Africa and the US.

Technologies including predictive data analytics and facial recognition help airports offer a more streamlined passenger experience.

Theo Panagiotoulias said his priority as the organization’s new CEO, was to focus on its goal of a seamless passenger experience.

The Franco-Dutch airline has also said it is interested in TAP Air Portugal as Europe’s airline industry consolidates.

Viva Aerobus is launching new Florida and Texas connections from Mérida and Querétaro.

Air Canada, like its native home, is transitioning.

Alliance members add intercontinental routes

Recently launched Newark-Dubai flights highlight United Airlines' big summer plans.

Ethiopian Airlines will increase its presence in the U.S. with a new Atlanta service to be launched in May.

The Addis Ababa-based carrier is also significantly restoring its China network.

The initial phase of the codeshare partnership covers nearly 300 routes from Chicago O’Hare, Dubai, Houston and San Francisco.

MIAT Mongolian Airlines operates nonstop flights to Istanbul.

Thai passengers will gain access to SIA’s flights to New York JFK and LAX, among other destinations.

Aerocivil has found the combined entity would have a monopoly on 16 routes within Colombia.

As an estimated 20% of the pre-pandemic air transport workforce is expected not to return, the sector should set aside more capital to invest in new technologies to plug the gap.

The Chicago-based airline said it hopes to resume service to New York Kennedy in the future.