The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Aug. 20 filed a lawsuit to block travel industry services provider Sabre’s proposed $360 million acquisition of rival Farelogix, arguing Sabre is clearly trying to take out a competitor that could bring innovation and benefits to customers.
Thai Airways’ president Sumeth Damrongchaitham has asked the company’s senior executives to voluntarily take pay cuts and meet allowances in a bid to save costs.
American Airlines’ long-haul schedule changes for 2020 will continue to position Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as a mid-country gateway to Europe and will test Royal Air Maroc’s Casablanca operation as a potential link deeper into Africa.
Korean Air has made significant route cuts in the South Korea-Japan market, as political tension between the two countries is increasingly impacting traffic.
Airlines for America (A4A) wants the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt a more restrictive definition of “service animal,” part of an effort to end abuses of the rules governing emotional service animals (ESA) in the aircraft cabin.
A Transavia pilots’ union has filed a strike notice for September and October, saying its members are not properly represented in talks with management, as plans for the Air France low-cost unit’s development advance.
British Airways has taken a step toward powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel after its renewable fuels partner Velocys applied to develop Europe’s first plant for turning household and commercial solid waste into sustainable fuel.
Air Transat parent Transat A.T. is urging shareholders to ignore a last-minute appeal from a high-profile, low-percentage shareholder looking to de-rail Air Canada’s proposed bid as the Aug. 23 vote on the proposal nears.
Delta Air Lines is seeking compensation for millions of dollars in damages it allegedly suffered as a result of a 2017 data breach that affected up to 825,000 customers.
From ending premium-class seating to building a Boeing/Airbus short-haul aircraft, the air transport industry needs to consider previously unthinkable options.
FAA, citing non-specific “continued airworthiness activity,” reminded operators that angle-of-attack (AOA) sensors can be easily damaged during “normal operations,” and must be carefully maintained to ensure safe flight operations.
Delta Air Lines pilots are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to put conditions on the airline’s transatlantic joint venture (JV) with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, saying they have “serious concerns” about how Delta has divided service growth among crews under its immunized partnership with Virgin.
Réunion-based Air Austral is aiming to finalize a medium-haul fleet decision over the coming months, as it seeks to develop its network from Réunion and possibly the nearby Indian Ocean island of Mayotte.
Data streaming and connectivity specialist Flyht is confident that its new deal to have its flight-deck communications product offered as a line-fit option on Airbus A220s will reap significant benefits, and the company confirms it is looking for more platforms.
Stakeholders have been invited to comment on plans to create a new hub airport in Poland, known as Solidarity Transport Hub Poland (STH), which will be located between Warsaw and Łódź.
French leisure airline Aigle Azur is preparing to stop flying to Portugal at the end of October and subsequently sell the Portuguese segment of its activities to Spanish LCC Vueling.
LCC Norwegian Air Shuttle has agreed to sell its entire shareholding in Bank Norwegian parent company Norwegian Finans Holding (NOFI) for NOK2.2 billion ($244 million), raising funds to reinvest in the airline.
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) announced in a stock note that its LCC subsidiary, Tigerair Taiwan, will place an order for seven Airbus A320neos and lease a further eight.
Korean Air slid to a wider loss in the six months through June 30, as a strong performance in the passenger sector—particularly on long-haul routes—could not offset a weaker cargo market and higher costs.
UK-based aviation consultancy firm IBA has warned of higher market risk, after 81 of over 120 airlines that the company monitors for financial performance reported lower EBITDAR margins for 2018.
