The fallout from the latest U.S. government shutdown, which affects just one federal agency, the Department of Homeland Security, will likely only get worse.
High oil prices and constraints on jet fuel refining in the Middle East will cause an “inevitable” increase in air ticket prices, IATA DG Willie Walsh says.
Aviation Week has learned that the Iranian commercial fleet is down by at least six airframes since Israel and the U.S. began their bombing campaign on Feb. 28.
KM Malta Airlines is exploring the possibility of upgauging on its key routes and expects solid summer demand as European travelers may prefer short-haul trips.
EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis is anticipating the Iran conflict will cause an initial dip in demand, followed by a rebound, mirroring patterns seen when Russia targeted Ukraine.
Kenya Airways has signed an interline agreement with South African regional airline CemAir, expanding travel connectivity between East and Southern Africa.
Airlines are continuing to implement short-term suspensions and capacity cuts in the Middle East as war disrupts one of the most critical aviation corridors.
Thailand’s airlines plan to ask the country’s government to reduce fuel taxes, as concerns grow about the impact of the Middle East conflict on inbound tourism.
As the Iran war disrupts Gulf carriers, European airlines are picking up demand and adjusting capacity but expect to eventually pass on fuel costs to passengers
