Airlines & Lessors

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Southwest Airlines and the unions representing their pilots and flight attendants are set to discuss a potential expansion of international flying.

BOC Aviation says Airbus and Boeing delivery delays have stabilized though lingering supply chain issues are expected to persist through the end of the decade.

Eurocontrol’s new approach to dealing with severe weather events in summer has contributed to a consistent improvement in punctuality since mid-July.

China Eastern Airlines has committed to a $696 million investment package to expand its base at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport.

A Finnish company backed by a consortium including Finnair is to set up an electro-synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF) pilot production scheme in the Nordic nation.

Delta Air Lines is taking a more unusual approach to network planning, asking customers and employees to vote on its next European leisure destination.

Lufthansa and Fraport have repeatedly clashed over Frankfurt Airport operations, but the nearing arrival of Terminal 3 will open up new space for the airline.

Alaska Air Group will install Starlink Wi-Fi across the Alaska Airlines fleet.

Australian airlines are planning to make significant progress in their narrowbody fleet renewal programs this year.

Wet lease operator BBN Airlines Türkiye is anticipating its first Boeing 777-300 freighter conversion from Mammoth Freighters in the first quarter of 2026.

Despite reporting a quarterly profit, Air Mauritius is facing challenges with aircraft on ground and continues its search for a strategic partner.

Lufthansa wants to restore its Asia-Pacific network, particularly to destinations in China and Japan, though expansion hinges on geopolitical developments and new aircraft deliveries.

A 2022 decision by Germany’s competition watchdog forcing Lufthansa to offer feeder services at preferential conditions to rival Condor has been ruled illegal.

Turkish Airlines says its $350 million bid for Air Europa has been accepted and the process should be completed within six to 12 months.

Airlines in the region are focused on narrowbody deliveries this year, but more widebodies are coming in 2026.

Air Canada’s management and flight attendants (FA) forged a tentative agreement to end a days-long strike filled with unexpected twists. But at what cost?

Southwest Airlines has launched new vacation packages, the latest offering to be rolled out under its transformational plan.

ANA is planning for growth in its international network for the six months through March 31, 2026, with additional frequencies on some important routes.

Mango Airlines is finally shutting down after a business rescue plan by private investor Ubuntu Air failed.

Norse Atlantic Airways reported record passenger loads in the second quarter but flagged softer transatlantic yields.

Dubai-based cargo startup SolitAir has introduced a new scheduled service to Kuwait as it works to grow its Middle East network.

Norse Atlantic Airways posted its first-ever Q2 operating profit and lined up a fully underwritten $30 million convertible bond as it steps up a shift to ACMI.

Spirit Airlines’ vice president of network planning John Kirby will retire at the end of August, closing out a more than 40-year career in aviation.

AirBaltic's supervisory board has appointed Erno Hildén, formerly CFO of SAS, as its new CEO; Pauls Cālītis will continue to serve as interim CEO until Dec. 1.