Israel is moving forward with an expansion of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, signaling confidence in the long-term recovery of the country’s aviation sector.
Airlines are still facing jet fuel difficulties as well as network changes, despite efforts to end the Iran war and reliably reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Fallout from the war with Iran could give Israel more leeway as it looks to reset its defense industrial ties with the U.S., the Israel Defense Ministry’s Director General argues.
Oman Air is determined that its four-year transformation plan aimed at restoring it to profitability will remain on track despite the impact of the Gulf crisis.
Dubai International Airport has received its first direct passenger flight from Tehran, marking a significant step toward restoring connectivity with Iran.
The biggest takeaway appears to be that fares will remain elevated as demand stays strong and capacity remains constrained. But will airlines be able to maintain recent pricing gains?
Global demand for air travel was down 2.2% in May as the Middle East conflict continued to impact carriers in the Gulf, according to figures published by IATA.
The White House on June 24 formally requested an $87.6 billion supplemental package to mostly cover costs related to the war in Iran, with some additional funding for other priorities.
The agreement intended to bring an end to conflict in the Gulf and reopen the Strait of Hormuz will potentially give Iran the opportunity to rebuild its civil aviation fleet.
By Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Mark Pilling, Kurt Hofmann
Airline leaders from around the world converged on Rio last weekend for the IATA AGM at a time when the fallout from the Iran war is hitting the industry hard.
Airlines have partly succeeded at passing on higher costs to consumers this year, but carriers worry that they might soon ask for too much and strangle demand.
Airlines in Africa and the Middle East have seen steep declines in demand for air travel since the war in Iran broke out, but they are also showing resistance to long-term impacts.
The head of the UAE’s air traffic control service has explained how his country has largely kept its airspace open since the outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf this year.
Continued appetite for travel is keeping U.S. airlines optimistic, but fare increases and economic pressures could affect demand in the back half of the year.
The world’s leading airlines had record-high results for the top 20 carriers in 2025, with combined revenue of just under $600 billion, 8% more than 2024.
