Cathay Pacific Releases New ‘Aria Suite’ Teaser Video: See the Highlights
After being hit harder than most by the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is hoping the Aria Suite will re-establish the airline as one of Asia's finest carriers.
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Southwest Reveals 40% Shortfall in Boeing 737 Max Deliveries For 2024
Southwest has graphically illustrated the bottom-line impact that delays to the Boeing 737 Max program is having on its business.
Boeing Union Chief Warns Members ‘Are Angry’ As New Contract Talks Begin
With a September deadline looming, Boeing knows it cannot delay the start of these crucial negotiations any further.
United Airlines Announces New Routes Across Three Continents
United is continuing to deepen its presence in markets overlooked by most other U.S. carriers. It’s a strategy that appears to be working well.
Is Etihad Planning an IPO? ‘I’m Working To Be Ready’ Says CEO
The comments from Antonoaldo Neves suggest that the UAE national airline is taking the possibility of an IPO very seriously.
New Lounges, Seats, and AI Tech for British Airways: 5 Big Changes Coming Soon
Rather than simply playing catch-up, British Airways says the $9 billion investment over the next two years will help it leapfrog the competition.
Turkish Airlines Makes Australian Debut – Should Qantas Be Worried?
Competition is heating up in the land Down Under, as the world’s most connected airline enters the Australian market for the first time.
British Airways is Back: Two Asian Capitals Rejoin Route Network
After a major retreat from Southeast Asia during the pandemic, some doubted if these destinations would ever return to the BA route map.
American Airlines Orders 260 New Planes: Here’s What They’re Getting
The addition of the Boeing 737 Max 10 in American's order is a vote of confidence in the U.S. manufacturer's yet-to-be certified plane.
Ryanair CEO ‘Very Disappointed’ With Boeing 737 Max Delays, Cuts Summer Schedules
Ryanair will receive 30% fewer planes than expected ahead of the all-important summer season, resulting in cuts to its flying program at “higher cost airports.”