Articles tagged “airlines”

Dubai built the world’s busiest international airport. Now it has to make it smarter.

Virgin Atlantic is turning to an internal leader with deep operational roots for its next CEO. That suggests an appetite for continuity over a dramatic strategic reset.

Kirby’s take may play in the U.S., but Walsh has the global receipts – low-cost isn’t dead, it’s just bruised by a crowded American market.

Cynics may see this as a box-ticking exercise to retain Heathrow slots and claim a technical 2025 launch, but Riyadh Air insists it is a phased strategy to ensure a smoother commercial debut.

Once an unreliable luxury, in-flight Wi-Fi is fast becoming a universal expectation — and a fast-emerging channel for travel advertisers. In this talk, Viasat’s Meherwan Polad discusses how combining satellite power with creative monetization models turns connectivity into an engine of both passenger satisfaction and profitability.

In Europe’s airline market, cost discipline beats scale — ultra-low-cost carriers lead on margins, while legacy giants rely on consolidation and strategy to stay competitive.

Europe is looking to rail to cut travel emissions, yet airlines still enjoy the tax breaks that help keep flights cheap. Rail, by contrast, is taxed and charged to use tracks, despite being the greener option. For the industry, that imbalance means airlines may keep winning on price until policymakers put climate goals above cheap tickets.

Fleet simplicity is usually a cornerstone of low-cost airline operations. Fernandes is preparing to take a calculated risk that the rewards will outweigh the added complexity.

Speaking to Skift in Hong Kong, Ronald Lam said substantial fleet growth is on the way, but the group isn’t interested in smaller aircraft – here’s why.

The impact of Ragasa will be felt for days to come as thousands of passengers attempt to get their travel plans back on track.