Several of the year-on-year comparisons make for unsettling reading, however context is key – commercial air travel remains the safest form of transport.
American Airlines' intervention is notable as it becomes the first international carrier to formally call for an urgent review of Heathrow's regulatory model.
Once the preserve of the most frequent of flyers, many airport lounges have gone mainstream. BA is working to bring back a sense of elegance with Seattle the latest in a series of new-look spaces.
Japan has successfully moved from a bucket-list destination to a much more realistic getaway for Indian travelers. What would it take for India to crack Japan’s top five source markets? A little visa-free magic, perhaps?
The evolution of the low-cost business model is creating new travel markets, unlocking new customer segments and significantly expanding options for leisure travelers around the globe.