Gulf Airlines Race to Win Back Travelers After Iran War Disruption
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are rebuilding schedules, adding insurance offers and trying to restore passenger confidence after months of regional disruption.
An airline alliance is a partnership between multiple airlines that cooperate to offer shared benefits such as coordinated flight schedules, joint lounges, and frequent flyer rewards. Major alliances like Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam connect routes worldwide, making it easier for travelers to book connecting flights and earn miles across member airlines. These partnerships improve convenience and global reach for passengers.
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are rebuilding schedules, adding insurance offers and trying to restore passenger confidence after months of regional disruption.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts will replace Sandals Select Rewards with Island Insiders Club, adding more flexible benefits, events and member recognition.
Qantas has named Sydney-London as the first Project Sunrise route, setting up what is expected to become the world’s longest nonstop passenger flight.
The UK competition watchdog is investigating whether Ryanair’s family seating policy unfairly charges parents who need to sit with young children.
A former Air Canada captain faces criminal charges after police alleged he flew more than 900 flights without the required captain’s license.
American Airlines has opened nine new electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, marking a major step in its Terminal C rebuild.
Wizz Air plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its next-generation aircraft from 2027, bringing high-speed onboard internet to Europe’s ultra-low-cost segment.
Delta is expanding its premium lounge footprint at Los Angeles International Airport as it grows long-haul and domestic service from its West Coast hub.
World of Hyatt is using The Player’s Box podcast to create member-only tennis experiences at major tournament moments in Paris, London and New York.
United Airlines will launch nonstop Newark-St. Croix flights this fall, adding a new Caribbean link while expanding service from its East Coast hubs.