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 apron is the area at an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, unloaded, refueled, or boarded. It’s sometimes called the tarmac or ramp and is restricted to authorized personnel for safety reasons. Travelers usually see the apron when boarding or deplaning via stairs or buses.
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are rebuilding schedules, adding insurance offers and trying to restore passenger confidence after months of regional disruption.
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.
United Airlines will launch nonstop Newark-St. Croix flights this fall, adding a new Caribbean link while expanding service from its East Coast hubs.
Ryanair will base two additional aircraft at Warsaw Modlin for winter 2026, expanding across both Modlin and Chopin with 46 routes.
American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in 2027, joining other major U.S. carriers upgrading in-flight connectivity.