Air Canada Sells 25% of Aeroplan for C$2.5 Billion – and Still Keeps Control
Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan for C$2.5 billion while keeping full control of the loyalty program, highlighting how valuable airline points businesses…
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Istanbul Overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s Busiest Airport – and London Wants a Third Runway
Istanbul Airport has overtaken London Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport by passenger numbers, strengthening Heathrow’s argument for a controversial third runway.
Lufthansa Group Is Bringing Free Starlink Wi-Fi to 850 Aircraft by 2029
Lufthansa Group will begin rolling out free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on August 19, with around 850 aircraft across its airlines scheduled to receive the service by 2029.
airBaltic Is Slashing Its Fleet by a Third as 100-Aircraft Dream Collapses
airBaltic plans to cut its Airbus A220 fleet from 54 to about 36 aircraft, refocus its network around Riga and raise €225 million in emergency financing.
Emirates Makes Dubai Flights More Flexible With Unlimited Free Date Changes
Emirates has introduced unlimited free date changes for Dubai-bound passengers while cutting refund fees and expanding travel protection across its network.
easyJet Accepts £5.7 Billion Apollo Takeover as 30-Year Airline Era Changes
easyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by Apollo Global Management, potentially taking one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines private.
Southwest Airlines Is Finally Giving Business Travelers Priority Help and NDC Booking
Southwest Airlines will introduce Business Priority benefits and NDC connectivity as it upgrades distribution and support for corporate travelers.
American Airlines Ends 24-Hour Refunds for Last-Minute Bookings Under New 7-Day Rule
American Airlines has tightened its 24-hour refund policy, removing automatic cash refunds for tickets purchased fewer than seven days before departure.
FAA Finally Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Nearly a Decade of Delays
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays, clearing the smallest MAX variant for production and airline deliveries.
Emirates Is Offering Pilots $320,000 Tax-Free as Global Hiring Push Takes Off
Emirates is launching a global pilot recruitment roadshow while promoting tax-free annual packages worth up to $320,000 for experienced captains.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Battle for TAP Air Portugal – and Lisbon Is the Prize
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted binding bids for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, placing Lisbon at the center of a major airline battle.
Emirates Now Accepts Crypto for Flights – but Only UAE Customers Can Use It
Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay for flight bookings in the UAE, allowing eligible customers to complete purchases through the airline’s website and app.