Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is aiming to tap into demand for longer stays outside traditional seasons with the addition of twice-weekly flights to Phuket, Thailand.

Despite recent efforts by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to block the Northeast Alliance (NEA) between JetBlue Airways and American Airlines, JetBlue stresses the two airlines engage in solid competition outside the tie-up.

When the next European Council meeting of European leaders convenes in Brussels Oct. 21-22, the agenda will include a discussion of the evolution of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Delta Air Lines believes headwinds created by the delta coronavirus variant have waned, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating pressure on the company’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) performance. 

Icelandair is seeking to secure leasing contracts for two more Boeing 737-MAX aircraft, its COO said, as the airline looks forward to a recovery in demand driven by the relaxation of U.S. border restrictions.

AirBaltic is requiring all of the airline’s staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-November. 

Airline COOs gathered in Brussels praised the EU Digital COVID Certificate but said a lack of coordination in travel rules between countries made flying seem complicated and was still putting off would-be passengers.

While Indian LCC IndiGo will continue taking aircraft deliveries from its massive order book, it plans on keeping its fleet total relatively flat for the next few years.