Airlines & Lessors
Feb 26, 2016
China’s’ Hainan Airlines plans to open a route from Beijing to Tel Aviv in April and Manchester in June, according to international director Li Xiang, as it speeds up international expansion as more Chinese citizens opt for outbound travel.
Feb 26, 2016
Ranked by involuntary denied-boardings per 10,000 passengers, lowest to highest.
Feb 26, 2016
International Airlines Group (IAG)—parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling—reported a 51.5% rise in 2015 net profit to €1.52 billion ($1.66 billion), compared to €1 billion in 2014.
Feb 25, 2016
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings, the parent company of regional carriers Republic Airlines and Shuttle America, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Feb 25, 2016
US airline profitability is getting the industry a bad press. You’d think, in a capitalist society that resents government intervention and applauds entrepreneurialism, that Americans would feel good about seeing some of their most well-known global brands doing well.
Sep 04, 2020
To better manage operational costs and increase reliability of services, LCC Vietjet Air has started its own ground handling operations at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Sep 04, 2020
While Virgin Atlantic has completed the financial and legal steps required to begin its COVID-19 recovery, the airline is moving forward with plans to cut a further 1,150 jobs.
Sep 04, 2020
The chief executive of the top U.S. airline lobby called on federal lawmakers to promptly approve more industry aid, telling reporters the situation facing carriers remains “dire” as the summer leisure travel season draws to a close.
Sep 04, 2020
Irish LCC Ryanair has raised €400 million ($473 million) by issuing new shares and is on the lookout for chances to gain market share as rivals retrench or go out of business.
Sep 04, 2020
JetSMART Chile plans to expand its operations by 25% this month compared with August, adding new routes as it works to craft an optimal network with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing.
Sep 04, 2020
Virgin Australia’s creditors have voted to approve the airline’s sale to Bain Capital, clearing the way for the carrier to emerge from voluntary administration.
Sep 04, 2020
Airlines, airports and lobby groups have called on the U.S. and UK governments to start trialing COVID-19 testing programs at airports to help kickstart transatlantic traffic.
Sep 04, 2020
Eurowings said it continues to face weak demand, especially since Germany announced Sept. 2 it was extending its Spanish travel warning to cover the Canary Islands.