Canadian airline Transat AT has capitalised on shifting travel preferences as passengers increasingly choose Mexico and Caribbean destinations over US travel options.
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
When Kenya Airways announced its first full-year net profit in more than a decade for 2024, it could have been a turning point. But the first half of 2025 put it on to the back foot
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
Virgin Australia will remain “focused” in its near-term growth strategy, as it improves its annual earnings and warns of rising costs.
The ultra-low-cost carrier faces intensifying competition as larger airlines co-opt its business model, and Spirit struggles with fleet issues and weak leisure demand.
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
Qantas Group posted its second highest annual profit, but it remains modest about the achievement, focusing instead on its goal of “delivering” for its customers.
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is taking a ”contrarian approach” to fleet strategy by ordering smaller Embraer E195-E2 jets while most US carriers continue to upgauge with larger aircraft.
Bogota-based Avianca Cargo is entering a new growth phase with an expanding Airbus A330 freighter fleet and the establishment of Avianca Cargo Mexico, strengthening its position across Latin American markets.
With the chapter of business rehabilitation now closed, Thai Airways International chief executive Chai Eamsiri is focused on building – and sustaining – the airline’s next stage of growth
Pedro Heilbron admits that, at this point, the secret to Copa Airlines’ success is “somewhat boring”, since the Panama-based carrier keeps repeating tried-and-true strategies that it has employed for years.
More than two years after Connect Airlines’ US FAA certification process hit a pause, founder John Thomas remains committed to rethinking what he calls the “broken model” for regional flying in the USA.
Lower fuel is helping profit levels but a mixed revenue picture is more instructive as airlines plan for next year, writes CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry
Focusing on single technologies or projects is unlikely to generate the much-needed rapid expansion of production, writes SimpliFlying’s Shashank Nigam
Post-booking flexibility can offer a largely untapped solution to managing through the capacity shortfall, writes Volantio chief executive Azim Barodawala
Recent events show the speed with which things can change in the sector – and the risks of over-optimism, writes CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry