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Delta and LATAM push for antitrust immunity

Following American Airlines’ wise investment in Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART, Delta and LATAM issued a joint response to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and its request for additional information. Both Delta and LATAM push for antitrust immunity...

Aeroflot Group significantly reduces losses

Aeroflot Group has significantly reduced losses in the second quarter and during the first six months, it reported on August 2. The Russian airline group posted a RUB 1.431 billion Q2 loss, which compares to a RUB 26.156 billion loss in the same period last year....

The US Domestic Traffic Recovery

We have been tracking US domestic traffic since the start of the pandemic. With another month in the rearview mirror, how are things looking? Please use the model below for lots of details - remember to click the double-headed arrow at the bottom right to maximize...

IAG thrives on its Spanish subsidiaries

International Airlines Group’s (IAG) fortunes have been heavily influenced by the diffuse travel situation in various European countries. While British Airways and Aer Lingus suffered from restrictions and low demand, Iberia and Vueling have been able to reduce their...

Aeroflot Group significantly reduces losses

Aeroflot Group significantly reduces losses

Aug 3, 2021 | Airlines

Aeroflot Group has significantly reduced losses in the second quarter and during the first six months, it reported on...

The US Domestic Traffic Recovery

Aug 2, 2021 | Airlines

We have been tracking US domestic traffic since the start of the pandemic. With another month in the rearview mirror,...

IAG thrives on its Spanish subsidiaries

IAG thrives on its Spanish subsidiaries

Jul 30, 2021 | Airlines

International Airlines Group’s (IAG) fortunes have been heavily influenced by the diffuse travel situation in various...

Air France-KLM is slowly returning to profitability

Air France-KLM is slowly returning to profitability

Jul 30, 2021 | Airlines

Air France-KLM is slowly returning to profitability. Higher bookings and lasting effects of the restructuring and...

American makes strategic investment in JetSMART

American makes strategic investment in JetSMART

Jul 29, 2021 | Airlines

American Airlines and Chilean carrier JetSMART have signed a letter of intent on a new partnership. Both airlines plan...

The Real Costs of US Airline Schedule Padding

Jul 29, 2021 | Airlines

(Co-authored with Timothy O'Neil-Dunne) Lost in the pandemic was a pause in an ongoing epidemic of almost Biblical...

SIA outlook remains somber despite reduced losses

SIA outlook remains somber despite reduced losses

Jul 29, 2021 | Airlines

Singapore Airlines Group has reduced its losses to $409 million during the first quarter of its financial year...

Nigeria’s 2020 airlines lost revenue $994m – IATA

Nigeria’s 2020 airlines lost revenue $994m – IATA

Jul 29, 2021 | Airlines

The COVID-19 pandemic which has affected air travel continues unabated as many countries are still counting their...

Condor selects A330-900 for fleet renewal

Condor selects A330-900 for fleet renewal

Jul 28, 2021 | Airlines

UPDATE - German leisure airline Condor has selected the Airbus A330neo as the replacement for its aging Boeing...

Wizz Air first airline to fully recover in Europe

Wizz Air first airline to fully recover in Europe

Jul 28, 2021 | Airlines

Wizz Air expects to be the first European airline to operate at 100 percent capacity again in August. “We will be the...

Air France prepares for Airbus A220 arrival

Air France prepares for Airbus A220 arrival

Jul 27, 2021 | Airlines

The first Airbus A220-300 for Air France has received its full-livery recently at the Airbus Canada factory in...

Loss Ryanair deepens as fares come under pressure

Loss Ryanair deepens as fares come under pressure

Jul 26, 2021 | Airlines

Despite 7.6 million more passengers than in the same period last year, Ryanair's losses for the first quarter of its...