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Green News

Which airlines are switching to sustainable fuels?

Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels.

Business

Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM

Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks.

Business

EasyJet profit surges following record-breaking summer numbers

EasyJet has revealed its results for the year ended 30 September 2024, recording a substantial rise in profit, boosted by robust summer travel demand.

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Riyadh Air: a bold new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aviation journey

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Set to launch in 2025, Riyadh Air will connect Riyadh, and the wider Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world, highlighting the capital’s role as a hub for culture, history and global travel.

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Riyadh Air takes flight: welcoming the world to Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline, embodies the nation’s ambition to open its doors to the world.

Business

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after collapse of JetBlue merger

The budget travel firm was hit hard by the pandemic and a failed merger, leading to mounting losses in recent years.

Travel News

Take a look inside the new Airbus designed like a private jet

Iberia completes its first flight with an extra-long-range aircraft that could change the way our airlines fly.

Business

Lufthansa reaches deal to secure stake in Italy's ITA Airways

The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has revealed that it has reached a deal with Germany's Lufthansa Group for a 49% stake in ITA Airways.

Travel News

Where in Europe has the highest - and lowest - air passenger taxes?

French pilots are calling for a strike over rising taxes. But what do air passenger taxes mean for your wallet?

Business

Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to hit airlines with major hike in fees

The airport says a planned 41% increase in fees, due to be imposed next year, is needed because of soaring inflation and much higher interest rates in the past three years.

Business

Lufthansa Group reports stronger earnings after healthy summer travel

Lufthansa Group has announced an increase in revenue for the past quarter, boosted by robust summer travel demand. However, cost surges and delays in aircraft deliveries continued to affect the group.

Travel News

Can’t find a flight to China? Russian airspace closure may be why

Finnair has dropped from 42 to three direct flights from Helsinki to China in the last few years.

The Exchange

Flying high: Charting the new era of airlines

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The airline industry is changing, and new strategies and partnerships are reshaping its future.

Living

Frequent flyer tax would punish the rich to tune of €64bn per year

A levy would keep flights cheap for occasional flyers while making multiple flights in a year much more expensive.

Iran

Iran Air cancels Europe flights hours after new batch of EU sanctions

Hours after new EU sanctions were announced, Iran Air sent SMS cancellations to all Europe-bound flights. Passengers were informed that the cancellations were linked to the decision in Brussels.

Travel News

Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

Experiences

Are free flight upgrades real or just in the movies?

From ice-cream sundae carts to mimosas and warm nuts, the perks of first class taste better when they’re free.

Business

Dutch airline KLM plans 'painful' cost-cuts to combat high outgoings

Dutch airline KLM said it is planning 'painful' cost-cutting to combat high costs and staff shortages.

Travel News

Plane-to-train European travel will be easier with this Eurostar deal

A similar arrangement with KLM and Eurostar is already cutting short-haul flights between Amsterdam and Brussels.

Travel News

Tips for travelling with a small bag

Aficionados say that packing light can ‘put the fun and freedom back into travel’.