Airline News

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil enhanced strategic partnership
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines will significantly expand their codeshare cooperation, allowing passengers to travel the world and enjoy seamless connectivity via their hubs in Doha and Kuala Lumpur.

Leisure travel is back on the agenda for Qatar Airways
Leisure Travel is back on the agenda for Qatar Airways passengers with a 2022 schedule offering a wide range of choices.

Ryanair reports full year loss of €355m
Ryanair Holdings has reported a full year loss of €355m, compared to a PY loss of €1,015m.

North American airline passenger satisfaction declines: Here’s why that’s good news, says J.D. Power
JetBlue Airways Ranks Highest in First/Business and Premium Economy Segments; Southwest Airlines Ranks Highest in Economy/Basic Economy Segment

easyJet and Neos: flights from Southern Italy to New York and Santo Domingo via Milan Malpensa
easyJet and Neos have announced a partnership to further enhance connections from Italy to some of the most attractive intercontinental destinations. Starting from 16 June, easyJet will provide connecting flights from Catania, Naples and Palermo to Neos’ passengers departing for New York JFK Airport and Santo Domingo La Romana Airport, with a stopover at Milan Malpensa Airport, easyJet's main hub in continental Europe.

JetBlue calls for vote against Spirit/Frontier transaction
JetBlue has announced that it has filed a “Vote No” proxy statement urging Spirit shareholders to vote against the Spirit/Frontier transaction at Spirit’s upcoming special meeting.

Air Astana celebrates 20th anniversary with strong financial results
Air Astana is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first commercial flight from Almaty to Nur-Sultan. The airline has announced the significant progress achieved since those early days, having maintained its independence and never calling upon external support, despite numerous macro-economic shocks over two decades.

Air France-KLM and IndiGo codeshare takes off
Further to the lifting of the Air Bubble Agreement in India and to the necessary governmental approval, Air France-KLM and IndiGo have implemented the extensive codeshare agreement announced in December 2021.

Austria lifts all Covid restrictions for inbound tourists
Austria has removed all Covid entry restrictions, enabling international visitors to enter without needing to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test. They are no longer required to complete any forms.

Norwegian builds liquidity in first quarter
Norwegian reported its first quarter 2022 results, showing a strong cash position, despite the impact of the omicron virus and the war in Ukraine.

Hawaiian Airlines invests in electric seaglider REGENT
Hawaiian Airlines has agreed to invest in REGENT's all-electric seaglider, the Monarch. The investment will support the initial design of next generation 100-person seaglider, which is slated for entry service by 2028.

Star Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary as world’s first and leading airline alliance
Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the world’s first and leading global airline alliance.