Air India Express, a Tata Group subsidiary, is launching direct flights from Bengaluru and Tiruchirappalli to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, starting January 1 and 2, 2025, respectively. This expansion makes Air India Express the only airline offering direct connections between these …
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, securing a 63.88% ownership stake after purchasing 131,578,947 newly issued shares. This strategic move, announced in November 2020, involved an investment of KRW 800 billion (approximately $558.58 million) and marks a …
Kuwait Airways has received its first Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, named “Boubyan,” marking a significant milestone for the airline. The aircraft was delivered on December 9, 2024, in Toulouse, France, and is the first of seven A330-900neo jets ordered. This addition …
Korean Air has completed a $1.4 billion merger with Asiana Airlines, marking a significant shift in South Korea’s aviation landscape. With Korean Air holding a 63.9% stake, the two airlines will operate independently for two years, with Asiana as a …
Air Canada has leased two Boeing 767-300 freighters to Ethiopian Airlines Cargo, enhancing the airline’s cargo operations. The first aircraft, C-GHXI, is being prepared for its new role, while the second, C-GXHM, has completed a successful test flight. Both freighters …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a strong recovery for the airline industry in 2025, predicting record profits and passenger growth. The industry is expected to surpass five billion passengers, generating net profits of $36.6 billion, with a net …
Syrian Airlines has removed all images of former President Bashar al-Assad from its website following the December 2024 overthrow of his regime by militia forces linked to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The airline replaced Assad’s imagery with photos of flight …
A U.S. District Judge has denied Southwest Airlines’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its terminated diversity program, “¡Lánzate!”, discriminated against white and Asian students by providing free flights exclusively to Hispanic college students. Spearheaded by Edward Blum, the lawsuit …
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has announced the purchase of six Airbus A320ceo aircraft, transitioning them from lease to ownership to enhance operational efficiency amid industry supply chain challenges. This strategic acquisition, confirmed on December 10, 2024, aims to lower unit costs …
United Airlines flight attendants, who have not received a pay raise in four years, are pressing for wage increases amid stalled contract negotiations influenced by the pandemic. Currently in federal mediation, discussions have been adjourned for the year. The attendants …
