Aloha! oneworld welcomes Hawaiian Airlines to alliance oneworld® has welcomed Hawaiian Airlines as its newest member airline, becoming the third US-based carrier alongside Alaska Airlines and American Airlines and adding Honolulu as a global hub. With Hawaiian Airlines on board, oneworld’s global network offers greater travel opportunities across the Hawaiian Islands and new destinations in the Pacific including Hilo, Hawai’i; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Pago Pago, American Samoa; and Papeete, Tahiti. #Aloha #oneworld #welcomes #Hawaiian #Airlines

American Airlines CEO calls United merger ‘a non-starter’: ‘No way to view that as anything but anti-competitive’ American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says a United merger would be bad for the airline. #American #Airlines #CEO #calls #United

Emirates Expands Global Travel Rehearsal Programme to the UK Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has launched its “Travel Rehearsal” programme in the UK, hosting its first session in the country at London Stansted Airport (STN). The Travel Rehearsal programme allows people with accessible travel requirements to experience a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey, familiarising them with airport procedures and onboard environments ahead of time – helping reduce anxiety and build confidence before an actual flight. #Emirates #Expands #Global #Travel #Rehearsal

Warner Bros. shareholders set to vote on Paramount takeover bid Shareholders in Warner Brothers Discovery are voting this Thursday to approve or reject a $110 billion acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance in the face of widespread opposition from Hollywood workers. Also in this edition: the US considers currency swap deals with its Middle Eastern and Asian allies, and European airlines face a turbulent summer travel season. #Warner #Bros #shareholders #set #vote

How Spirit Airlines’ business model collapsed—and why a Trump bailout could make things worse Covid, a failed merger, and now a spike in jet fuel prices have conspired to make Spirit's finances unworkable. #How #Spirit #Airlines #business #model

Qantas has launched a major domestic sale, with more than 2 million discounted seats Qantas has launched a major domestic sale, with more than 2 million discounted seats across 90 routes on the airline’s domestic and regional network. The week-long sale* includes fares in both Economy and Business through to March 2027, including during the upcoming June long weekend and winter school holidays, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. #Qantas #has #launched #major #domestic

The New Terminal One at JFK Welcomes Saudia as Newest Airline Partner The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport will serve as the future home of Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, when the new terminal opens in 2026, marking a bold new chapter for the airline at the United States’ largest international gateway. #The #New #Terminal #One #JFK

Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options of Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes into Firm Orders Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise. #Ethiopian #Airlines #Converts #Options #Six

Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit. #Trump #Dismisses #Merger #While #Seeking

Kerosinmangel: Das bedeutet die drohende Treibstoffknappheil für Ihren Urlaub Streichen Airlines im Fall von Versorgungsengpässen mit Kerosin alle Flüge – oder nur bestimmte? Muss für gebuchte Reisen nachgezahlt werden? #Kerosinmangel #Das #bedeutet #die #drohende

EU pushes to limit carry-on bag fees European lawmakers are considering new rules that would require airlines to provide free cabin baggage on flights across the continent, though businesses warn the move could backfire, ultimately leading to higher costs for consumers. James Vasina takes a closer look. #pushes #limit #carry #bag #fees

#LETSGETLOSTWITHWIZZ: WIN A SEAT ON WIZZ AIR’S MYSTERY GETAWAY Wizz Air, London’s local airline, is giving British travellers the chance to swap predictable holidays for something far less expected, with the return of its Let’s Get Lost campaign. A select group of 30 winners will board a flight departing from London Luton Airport on Saturday 9 May to a destination that will remain a secret until arrival. #LETSGETLOSTWITHWIZZ #WIN #SEAT #WIZZ #AIRS

Spirit Airlines looked like it was in the clear but rising fuel costs are threatening its bankruptcy its exit The budget-friendly airline had planned to exit its second bankruptcy by the summer. Now, it’s at risk of liquidation. #Spirit #Airlines #looked #like #was

„Viele Flüge sind ökonomisch gar nicht mehr sinnvoll“ Der hohe Kerosinpreis setzt Airlines zunehmend unter Druck und zwingt zu ersten Streichungen. Kurzstrecken gelten als besonders gefährdet. #Viele #Flüge #sind #ökonomisch #gar

Jet fuel shortages: Will flights to France be cancelled this summer? At the time of year when people would normally be booking their summer holidays, there is great uncertainty around whether airlines will be forced to cancel flight, or hike prices, due to jet fuel shortages. Here's a look at the situation in France. #Jet #fuel #shortages #Will #flights

How will the jet fuel crisis hit travellers in Austria? Aviation experts around the world have been sounding the alarm over the jet fuel crisis sparked by conflict in the Middle East, with some airlines planning to cancel flights or raise the price of tickets. How will it affect air travel in Austria? #How #will #the #jet #fuel

Etihad elevates premium cabins on flights to Mumbai and New Delhi Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has elevated its premium travel experience across all flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and New Delhi, both operating four times daily. The airline will introduce its game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to both Mumbai and New Delhi, which will complement two daily wide-body services connecting Abu Dhabi to each city. #Etihad #elevates #premium #cabins #flights

Etihad Airways Makes Travelling with Pets More Accessible Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define the Etihad travel experience. Already the only airline in the UAE to offer guests the option to travel with pets in the cabin, Etihad continues to evolve the service in response to growing demand from travellers who wish to bring important members of the family when they fly. #Etihad #Airways #Makes #Travelling #with

Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb’s Brian Chesky doesn’t use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules CEOs leading businesses from Nvidia and Airbnb to United Airlines and Twilio are rewriting corporate norms on their own terms. #Jensen #Huang #bans #one #one

Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war. #Airlines #fear #jet #fuel #rationing

Spring Airlines Joins DerbySoft’s Global Data Network for Flights DerbySoft, an innovative global technology company dedicated to accelerating travel commerce, today announced that Spring Airlines, China’s largest and best performing low-cost carriers (LCC) in China, has joined DerbySoft’s Global Data Network (GDN) for Flights—a next-generation flight distribution model that transforms the traditional hub-and-spoke model into a true network of direct connections among all participants. #Spring #Airlines #Joins #DerbySofts #Global

Could a United—American Airlines merger really happen? It’s not impossible given a president who ‘loves big deals’ Answering five key questions about a blockbuster deal. #Could #UnitedAmerican #Airlines #merger #really

Darum stellt die Lufthansa den Betrieb der Regionalairline CityLine ein Hohe Kerosinpreise und die aktuellen Streiks sorgen für eine angespannte Lage bei der Lufthansa. Als Reaktion wird der Betrieb der Regionaltochter CityLine vorzeitig eingestellt. #Darum #stellt #die #Lufthansa #den

Wizz Air reports problems with jet fuel supply in Italy Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air said on Friday it had seen jet fuel shortages at Italian airports, following warnings about supplies around Europe. #Wizz #Air #reports #problems #with

Could the Iran war ground European air travel this summer? | DW News Nearly seven weeks after the start of the war on Iran, airlines are raising the alarm as jet fuel shortages start to bite. Already smallers cities are starting to feel the supply pinch. #Could #the #Iran #war #ground

Hunderte Flugausfälle - Lufthansa-Streiks gehen weiter Die Streiks bei der Lufthansa gehen weiter: Neben dem Kabinenpersonal legen heute auch wieder die Pilotinnen und Piloten der Airline die Arbeit nieder. Hunderte Flüge sind bereits ausgefallen. #Hunderte #Flugausfälle #Lufthansa #Streiks #gehen

Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strike, jet fuel prices Germany's biggest airline has been hit by back to back to back workers' strikes this week. Now its announced the closure of its regionally-focused subsidiary. #Germanys #Lufthansa #close #CityLine #unit

TLC Jet Partners with American Airlines to Bring Exclusive Rewards and Seamless Travel Flexibility TLC Jet, a leading private aviation charter provider renowned for providing the smartest way to fly private, today announced a partnership with American Airlines. This collaboration integrates American’s award-winning AAdvantage® program, enabling TLC Jet clients who are AAdvantage® members to earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points when flying private with TLC Jet. #TLC #Jet #Partners #with #American

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps—and he says it doesn’t mean he’s accomplished any less Despite taking a quick 20-minute nap on the floor, United Airlines CEO says he has “accomplished more” than anything else he could have done in that time. #United #Airlines #CEO #Scott #Kirby

Travel to and from Germany disrupted by back to back Lufthansa strikes Pilots at Lufthansa were already on a two-day strike when the company's cabin crew workers announced another two-strike to follow. Why is Germany's biggest airline seeing so many strikes, and where are travellers affected? #Travel #and #from #Germany #disrupted

United CEO has pitched possible combination with rival American A combination would create the largest airline on the planet. #United #CEO #has #pitched #possible

United Airlines Marks 35 Years of Flying from Heathrow United Airlines is marking a special milestone this month: 35 years of flying from Heathrow. Since the first flight took off in April 1991 from Washington D. #United #Airlines #Marks #Years #Flying

Alaska Airlines returns to the desert as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach Alaska Airlines is back in the desert as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach, returning center stage for one of the most anticipated cultural moments of the year. After a showstopping debut last year, featuring a can’t miss activation that pulled in thousands of festivalgoers, Alaska Airlines is raising the bar again with a bold, immersive experience designed exclusively for Coachella and Stagecoach. #Alaska #Airlines #returns #the #desert

WIZZ AIR JETS IN AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER FOR ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s leading airline, has been announced as the Official Airline Partner for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, bringing its reach and momentum to one of the most exciting new events in global sport. Taking place from 11–13 September in Budapest, the groundbreaking championship will see Wizz Air play a central role in powering transportation logistics – helping the world’s best athletes arrive ready to compete at the highest level. #WIZZ #AIR #JETS #OFFICIAL #AIRLINE

Delta’s CEO spent 15 years turning the airline into a premium brand. Now it commands 20% more per seat than rivals “Delta is not a low-cost airline,” Ed Bastian told Fortune’s Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell. #Deltas #CEO #spent #years #turning

Will travellers in Germany be affected by Europe's looming jet fuel crisis? Flights to and from Germany haven't been severely impacted by jet fuel supply issues yet, but that could change quickly if the war in the Middle East continues. We asked airlines what passengers can expect. #Will #travellers #Germany #affected #Europes

ONLINE Dallas Stars - Calgary Flames (Martin Pospíšil) / NHL Calgary Flames s Martinom Pospíšilom sa dnes v noci predstaví na ľade American Airlines Center proti domácemu Dallasu Stars. Podarí sa slovenskému útočníkovi zapísať sa do kanadského bodovania? #ONLINE #Dallas #Stars #Calgary #Flames

Lufthansa celebrates 100 years since its first flights in Berlin It is a special date for Lufthansa and a special day for all the employees who have shaped the airline with the crane logo: Exactly 100 years ago today - on April 6, 1926 - Lufthansa (at that time: “Luft Hansa”) took to the skies on its first flights. On that day, two aircraft took off from Berlin-Tempelhof Airport bound for Zurich and Cologne. #Lufthansa #celebrates #100 #years #since

Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs The average price for a gallon of jet fuel in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York reached $4.88 on Thursday, up from $2. #Checking #bag #United #Airlines #now

French easyJet staff call Easter strike Unions representing French staff at the budget airline easyJet have called a last-minute strike over the Easter weekend. #French #easyJet #staff #call #Easter

Europe’s airports thirst for jet fuel – POLITICO Even before the war in the Middle East, airlines had signaled the bloc was facing a structural kerosene deficit, due in part to sanctions on Russian oil and declining European refining capacity. European jet fuel production relies on crude imports, mainly from the Middle East. “Europe has long been a net importer of jet fuel, with imports accounting for roughly 30 percent of regional demand,” the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airline lobby warned last year. ... #Europes #airports #thirst #for #jet

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience Alaska Airlines today announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier and Seattle’s new leader in international travel — one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide destinations through the oneworld alliance. #Alaska #Airlines #unveils #its #first

Etihad Airways Launches First Service to Charlotte with State-of-the-Art A350 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun scheduled operations to North Carolina, with its inaugural flight arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) earlier this month, operated by the airline’s modern Airbus A350-1000.  The new service connects the Charlotte region and communities throughout North Carolina and the broader Southeast to Etihad’s global network, supporting both passenger and freight connectivity and providing access to key destinations across India and Asia. #Etihad #Airways #Launches #First #Service

Maldivian Celebrates 18 Years of Operations to India Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, proudly marked 18 years of operations to India with a special commemorative event celebrating the airline’s longstanding presence in one of its most strategically important markets. For nearly two decades, India operations have remained a key pillar of Maldivian’s regional connectivity and growth. #Maldivian #Celebrates #Years #Operations #India

European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.” #European #airports #record #longer #waits

SriLankan Airlines Records Revenue Increase with AI and ML-Powered Revenue Management System SriLankan Airlines has recorded a revenue increase following the implementation of a next-generation, AI and Machine-Learning (ML) powered Origin and Destination (O&D) revenue management platform. The system enables dynamic pricing and smarter inventory optimisation, while delivering a superior passenger experience across all sales channels through real-time seat availability and predictive analytics. #SriLankan #Airlines #Records #Revenue #Increase

European airlines hold off jet fuel hedging in Iran war gamble Traders expect prices to fall later this year, giving carriers hope they can lock in lower rates by being patient #European #airlines #hold #off #jet

Airlines are preparing for the worst as Iran war enters its fourth week. But demand is still strong, and travelers are willing to pay higher fares Despite threats to the global jet fuel supply, airline demand is high as ever. Expect that to hit your wallet soon. #Airlines #are #preparing #for #the

FAA Is Investigating if Another Jet’s Issue Distracted LaGuardia Air Traffic Controller Two controllers were said to be working at LaGuardia Airport’s control center at the time of the crash that killed two pilots, and one had been dealing with an odor on a United Airlines plane. #FAA #Investigating #Another #Jets #Issue

airBaltic becomes first Starlink-connected airline to implement AirMall by InterLnkd Latvian airline airBaltic has partnered with InterLnkd to integrate AirMall into its Skynet onboard Wi-Fi portal, becoming the first Starlink-connected airline to launch a global, dynamic inflight shopping mall experience for its passengers. AirMall by InterLnkd turns the carrier’s Wi-Fi portal into an airline-branded retail channel on passengers’ own devices, connecting travellers to 20,000+ brands in the air with zero onboard stock or crew involvement. #airBaltic #becomes #first #Starlink #connected

Airline industry hit by biggest crisis since pandemic Middle East war has unleashed severe disruption for the aviation sector #Airline #industry #hit #biggest #crisis

What you need to know as European airlines cancel hundreds of flights Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and soaring jet fuel prices, European airlines have cancelled hundreds of flights this spring. The impact on flight services could last for months. #What #you #need #know #European