5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (566+ words) Southwest is continuing to overhaul its operations and will formally enter the airport lounge market in late 2027. For the U.S. carrier overhauling how it’s perceived, what it offers customers, and its position within the industry, the shift toward airport lounges cements…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (812+ words) Airfare prices worldwide are at their highest levels in recent years, with no signs they’ll come down any time soon. Air travellers are feeling the strain of higher airfares more than ever, as global conflicts are driving up jet fuel…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (573+ words) United Airlines has said its newest aircraft type, the Airbus A321XLR, has been experiencing teething issues, prompting a more conservative launch. The aircraft, purchased to be central to the future transatlantic network and to replace Boeing 757s in thinner markets, has faced…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (743+ words) United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby has reaffirmed his stance that a possible transformative merger with a fellow U.S. carrier could happen if conditions are right. The openness to consolidation follows two reported approaches by United executives over the last 12 months…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (461+ words) Emirates has brought forward the debut of its Airbus A350-900 to Kuala Lumpur, with the aircraft set to begin serving the city from 1 September 2026. The Dubai-based carrier’s change comes three months earlier than expected, with the jet replacing a higher-capacity Boeing…...