British Airways has reopened its Seattle lounge following an extensive refurbishment, marking the latest milestone in the airline’s worldwide lounge enhancement program. The newly renovated Seattle facility coincides with the airline’s 45-year flying history to the Emerald City and joins recently refreshed lounges in Singapore, Lagos, Washington and London Gatwick. The Seattle lounge has been
Etihad Airways has announced its third consecutive year of profitability with a record AED 1.7 billion (US$476 million) profit after tax for 2024. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier reported its annual profit has more than tripled compared to the previous financial year. Passenger numbers increased by 32 per cent year-on-year, rising from 14 million to 18.5
British Airways has announced it will acquire Boeing’s hangar facility and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business at Gatwick Airport. The move aims to secure jobs at the site while expanding the airline’s presence at the key airport. Under the agreement, the airline will create a new wholly-owned engineering subsidiary called British Airways Engineering Gatwick
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group carried a record 3.6 million passengers in December 2024, marking a 7.1 per cent increase compared to the previous year. The airline group’s overall passenger capacity rose by 7.1 per cent, while passenger traffic increased by 6.0 per cent. SIA recorded a passenger load factor (PLF) of 88.4 per cent, while
Delta Air Lines has posted record quarterly revenue and operating profit for the December quarter of 2024, driven by strong travel demand and operational performance. The airline reported operating revenue of $15.6 billion and operating income of $1.7 billion for the quarter, achieving an operating margin of 11 per cent. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said
Qatar Airways will resume services to Malta with four weekly flights from July 2025, marking its return to the Mediterranean destination. The route expansion will take Qatar Airways’ European network to nearly 50 destinations, with flights operating from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Malta International Airport. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer
