Global airlines are facing significant shifts in the European aviation sector as geopolitical tensions reshape flight paths and market dynamics. Chinese carriers have seized a dominant 74 per cent market share on China-Europe routes, up from 60 per cent in 2019, amid ongoing airspace restrictions. The Russian airspace closure has forced European airlines to take
Air New Zealand has launched a new Christmas campaign highlighting how its crew brings festive magic to passengers who would otherwise miss December 25 due to international time differences. The airline’s “Let the Magic Find You This Christmas” campaign features cabin crew creating an onboard Christmas celebration for a young passenger traveling to New Zealand
Philippine airline Cebu Pacific made history as the first company from the Philippines to project a promotional display on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, showcasing the country’s tourist destinations for 2025. The “Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines” show featured iconic locations including Boracay, Palawan and Cebu beaches, along with landmarks like Mayon Volcano and the
Singapore Airlines Group carried 3.3 million passengers in October 2024, up 7% from last year, as passenger capacity rose 9.2% across its network. The group’s overall passenger load factor declined slightly to 86% from 87.4% a year earlier, with main carrier Singapore Airlines achieving 86.1% and budget subsidiary Scoot recording 85.4%. Cargo performance strengthened significantly,
American Airlines expects to carry nearly 8.3 million passengers across more than 77,000 flights during the Thanksgiving period from November 21 to December 3. The airline projects passenger numbers will exceed last year’s figures by more than 500,000, with December 1 and 2 set to be the busiest travel days. American Airlines Chief Operating Officer
Singapore Airlines will be the only airline globally to serve Cristal 2015 champagne in its premium cabins from December 1, 2024, following an exclusive agreement with Louis Roederer. The premium champagne will initially be offered on flights between Singapore and eight major destinations including London, Los Angeles and Sydney. Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Customer
