air transport

Unsurprisingly, some, like the International Air Transport Association (IATA), say they are "deeply frustrated" by the proposed revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS). Others, such as Ourania Georgoutsakou, CEO of Airlines for Europe (A4E), declare themselves dissatisfied with a reform that "does not fully succeed" in…

A newcomer to ASEAN and rich with ambition, Timor-Leste took a new step in its tourism development strategy on May 20th. The country officially launched construction work on its future International Congress Centre in Dili, the capital, in the presence of its prime minister – the very same one who had led the…

With the resumption of hostilities in the Persian Gulf, including new attacks by Iran on its Arab neighbours, several Western governments are maintaining very cautious travel advice for the Middle East – or even strengthening it. Australian, Canadian, American, British and German authorities consider the security situation to remain extremely volatile, with a…

Thai Airways is continuing its push into Europe, particularly targeting Skyteam alliance hubs. The airline has just launched a new route between Amsterdam and Bangkok. Since July 1st, an Airbus A350-900 in the airline's livery has once again been taking off from the Dutch metropolis after a 28-year absence. The aircraft, equipped…

Nearly a quarter of a century after Concorde's final commercial flight, the United States is reaching a major milestone towards the return of supersonic air travel. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced new regulations intended to eventually permit civil supersonic flights over the continental United States. The current ban in effect in the…

Air Austral has just unveiled its MyCapricorne 2.0 loyalty programme. Launched on 1st July, it offers simpler and more lucrative operation for its users. The new rules also apply to flights from the regional subsidiary Ewa Air, in Mayotte. From now on, every euro spent will generate points, far beyond just the purchase price…

French air traffic control has long been the subject of criticism. Eurocontrol, which manages European airspace, reports that in 2025, French air traffic control alone accounted for 36% of all flight delays in Europe. This is nearly two and a half times more than Germany (14%) and Spain (13%).…

A dozen years after removing a Premium Economy class called "Comfort Class" from its offering, Turkish Airlines is succumbing to the general trend and is expected to launch this intermediate class in early 2028. Unveiled by the online site Skift, the news is now confirmed by the new CEO of Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Olmuştur. In an exclusive interview…

Nine years late, but we're finally getting there! Announced almost nine years ago, Qantas's "Project Sunrise," aiming to connect Australia non-stop to New York and London, has indeed faced numerous setbacks. Initially considered at the beginning of the decade, then scheduled for the first half of the year…

The first tangible outcome of the partnership between Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines: the launch of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. These new joint fare offerings build on the existing codeshare partnership between the two airlines, enabling Malaysia Airlines and SIA to…

100 years in the air, 100 destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. This is what American Airlines is communicating, to mark its centenary. The American giant is indeed strengthening its network in Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching the symbolic milestone of 100 destinations with its winter schedule. The two new routes…

Royal Air Maroc has just announced the resumption of its flights to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The highly anticipated decision demonstrates a return to a degree of normality for links with the Persian Gulf. In parallel, RAM has resumed all its suspended routes between May and June – with the exception of a single segment…

The prospect of a future peace agreement between Iran and the United States, through the signing of a protocol for discussions scheduled for the weekend in Switzerland, appears to pave the way for a cessation of fighting in the Gulf and allow the opening of the famous Strait of Hormuz. This was all that was needed to send prices plummeting…

The airline is continuing its expansion on the French Riviera by announcing the extension of its direct route between Nice and New York-Newark for the 2026–2027 winter season. This will be a first for the airline, which operates a 100-seat business class cabin, and is in response to strong demand, particularly from the United States. The airline states…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has, as is traditional for several years, reviewed the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). What once seemed to hold all the industry's hopes has, over the years, become something of an industry "pet project", in the absence of...

On the occasion of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting, held in Rio de Janeiro, Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced its forthcoming entry into the oneworld global airline alliance. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding marks a major milestone for the Philippines' flag carrier, which will become the 16th...

The 2026 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting has just concluded in Rio de Janeiro. With an easily predictable finding: the Gulf War between the United States, Israel, and Iran will have economic consequences on the financial results of airlines more than on their operations. IATA has heavily revised its…

Following Air France-KLM, Air Austral is now offering its passengers complete flexibility on all tickets purchased for destinations operated by the Reunion-based airline. It was indeed difficult for Air Austral not to align with Air France's offer, given the competition between the two carriers on...

Travellers departing from the Caribbean islands now benefit from a smoother connection to France. Indeed, since June 1st, Air Caraïbes and the regional carrier LIAT have implemented an interline agreement allowing for the booking of a full itinerary to Paris-Orly with a single ticket. This new cooperation puts an end to a...

With a net increase of 1.1% in the total number of routes (both within Europe and to the rest of the world), the figure reported by IATA is below the average annual growth rate of 1.5% observed over the last decade. “The growth in airlines’ route networks…”