Icelandair is hoping that new aircraft technologies, such as re-engining and electric aircraft, will enable it to achieve zero-carbon domestic flights by the end of this decade.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has now renegotiated the leases on 43 aircraft in its fleet as it works to cut costs under its restructuring plan.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) granted Canada Jetlines’ application to fly scheduled and charter flights between the U.S. and Canada, clearing a hurdle for the Canadian ULCC to add transborder services. 

More than 80% of airline passengers still are not offsetting their carbon emissions, according to the latest IATA Global Passenger Survey. 

Pilots at United Airlines have rejected a tentative collective bargaining agreement, marking the latest upheaval in contract negotiations at U.S. major airlines. 

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional carrier, returned to profitability for the latest financial year, with the prospect of being under new owners by the time the next annual results are published.

Irish regional newcomer Emerald Airlines is looking to grow to a fleet of around 20 aircraft by summer 2024 and set up its own ramp-handling and catering units in a bid to minimize the risk of operational disruption.

The predictions of mass consolidation largely have failed to materialize. But as airlines have returned to something approaching normality, there could be more mergers-and-acquisitions activity on the horizon.