Air Transport World

In a major first-of-its-kind industry initiative, United Airlines has launched an alliance it calls Eco-Skies that brings together nearly a dozen

Some US carriers have seen their loyalty programs in a new light—as collateral to raise billions in loans. United Airlines started it off in June 2020

Airlines are looking to fly more point-to-point long-haul routes with smaller, more efficient aircraft.

Florida-based ultra-LCC Spirit Airlines has resumed its growth track and expects to be one of the first US carriers to return to profitability if

Africa’s opportunity lies with aviation liberalization.

Counterintuitive as it may seem with airlines downsizing and furloughing crews, a pilot shortage problem may re-emerge sooner than most think

This webinar took place May 25, 2021. As a former Boeing 737 Captain and CEO at Aer Lingus, British Airways and International Airlines Group, few can

The hijacking of a commercial airliner in any circumstances is a disturbing and criminal act. For such action to be organized and authorized by a state government is truly shocking.

There’s new thinking about aviation carbon reduction.

It’s a sign that the air transport industry is returning to some kind of normal when US lawmakers and union leaders are once again joining hands to

Korean Air is charting a path to a bigger, stronger, more international future.

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) is trialing two pilot programs to test virtual queuing as a solution for crowded general screening lines, as well as touchless airline check-in and baggage drop-off kiosks.

Some airline distribution technologies are best found outside the industry.

NDC adoption could get fresh momentum as travel demand picks up.

It has taken far too long, but the political will to greatly increase the availability, affordability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is

Jens Bischof joined Eurowings as CEO in March 2020 after being CEO at Turkish-German leisure carrier SunExpress. His appointment marked a return to

High stakes and big choices will shape business travel recovery.

The race for alternative aviation fuels speeds up.

Saudi Arabia plans an airport that will rely totally on renewable power.

A Middle East SAF project yields food-producing side benefits.

This webinar took place April 22, 2021. Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative

The outlook for summer 2021 may be looking brighter than was the case in summer 2020, but questions remain over how long COVID-19 safety precautions will linger for airline passengers.

The airline industry is keeping and, in some instances, raising its commitments to the environment through technologies, sustainable aviation fuels and improved operations and infrastructure.

Ask the Editors: Flight crews favor vaccination, but requirements depend on airline policies and local laws, which are changing quickly.

“You can maybe fly internationally from May 17. We’ll tell you where in early May. And it might be very expensive.” This paraphrases the latest message from the UK government to airlines and passengers.