TAP privatization with Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, Civitatis in ChatGPT and Claude, and AI distribution
Read → Portugal negotiates TAP sale with two airline giants while Civitatis leads AI distribution.
Volotea, Hyatt, Bless Collection, funding and expansion
Read → Volotea seeks funding to avoid dissolution, Hyatt and Bless Collection present new initiatives.
Air India fires commander who flew under influence
Read → The pilot allegedly caused a sudden altitude loss that injured 20. The airline responded with immediate dismissal.
Emirates pushes Premium Economy up as Business gets sliced up
Read → Airlines can't rely on passenger growth alone. Emirates redesigns its offer to fish for the traveler who spends more.
JetBlue Unveils New Domestic First Class Seats
Read → The airline aims to turn around its losing trend with this upgrade.
New York crash: Air Canada fires two after La Guardia collision
Read → The Air Canada crash at La Guardia ends with two firings, as reported by Preferente. What happened and what it means for aviation safety.
Airlines face a decade of fleet crisis amid aircraft shortage
Read → IATA estimates a 5,284 aircraft deficit from the pre-pandemic trend. Delivery delays since 2018 cap growth and lift fares. Is it time to extend the life of older planes?
Nepal publishes list of 600 missing tourists, three Spaniards included
Read → Nepal's government has released a list of over 600 tourists reported missing or out of contact. Three are Spanish. A wake-up call for remote travel and safety.
EasyJet leaves Leeds Bradford in 2027, cutting Spain flights
Read → EasyJet leaves Leeds Bradford in January 2027, dropping routes to Barcelona, Málaga and Palma. Jet2 and Ryanair remain.
IATA puts a price on denied boarding
Read → Denied boarding over passports or visas has a hidden cost that IATA has now quantified. And it's not just the ticket.