Mind the Gap: SAF Inclusion in Flight Emissions Data

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a key differentiator among airlines in reducing per-passenger flight emissions. As the aviation sector accelerates its decarbonization efforts, the extent to which each airline uses SAF should determine the environmental performance of its flights, rather than relying on a blanket percentage applied uniformly based on mandated SAF delivery […]

WestJet secures its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing

WestJet today announced an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 60 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft, with options for an additional 25. The order also includes seven 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft with options for four more as the company advances its growth strategy to build a stronger, resilient low-cost airline that provides Canadians with more […]

American Airlines receives 1,000th mainline aircraft

As American prepares to hit the century mark, the airline has reached a milestone, receiving its 1,000th mainline aircraft. The premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft with American’s recently launched Flagship Suite® seats arrived at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on Aug. 29. “We are excited to grow our fleet, adding even more aircraft that offer […]

The Lufthansa Group advances NDC in partnership with Singapore Airlines

With New Distribution Capability (NDC) remaining central to its global 2025 distribution strategy, the Lufthansa Group continues its leadership in modern airline retailing. Recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as having the most advanced API in the industry, the Lufthansa Group is now expanding its connectivity and content offerings through direct and NDC […]

Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.0% compared to July 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 85.5% (-0.4 ppt compared to July […]

Southwest Sets Sights on St. Maarten and Begins New Relationship with EVA Air

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) extended its flight schedule with more routes to new places offering inspiration to book travel through June 3, 2026. It also introduced a new international partnership with EVA Air that’s on sale now and shared a third new destination for 2026, St. Maarten in the Caribbean. One Island, Two Heartbeats […]

Eurowings launches sale of Premium BIZ seat

The countdown has started: Eurowings customers can now book the new Premium BIZ seat – the seat upgrade for everyone who values more space, privacy, and service when traveling. The Premium BIZ seat will make its debut on 22 November 2025, on the nonstop route from Berlin to Dubai. The starting price is €399.99 per […]

Brazil lifts Aerolíneas Argentinas ban on opening new routes

Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery) announced that Brazil’s civil aviation authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) had decided to lift an administrative sanction that restricted the carrier from adding new routes and frequencies from September 2025 onwards. The airline said in a statement that the infractions were «purely documentary in nature», […]