Ryanair CEO Rules Out Fuel Surcharge Despite Rising Jet Fuel Prices, Warns Rivals Could Raise Fares by 20% European airlines are grappling with rising operating expenses. International Business Times · Sep 23
Air India staff suspended after passengers bypass immigration at Delhi airport Air India has suspended staff after three Italian passengers bypassed immigration at Delhi airport while connecting from Amritsar to Munich earlier this month. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said stronger checks have now been introduced after the passengers were wrongly directed to the international transfer area instead of completing immigration… The Economic Times · Sep 23
This airline was voted the best in the world at the Oscars of aviation Only one UK airline made it into the top 20 The Independent UK · Sep 21
All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America. Euronews · Sep 20
The world's 20 best airlines for 2026 have been announced – with only six in Europe There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East Euronews · Sep 18
Turkish Airlines drops Luanda as Angola's new airport struggles The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025. Euronews · Sep 14
Air India receives show-cause notice on immigration process lapses The civil aviation ministry issued a show cause notice to Air India. Three Italian passengers bypassed immigration at Delhi airport earlier this month. Home ministry officials will discuss this incident on Tuesday. Air India's 'Hub-and-Spoke' model was not applicable in this case. Passengers were issued boarding passes but did not… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Lufthansa Flew To Keep Slots: Airline ran 18,000 ‘unnecessary’ flights; EU slot rules still pushed near-empty planes Lufthansa set ambitious plans for thousands of flights in winter 2021-22, driven by airport slot regulations. However, the travel sector faced weak demand and worries over the Omicron variant. Typically, airlines need to fill eighty percent of their slots to maintain historic rights, but European regulators have temporarily eased this… The Times of India · Sep 12
Ryanair chief’s ‘rapists’ comments inappropriate, Irish deputy premier says Michael O’Leary made the comment ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin on Thursday. Evening Standard · Sep 10
Ryanair boss must ‘rectify’ his ‘inappropriate’ rapists remark, Irish deputy premier says Michael O’Leary has been heavily criticised by politicians and victims’ campaigners in Ireland and the UK The Independent UK · Sep 10
Ryanair boss slammed after comparing other airlines to rapists RYANAIR boss Michael O’Leary has been accused of “trivialising” rape after comparing other airlines to rapists. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10
Ryanair boss accused of ‘trivialising’ rape Michael O’Leary said said it is ‘absolutely’ appropriate to compare other airlines to ‘rapists’. Evening Standard · Sep 10
Ryanair boss accused of ‘trivialising’ rape in bizarre rant about other airlines Michael O’Leary made the remarks ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin The Independent UK · Sep 10
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary compares other airlines to ‘rapists’ in shocking rant about fares Michael O’Leary then said it was ‘absolutely’ appropriate to use such language Evening Standard · Sep 10
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Ryanair boss compares other airlines to ‘rapists’ Michael O’Leary then said it was ‘absolutely’ appropriate to use such language.
Euronews · Sep 9 Privacy screens and sculpted headrests: What's new in premium economy? Premium economy is getting an upgrade as airlines make flying more private, comfortable and luxurious – just without the hefty business class price tag.
Euronews · Sep 4 TAP privatisation: Portuguese government opens talks with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa The deal, which could be finalised soon, involves selling up to 49.9% of TAP's share capital, with 5% of the stake reserved for employees.
Euronews · Sep 1 The death of Germany's richest man creates one of Europe's biggest foundations Klaus-Michael Kühne had no children and lived in a Swiss canton with zero inheritance tax. When he died, his €42.2bn fortune passed tax-free into a decades-old charity, instantly making it one of the wealthiest foundations in Europe.
Reason · Aug 31 Anti-SLAPP Law Doesn't Apply to Foreign Speech by Foreigners The case is a decision by Judge Susan Illston (N.D. Cal.) Friday in Doe v. Deutsche Lufthansa AG (see also… The post Anti-SLAPP Law Doesn't Apply to Foreign Speech by Foreigners appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason · Aug 31 Lawsuit Over Outing of Gay Saudi Residents by Lufthansa in Saudi Arabia Can Proceed [1.] First, the facts from an earlier decision in Doe v. Deutsche Lufthansa AG: John Doe and Robert Roe are… The post Lawsuit Over Outing of Gay Saudi Residents by Lufthansa in Saudi Arabia Can Proceed appeared first on Reason.com.
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Lufthansa launches high-speed in-flight internet powered by Starlink Lufthansa has activated Starlink-powered high-speed Wi-Fi on its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. This new service offers free internet connectivity for passengers on selected flights. The airline plans to equip approximately 850 aircraft with this technology by 2029. Passengers can access the Wi-Fi using their loyalty program membership or Travel ID.…
Euronews · Aug 18 These are the world’s best airlines according to flyers – and Asian carriers dominate the rankings The preferred airlines in Europe were named as British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.
The Economic Times · Aug 11 Lufthansa, German pilots' union agree process to resolve labour disputes Lufthansa and German pilots' union have agreed a framework for arbitration and mediation. This agreement aims to resolve long-running labor disputes and reduce strike risks. The framework covers Lufthansa's core airline, cargo, CityLine, and Eurowings operations. Mediation will also address broader issues in carrier and union relations. This accord follows…
The Economic Times · Aug 4 Global Market: European shares edge higher as earnings offset Middle East concerns; Lufthansa, Zalando slide European shares saw modest gains as investors reviewed corporate earnings reports. Energy stocks edged higher while oil prices rebounded from recent declines. Travel and leisure shares slipped as higher fuel costs posed concerns. Lufthansa and Zalando shares fell significantly after their earnings updates. Bayer shares rose after reporting a surprise…
Euronews · Jul 29 Portugal: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit binding bids to buy TAP The government is now expected to receive the report within 30 days and may ask investors to submit an improved final bid.