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Airline News Digest: 5-11 July 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
Norwegian marks ‘special day’ as it emerges from restructuring with dividend promise
Norwegian’s improved second-quarter financial performance was strong enough to be the headline story from the earnings call that took place on 11 July – but it wanted to celebrate something else first.
Delta’s tone shifts as Bastian touts stable demand and ‘solid’ US economy
Fears of a dramatic, tariff-related drop-off in demand for air travel have largely subsided, with the summer season humming along and at least one major US carrier taking a notably different tone.
‘Simplification’, better utilisation key as HK Express seeks ‘focused’ growth
HK Express will continue to pursue a strategy of “simplification” as it continues to grow its operations despite ongoing supply chain issues.
Profitable Jet2 satisfied with summer trading as it adapts to later bookings
UK leisure carrier Jet2 is trading in line with guidance for the peak summer period amid a continued trend for late bookings among its customers.
Jettison of Sunseeker Resort shows Allegiant’s focus is back on airline operations
Allegiant Travel Company’s ill-fated decision to build its own resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, has finally run its course.
AirAsia reiterates global ambitions – with a one-stop twist
More than 20 years since it started operations, AirAsia is looking to return to how it all began – a fleet of narrowbody aircraft – but with an eye on global growth.
Airline news digest: 28 June - 4 July 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
Interviews
How Pieter Elbers is pressing ahead with IndiGo’s bold global ambitions
Nearly three years after taking the helm of IndiGo, airline chief Elbers is now overseeing its largest expansion to date, with a massive orderbook and lofty international expansion plans.
Avianca chief Pedreira touts revamped cost structure amid network expansion
With Colombian carrier Avianca recently stepping up flights to the USA, the airline’s new cost structure is acting as an ”enabler” that has opened new possibilities across its network.
‘It’s game on’: Air New Zealand looks to turn corner on fleet woes
As it works through fleet challenges, Air New Zealand has optimism that growth is on the horizon, with new aircraft to be delivered, and network growth in the longer term.
KLM chief on crucial labour agreements, Schiphol and A350 plans
KLM is making progress in its wide-ranging efforts to reduce cost levels and improve productivity, following an emergence from Covid-19 that has been marked by a number of challenges at the SkyTeam carrier, including weaker financial returns.
From founding pilot to interim CEO: Pauls Calitis on his Air Baltic priorities
Having stepped up to lead Air Baltic on an interim basis following Martin Gauss’s sudden departure, the chief operating officer is clear-minded on where the business is heading
Opinion
Is this the smartest tool airlines are not using?
Post-booking flexibility can offer a largely untapped solution to managing through the capacity shortfall, writes Volantio chief executive Azim Barodawala
Airlines must deal with the real world
Recent events show the speed with which things can change in the sector – and the risks of over-optimism, writes CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry
Busting the airline demand management myths
Sustainability policies that do not reflect the reality of growth trends worldwide risk ‘carbon colonialism’, writes SimpliFlying’s Shashank Nigam
The pressing airline challenges in 2025
As airlines face operational and strategic issues, some leadership teams appear to have short memories, writes CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry
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