‘Battered’ by operational woes, Malaysia Airlines parent ready to move on
Launching a new route amid a well-publicised series of operational snags might seem like an odd juxtaposition, but to Malaysia Aviation Group chief executive Izham Ismail it was the perfect opportunity to “clear the air” and show the airline’s commitment to safe operations.
Q2 2024 global performance report for benchmark airlines
The global airline industry saw its profitability weaken year on year during the second quarter of 2024, as carriers grappled with moderating yields and rising capacity.
Loyalty programmes of major US carriers under DOT microscope
The credit card rewards programmes of major US airlines are under investigation by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for potentially misleading practices and policies.
Week 37 2024: European airlines position for next round of consolidation moves
Attention in Europe is again turning towards consolidation, with the mergers and acquisition merry-go-round likely to crank up a gear in the coming weeks.
Airline news digest: 31 August to 6 September
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
Q2 2024 performance report for benchmark Asia-Pacific airlines
Full second-quarter 2024 earnings from Airline Business’s benchmark carriers in the Asia-Pacific region show profitability dropping year on year, in contrast to the region’s first-quarter performance
Airline Strategy Awards winning stories: Air Astana chief executive Peter Foster
In the ninth and last of our winning stories from 2024’s Airline Strategy Awards, Air Astana chief executive Peter Foster received the Airline Business Award
Q2 2024 performance report for benchmark European airlines
Full second-quarter 2024 data from Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in Europe shows the region’s carriers comfortably in profit at an aggregate level, albeit operating and net profits both fell by more than $1.3 billion year on year
Airline Strategy Awards winning stories: VivaAerobus chief executive Juan Carlos Zuazua
In the eighth of our winning stories from 2024’s Airline Strategy Awards, VivaAerobus chief executive Juan Carlos Zuazua was recognised in the Executive Leadership: Latin America & Caribbean category
China’s top carriers again flag international uncertainty and competitive pressures
Some of China’s biggest carriers have again warned of uncertainty surrounding the international travel recovery to and from their home country, alongside potential overcapacity in domestic markets, as they outlined their performances over the first six months of 2024.
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