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Why settle for just the airfare when you can own the whole holiday?

The centenary deadline may have slipped, but Şeker's broader point is that Turkish Airlines is now big enough that the number of aircraft it operates matters less than what it does with them.

Airlines always find something to complain about. At last week's IATA annual gathering in Rio, fuel costs weren't the only sore spot — some of the loudest frustrations were aimed at companies making engines and other vital parts. In this week's feature story, we unpack the key AGM themes and biggest talking points, and ask what they mean for the industry's outlook.

As one of the largest travel markets continues to shrink due to political tensions, Canadian carriers told Skift that U.S. travel is still producing healthy margins.

Ordering more widebodies would allow American to invest in more international growth — a key market that has fueled the profits of chief rivals Delta and United.

Airlines across the world have been cutting capacity and raising airfares to keep up with higher fuel costs. But even as travel is becoming more expensive, consumers still want to spend.

Each Gulf hub airport converts sovereign wealth into a different theory of national relevance. Saudi Arabia is about to test whether aviation can convert something heavier — national ambition itself — into a destination economy.

Strong summer demand and weakened rivals are buying Cathay room to absorb the fuel spike – the test is whether that cover holds once the peak fades.

Willie Walsh has acknowledged that the industry's flagship climate target may need to move, but a revised timeline will only mean something if it comes with binding commitments, not another round of aspirational pledges.

Alaska is doing away with earning points on basic economy seats, but it thinks the installation of Starlink across its fleet will funnel more customer loyalty.