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Airline Weekly

KLM CEO Rebukes Dutch Proposal to Tax Transit Passengers at Schiphol

First the Dutch government cut flights at Schiphol. Now it wants to tax transit passengers. What more does KLM face?

33 mins ago

Airlines

Business Cabin Revenues Exceed Pre-Pandemic Highs

Outpacing recovery in economy cabin, business cabin revenues have surpassed pre-pandemic highs despite the slow return of business travelers globally.

Ashab Rizvi | 3 hours ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Emirates Launches Inflight Meal Pre-Order Service Across Europe

Emirates has expanded its inflight meal pre-order initiative across Europe, following the successful launch of the initiative on London to Dubair routes and the positive feedback received from passengers. The inflight pre-ordering service is available to Business Class passengers, and allows them to reserve their main course up to 24 hours prior to their departure…

Adam Stacey | 20 hours ago

Airline Weekly

TUI Bullish on European Leisure Travel this Winter

It's looking like another good winter for Europe's leisure airlines.

1 day ago

Airlines

Ryanair Says French Push for Minimum Pricing on Flights Is Politically impossible

European authorities will seemingly have to find way other ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the airline industry. It's incredibly unlikely much of the European Union will support France's push for minimum pricing on flights.

Reuters | 1 day ago

Airline Weekly

U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage

A U.S. government shutdown would "stop" air traffic controller hiring and training just as the FAA is beginning to address a staffing shortage, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned.

2 days ago

Airlines

Skift India Report: Cathay Pacific’s Plan to Profit From India’s Aviation Boom

As one of the airlines worst affected by the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is identifying significant growth opportunities as part of its post-Covid recovery phase.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 days ago

Airline Weekly

Why Are Airlines so Eager for a Piece of TAP Air Portugal?

TAP Air Portugal is seemingly the apple of every European airline group's eye these days. That's because the state-owned airline in the southwestern corner of Europe is about to come up for sale in what is set to be the next big airline consolidation story.

3 days ago

Airlines

France to Push For Minimum Price For Flights Across Europe

A minimum price for flights in Europe, if enacted, could help lead to a reduction in airlines' carbon emissions. But France's proposal faces an uphill climb to becoming a reality, especially with several destinations' tourism industries being dependent on low-cost flights.

Kate Abnett, Reuters | 3 days ago

Airlines

Skift India Report: Indigo, Air India to Address Pilot Fatigue With New Tech Tools

At a time when most Indian airlines and airport operators are eyeing growth and announcing expansion plans, the country’s pilots and cabin crew fraternity are still struggling to negotiate salaries and flight duty timings.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 days ago