Welcome to today’s (October 1, 2024) Daily Airline News Roundup, where we bring you the key headlines and industry developments from the world of commercial aviation.
All the headlines we’ve gathered are from the past 24 hours, offering you a comprehensive summary of the latest news in one place.
Please note that some of the links provided will direct you to third-party websites. These sites are not under our control and are not part of Airline Facts. That being said, let’s get into the news.
General Airline News
European airlines extend flight suspensions to Israel. (news.az)
Safety and security must remain at the top of aviation’s agenda, says IATA leader. (Aerospace Global News)
Paralysed BBC journalist Frank Gardner forced to ‘crawl along floor’ to use plane’s toilet. The incident took place on a LOT Polish Airlines flight. (Sky News)
Africa
Uganda Airlines: We are targeting 20 routes by year-end. (Monitor)
Asia
Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia. (Airline Geeks)
Sale of SriLankan Airlines hangs in balance – report. (ch-aviation)
Air India Express, AIX Connect complete merger. (Flight Global)
Europe
Lufthansa CEO aims to revive ‘problem child’ airline by 2026. (Reuters)
Pegasus Airlines is rolling out AI-enabled cabin announcements across its fleet. (ukaviation.news)
Swiss and Helvetic extend wet-lease deal for further five years. (Flight Global)
LOT Polish Airlines to lease four Boeing 737 MAX 8 to accelerate expansion plans. (Aerotime)
Croatia Airlines plans to introduce more long-distance destinations, rather than operate long-haul flights with its incoming A220 fleet, the carrier’s Chief Commercial Officer, Slaven Žabo said. (EX-YU Aviation)
Latin America
Avianca teams up with Miami Dolphins’ Jevon Holland. (Travel Daily News)
North America/Caribbean
Alaska Airlines inaugurates service on five new routes. (Alaska Airlines)
Spirit Airlines is turning the skies pink this October with the debut of its special-edition uniform collection in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (PR Newswire)
American Airlines has pledged 10 million AAdvantage miles to Airlink, a nonprofit organization that is currently helping emergency personnel reach areas of distress to help those in crisis following Hurricane Helene. (Simple Flying)
Oceania
Qantas to launch Melbourne & Brisbane flights to Tokyo Haneda; change Sydney service. (Karryon)
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