Welcome to today’s (October 2, 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
Iran attack on Israel sparks flight diversion chaos as Air France passengers endure eight-hour trip to nowhere. (The Independent)
Flights delayed or cancelled as Middle East conflict disrupts aviation. (Reuters)
Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines incorporate the first A220-300 into the fleet. (Travel Daily News)
Ethiopian Airlines plans flights to Australia. (APA News)
Asia
Cebu Pacific orders 70 Airbus A321neos. (ukaviation.news)
Qatar Airways will launch a new service linking Toronto Pearson International Airport to its Doha hub. (Travel Mole)
Pakistan has delayed the auction for its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, to October 31. (WION)
Philippine Airlines teases new business class. (Executive Traveller)
China Southern Airlines has marked last week’s launch of its Guangzhou – Belgrade service with an event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belgrade. (EX-YU Aviation)
Europe
Spain’s Air Europa may see €80m capital injection – report. (ch-aviation)
Latin America
LATAM with improved performance results looking to refinance debts. (Merco Press)
North America/Caribbean
Delta signs a codeshare agreement with Saudia. (Delta Air Lines)
Frontier Airlines to launch 22 new routes in December, including first to Colorado’s Vail. (The Points Guy)
Caribbean Airlines expands its network with new flights to Martinique, Guadeloupe. (WIC News)
Breeze Airways is set to launch 4 new Florida routes this winter. (The Points Guy)
Oceania
A350 to become Qantas’ new flagship. (Executive Traveller)
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