Welcome to today’s (September 16, 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
Airline stocks poised for a strong second half in 2024 (Forbes)
SITA responds to threats with enhanced cybersecurity solution for airlines and airports (Aviation Business News)
Qatar Airways ties down UCL in 6-year, €500m deal (Sport Business)
Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise (Stratnews Global)
Amadeus and IndiGo join forces to elevate airline retailing with advanced NDC solutions (Travel and Tour World)
Africa
Uganda Airlines begins direct flights from Abuja (Punch)
Asia
Qatar Airways increases Amsterdam flights to meet winter travel demand (Aviation24.be)
Etihad Airways to add frequencies on European routes (BTN Europe)
Explore Japan for free? Japan Airlines offers free domestic flights to foreign travelers (USA Today Travel)
Malaysia Airlines confirms A330neo debut for late 4Q24 (ch-aviation)
Air Astana launches new services to Middle East (Airline Ratings)
Europe
Brussels Airlines to add more A330s to strengthen Africa ops (ch-aviation)
British Airways to fly Pittsburgh daily (Travel Mole)
AirBaltic looks to double its fleet by 2030 (Travel and Tour World)
Finnair launches low-fares to Lapland (ARGS)
North America
Delta named Official Airline Partner of Birmingham City Football Club (Delta)
American adds new Mexican airport to route map (Airline Geeks)
Oceania
Jetstar adds Gold Coast Airbus A320 connections to New Zealand (Simple Flying)
South America
LATAM to fit 24 Dreamliner aircraft with business class suites (Business Traveller)
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