Welcome to today’s (September 26, 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
Strikes and airport closures to cause travel disruption for airline passengers in October. A range of issues are set to cause disruption, including a national strike in Belgium and the temporary closure of Singapore Changi Airport. (The Independent)
Hurricane Helene prompts mass travel changes from airlines, cruises. (ABC News)
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to hurricane Helene. (Reuters)
Denmark will begin collecting a per-passenger air travel tax next year. (AIN Online)
Another pair of Airbus A380 superjumbos that had been in long-term storage in Spain since the pandemic have left the country. The A380s belonged to Etihad Airways and Lufthansa respectively. (Aerotime)
Africa
Uganda Airlines expands in Zimbabwe with AirlinePros International leading as its new General Sales Agent. (Travel and Tour World)
Asia
Air Astana has installed additional fuel tanks on its Airbus A321LR aircraft, enabling non-stop flights for long-haul services. (Aviation Business News)
South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air will lease five Airbus A330neos from Avolon to support international growth. (Flight Global)
Turkish Airlines says it has no interest in Pakistan’s PIA. (ch-aviation)
Korean Air increases flight frequency for winter 2024 to popular destinations in Southeast Asia including Bali, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. (Travel and Tour World)
Batik Air has introduced a new weekly flight route connecting Kunming and Penang. (Travel and Tour World)
Europe
Virgin Atlantic first UK airline to offer British Sign Language-trained crew. (Virgin Atlantic)
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch biggest ever Summer programme for 2026. (Jet2.com)
Air France to equip its entire fleet with free Starlink Wi-Fi. (Airline Geeks)
KLM expands winter flight network to 155 destinations, introduces Portland as new U.S. route. (aviation24.be)
Aurigny changes schedule in bid to minimise delays. (BBC News)
Icelandair announced on Thursday the addition of Nashville, Tennessee, to its North American route map. (Airline Geeks)
Wizz Air drops Saudi subsidiary plans. (ch-aviation)
North America/Caribbean
Southwest Airlines has unveiled several initiatives to shore up sagging profits, including partnerships, vacation packages for customers, and aircraft sale-leasebacks. (Reuters)
Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025. (The Washington Post)
Oceania
Air New Zealand has announced the revival of its international route linking Auckland with Hobart. (Travel and Tour World)
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