Welcome to today’s (September 27, 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
Flight disruption warning for British Airways passengers over air traffic delays and engine issues. (The Independent)
Airline flights may be slowed down intentionally to fight climate change. (Earth.com)
Africa
South African Airways increases Johannesburg-Harare flights to facilitate trade and tourism growth. (Travel and Tour World)
Asia
IndiGo names ex-Volotea COO Porqueras as new operations chief. (Flight Global)
Qatar Airways adds more Amsterdam flights for winter. (Travel Mole)
Jin Air to expand Southeast Asia and Oceania routes. (The Korea Economic Daily)
Vietjet is expanding its service between Ho Chi Minh City and Perth. (Travel and Tour World)
Air Arabia launches new route from Ras Al Khaimah to Moscow. (Travel and Tour World)
Europe
Ryanair CEO threatens to send average ticket prices skyrocketing more than 30%. (Fortune)
Italian carrier ITA Airways today unveiled plans to utlise the Alitalia name as part of its future branding strategy. (Flight Global)
Icelandair and Southwest Airlines announce 2025 alliance to boost the travel sector. (Travel and Tour World)
Portugal wants to keep TAP Airline’s Lisbon hub and routes that are strategic for the country. (Bloomberg)
Eurowings ramps up winter flight schedule to 344 routes, adds new destinations. (Aerotime)
Three easyJet French routes to stop as airline pulls out of Paris Beauvais airport. (Connexion)
North America/Caribbean
Delta announced the planned launch of a non-stop route between Salt Lake City and Seoul. (Airline Geeks)
Delta Air Lines plans future Airbus A350-1000 long-haul routes. (Simple Flying)
Oceania
Qantas has unveiled a new brand campaign in the North American market as demand for travel between the US and Australia continues to grow. (Airline Ratings)
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