Welcome to today’s (September 30, 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
A pair of Boeing 777s operated by El Al and Qatar Airways came within 9.1nm (17km) of each other laterally after a loss of separation in Indian airpsace, investigators have disclosed. (Flight Global)
Asia
Gulf Air has renewed its partnership with Thai Airways. (Airline Geeks)
Qatar Airways mulls year-round Sarajevo flights. (EX-YU Aviation)
Sale of Pakistan’s PIA delayed by one month. (ch-aviation)
Europe
Lufthansa has become the latest European airline to cut service to mainland China as the closure of Russian airspace continues to impact route profitability. (Aviation Week)
KLM adds flights to Cape Town for peak season. (ATTA)
Air Serbia touches down in Guangzhou. (EX-YU Aviation)
Latin America
LATAM Airlines Group to refinance $1.55bn debt. (ch-aviation)
North America/Caribbean
Southwest to explore selling old and new 737s to create cash flow. (Flight Global)
United is adding a new route to the island nation of Dominica next year. The service will emanate from Newark, New Jersey. (Airline Geeks)
United Airlines will extend its Tenerife South – New York (Newark) route, offering flights from October 25 to April 30. (Aviation24.be)
Oceania
Koala Airlines aims to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia. (Daily Mail)
Qantas launches A380 flights between Australia and South Africa. (AviTrader)
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