Airlines

China Southern Airlines to Leave SkyTeam Alliance

Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines has decided not to renew its contract with theSkyTeam alliance, as of 1 January 2019.

Emirates Half-Year Profits Drop 86% as Oil Prices Rise

The Emirates Group revenue was AED 54.4 billion (US$ 14.8 billion) for the first six months of its 2018-19 financial year

Nordica to Close Three Unprofitable Routes

Due to the prevailing market situation, Estonian airline Nordica will no longer be operating flights to Oslo, Amsterdam or St Petersburg.

Qatar Airways and Cape Air Announce New Interline Agreement

Qatar Airways has partnered with Cape Air to provide passengers with greater connectivity when traveling between the U.S. and the airline’s network.

SaudiGulf Airlines Orders Ten A320neo Aircraft

Al-Qahtani Aviation, the owner of Dammam-based SaudiGulf Airlines, has signed an agreement to purchase ten A320neo family aircraft.

United Airlines to Operate Its Boeing 787-10 on Six Trans-Atlantic Routes From Newark

United Airlines will operate its newest Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on six trans-Atlantic routes from its New York/Newark hub beginning in March 2019.

Vietnam Airlines Takes Delivery of its First A321neo

The A321neo joins an existing Airbus fleet at Vietnam Airlines that currently includes 58 A321ceos, 3 A330s and 12 wide-body A350-900s.

Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of Its Eighth Boeing 777 Freighter

Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its 8th B777 freighter aircraft on November 10, 2018 at its home base at Bole International Airport.

AirAsia Launches New Service to Brunei Darussalam

AirAsia will enhance connectivity from Kota Kinabalu with daily direct flights to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam starting 18 January 2019.

Allegiant Announces 10 New Routes and Major Expansion in Sarasota

Allegiant today announced nine new routes to Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida and a new nonstop route between Louisville, Kentucky and New Orleans.