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Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr acknowledged the German airline's deep ties to the Nazi regime, including the use of forced labor, to mark its 100th anniversary.
Lufthansa's Airbus A321-200, D-AISZ, arrived in Frankfurt with the historic 'parable' design, honoring the airline's 100th anniversary and its Lockheed Super Star heritage.
Emirates will launch a second daily service to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on May 1, 2026, using a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, significantly boosting UAE-Japan capacity.
Delta Air Lines begins New York-JFK to Orange County service; Avianca and American Airlines expand international networks with key route additions.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announced 2026 as a transformative year, unveiling new aircraft, upgraded interiors, and a planned Maharaja Lounge in San Francisco.
Green Africa acquired its second owned ATR 72-600 (5N-GAC), boosting capacity and fleet stability; Access Bank provided the naira debt facility for the strategic acquisition.
Air Peace is targeting a March 2026 launch for its direct Lagos-São Paulo service, pending final ANAC and ETOPS regulatory approvals.
Breeze Airways announced a major network expansion, adding new routes from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, and Columbus, while a NerdWallet report cautioned consumers on rising ancillary fees.
American Airlines will launch a new seasonal route from Philadelphia to Porto, Portugal, in summer 2027, leveraging the premium Airbus A321XLR.
Riyadh Air launched its dedicated cargo division, Riyadh Cargo, leveraging belly-hold capacity on its growing fleet of over 120 widebody aircraft to enter the global air freight market.
IndiGo has reduced its Europe flight schedule and suspended Copenhagen services, citing ongoing airspace restrictions and geopolitical tensions impacting long-haul routes.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary proposed controversial cost-cutting ideas like a 'fat tax,' pay-to-pee toilets, and standing room seats, which regulators rejected on safety grounds.
Qatar Airways announced a substantial expansion of its African network, adding Kinshasa and boosting frequencies to Luanda, Nairobi, and Entebbe, reinforcing its continental strategy.
Air France will feature Michelin-starred chef Frédéric Simonin's dishes in its Premium cabin on all flights from the US and Canada starting February 2026.
Tigerair Taiwan signed a purchase agreement for four Airbus A321neo aircraft at the Singapore Airshow, supporting network expansion and fuel efficiency goals.
Southwest Airlines will debut its 'Boarding Royale' Super Bowl ad, using self-aware humor to celebrate the end of its chaotic open seating policy and the launch of assigned seating.
Uganda Airlines faces a leadership overhaul as CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki exits; journalist Andrew Mwenda brokered the interim involvement of legendary Ethiopian Airlines executive Girma Wake to stem massive financial losses.
Delta Air Lines' Boeing 737-800 First Class cabin from Washington Dulles to Atlanta reportedly featured an unexpected seat, signaling potential fleet updates.
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) confirmed the sale of two 14-year-old ATR 72-600 turboprops (9Y-TTB and 9Y-TTC) for cost reduction; the chairman denies any staff layoffs.
