Airline news digest: 15-22 November 2024
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
What might new European Commission mean for airlines?
Delegates met at this year’s IATA-organised Wings of Change Europe conference in Rome at a pivotal point for policy in the region – and beyond – as the new European Commission readies to take office.
Q3 2024 performance report for benchmark European airlines
Full third-quarter 2024 data from Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in Europe shows the region’s carriers arresting most of the year-on-year falls in profitability seen in the second quarter of the year
Q3 2024 performance report for benchmark North American airlines
Full third-quarter 2024 data for Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in North America shows an improved year-on-year profitability picture since the second quarter
‘Totally different from the past’: Thai looks to new chapter post-rehabilitation
As Thai Airways International moves closer towards an exit from business rehabilitation, its chief executive Chai Eamsiri says the airline has changed from its former self.
Spirit ‘still flying’ at outset of financial restructuring as liquidation warnings arise
As Spirit Airlines executes a long-foreshadowed decision to undergo financial restructuring, some analysts foresee short-term turbulence ahead for Spirit – and even the potential liquidation of its fleet
A year on, supply chain woes continue to haunt Asia-Pacific carriers
Airline leaders of several Asia-Pacific carriers have lamented a long-drawn battle against supply chain issues, calling for greater collaboration and for industry associations to “take up the issue”.
Week 47 2024: Spirit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Eyes are on Spirit Airlines as the week begins, after the US low-cost carrier announced on Monday that it was entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Airline news digest: 9-15 November
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
Azul looks to long-term after debt restructuring boost
While Azul had a positive story to tell around its third-quarter financial performance – despite continued challenges in the market – it was the significance of debt restructuring which saw its executives strike a markedly brighter tone.
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