Networks
Riyadh Air opens sales for full-service operation to London Heathrow
Saudi carrier’s inaugural flights to begin after eight months of readiness testing on route.
AIRLINES
The strategy behind Alaska Airlines’s global expansion
With plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes with 787s, Alaska’s CEO intends to transform the once-regional airline into a global player.
NETWORKS
Air India cuts international capacity amid soaring fuel costs
Air India is the latest among a growing number of airlines cutting back their operations amid high fuel prices.
Networks
United plans to restart Venezuela flights with Max 8s
The carrier is one-upping American Airlines with plans for a higher-capacity route using 166-seat Boeing 737s.
NETWORKS
Singapore Airlines launches Madrid flights as part of Europe ramp-up
Capital is SIA’s 15th European destination and second city served in Spain.
Airlines
Riyadh Air applies to begin US flights
The recently formed Saudi carrier is 100% owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund.
ANALYSIS
AirAsia’s record A220 buy: right-sizing for the right time?
Where it once espoused a simplified fleet structure – in keeping with its low-cost ethos – AirAsia Group is now talking up the concept of ‘right-sizing’ its operations.
AIRLINES
Mexico to return slots to US carriers under commitment to end spat with Trump administration
The agreement is not finalised but stands to end a dispute involving access to Mexico City’s primary airport.
Airlines
Gulf Air unveils ‘strategic’ tie-up with premium leisure carrier Beond
Former Air Baltic executives seal pact focused on network connectivity at Bahrain.
NETWORKS
Qantas Group to slow international capacity growth as fuel crisis persists
Qantas Group will also extend domestic capacity cuts for another quarter.
‘Not immune’: Allegiant trims capacity amid elevated fuel prices
Allegiant insists demand for leisure travel remains strong despite elevated fuel prices.
STRATEGY
Long-haul demand absorbing bulk of Aeromexico’s soaring fuel prices
The Mexico City-based carrier is wary that fuel shortages could soon emerge in Asia and Europe, but confident in its strategic position amid fuel-price volatility.