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Global business travel is entering 2026 in remarkably resilient shape. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) forecasts spending of USD1.71 trillion, up 7.2%, while the number of business trips rises only 1.3% to approximately 1.84 billion. That di

Amid all the uncertainty swirling around the global aviation industry, one mainstay in the US remains firmly in place - the continued strength of the market leaders, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Their commanding lead in US airline profitability ca

Since the Australian airport leases were finalised in the late 1990s, affecting most of the airports apart from Sydney Kingsford Smith which followed later, there has been a regular exchange of equity, often involving superannuation (pension) funds, which

Fiji Airways is seeing strong demand in Fiji's inbound tourism market, despite challenges such as higher fuel prices, and this trend supports its aim to boost seat numbers in coming years. Demand has been particularly robust from the core Australian and N

Europe's big three legacy airline groups have all shaved back their capacity growth plans for 2026. High fuel prices are forcing a tighter focus on routes than have sufficient pricing power to be profitable in spite of the additional cost. Air France-KLM,

Strategic partnerships are becoming one of aviation's most important sources of competitive advantage. While traditional alliances remain valuable for extending network reach and connectivity, airlines are increasingly building relationships that stretch

Lufthansa has joined Emirates with plans to reject early-built Boeing 777Xs, the company's CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed.

China's airline industry remains one of the world's most competitive aviation markets, with state-owned airline groups, fast-growing private carriers and expanding airports all vying for passengers. Yet, increasingly, the industry's toughest competitor is

Palm Beach International Airport's transformation into President Donald J Trump International Airport - complete with the new DJT airport code - is unprecedented in US aviation. Never before has a major commercial airport been renamed after a sitting pres

Commercial airlines have never offered a stronger premium product. Over three decades, business class has steadily absorbed the features once reserved for first class, from fully flat beds and enclosed suites to personalised service and exclusive ground e