Delta Air Lines Chief Commercial Officer Joe Esposito said on the earnings call that Q3 corporate sales achieved double-digit year-over-year growth across all sectors, all cabins, all hubs and entities, and the week after Labor Day set the company's highest single week of corporate sales in its history.
The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (Anac) is participating in the MRO Brasil 2026 exhibition, engaging with maintenance organizations, teaching institutions and experts through lectures and a multidisciplinary team booth to discuss topics including mechanic training, regulatory improvements, human factors in maintenance and the supply chain. Brazil currently has 646 maintenance organizations, 854 maintenance bases and 15,266 aviation maintenance mechanics certified by Anac. Anac also presented international agreements with U.S. and European aviation authorities that allow Brazilian organizations to be certified to provide maintenance services for foreign aircraft.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said on an analyst call that although fares have risen by about 20% cumulatively this year, customers are still continuing to buy tickets and the company has seen limited pushback. He attributed this to the industry securing higher value for its product, and mentioned that a short-term spike in fuel prices drove this change.
Delta Air Lines lowered its 2026 earnings forecast, expecting earnings per share between $5.10 and $5.60, down from its previous forecast of $6.50 to $7.50. Chief Financial Officer Erik Snell said the adjustment stems from high aviation fuel costs, with the average price at $4.50 on Thursday evening, and the company will bear an additional $6 billion in fuel expenses this year.
Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia parent company Capital A, took the stage for the first time at WiT Singapore 2026, responding to mid-September reports that the company urgently needed new capital, had a large debt scale and insufficient aircraft utilization, saying that most of the cited liabilities were aircraft leases and that no aircraft had been grounded due to arrears. He said the current challenges come from sharp oil price fluctuations and the capital advantages of state-owned airlines, and said third-quarter results would demonstrate progress in realigning revenue and cost structures, with capacity next year approaching 2019 levels.
After the National Day holiday, domestic airfare prices fell noticeably. From October 9 to 31, the average paid price of domestic tickets was more than 30% lower than during the "October 1" holiday, with bare ticket prices for Beijing to Lanzhou and Shanghai to Lijiang as low as only 200 yuan. Multiple airlines notified that starting October 10, domestic route fuel surcharges will be raised, with segments over 800 kilometers charged 90 yuan and 800 kilometers (inclusive) or less charged 50 yuan; tickets issued on or before October 9 will still follow the original standard.
US jet fuel prices have continued to rise recently. As of Thursday afternoon, the national average jet fuel price was $4.50 per gallon, and the September average reached a historic high of $4.37 per gallon, exceeding April's $4.29. Delta Air Lines opens the airlines' third-quarter earnings season on Friday. Multiple airlines expect record revenue, but rising fuel costs are offsetting these gains. Jet fuel prices have become more volatile since the outbreak of the Iran war, and have recently climbed further as fighting in the region escalates.
The domestic route fuel surcharge will be increased starting October 10, with a maximum of 90 yuan charged one-way.
China Southern Airlines and several other airlines will raise fuel surcharges on domestic route tickets sold from October 10 (inclusive). For adult passengers, routes of 800 kilometers (inclusive) or less will be charged 50 yuan per segment, and routes over 800 kilometers will be charged 90 yuan per segment, increases of 10 yuan and 20 yuan respectively compared with before the adjustment.
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), through Decree No. 20.129/2026, authorized Canada's WestJet Airlines LTD to operate international scheduled passenger and cargo air services originating from and/or destined for Brazil; the decree was published on Wednesday, October 7, in the Official Gazette (DOU).
Why recommended:Brazil's Civil Aviation Agency authorizes Canada's WestJet to operate scheduled passenger and cargo services, allowing readers to learn about the latest developments in Brazil's international air traffic rights access.
Alaska Airlines' chief commercial officer told Skift that despite constraints at its largest hub, competition from Delta and soaring fuel prices, he still believes the airline can dominate the West Coast through premiumization investments and expand into international routes.
Air India and Singapore Airlines will expand their codeshare agreement on October 15, covering 126 weekly flights, involving routes between Singapore and eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) completed the auxiliary sale process for Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport. On October 6, Spain's Aena Desarrollo Internacional S.M.E. acquired all shares of Concessionária do Aeroporto do Rio de Janeiro S.A. (CARJ), which manages the airport, and formally took over operations.
Why recommended:Brazil's first airport auxiliary sale process has been implemented; readers can learn about the mechanism and subsequent steps for the transfer of control of the Rio Galeão Airport concession.
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked Adani Airport Holdings, the owner of Mumbai Airport, to postpone the transfer of some international flights from Mumbai Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai Airport, so that airlines and airport operators can formulate a transition plan.
The seat count of British Airways' refurbished Airbus A380 will drop from 469 to 417, with economy class reduced by 88 seats to 215, a decrease of about 30%.
At the World Safety and Operations Conference in Istanbul, IATA proposed that the next step in aviation safety improvement requires closer coordination among people, technology and global standards. IATA Safety Director Mark Searle said the fatal accident rate has improved from 1 per 3.5 million flights to 1 per 5.6 million flights, but in 2025 there were still 394 people killed in aviation accidents. IATA put forward multiple priorities regarding knowledge transfer, assessment of technology applications such as AI, and consistent implementation of standards.
The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) Super App has been updated to version 3.0, adding the training and license acquisition flow for Aircraft Mechanics and Maintenance (MMA) personnel. The new version can automatically retrieve data from the Gov.br system, and supports querying ANAC-certified courses, theoretical exam information, practical maintenance experience guidance, applying for the practical exam (Cheque de MMA), and querying MMA licenses and qualifications. The app can be downloaded or updated for free on the Apple Store or Google Play.
The expert team of the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (Anac) will participate in the MRO Brasil 2026 aviation maintenance exhibition held in São Paulo from October 7 to 8, and the exhibition is supported by Anac. Anac will have a booth, and 15 staff members will provide on-site consultations on professional registration, licenses, training, etc., and will participate in technical presentations at the aviation maintenance training forum and the national conference of maintenance workshops.
Delta Air Lines has confirmed that it is building its own media network and has already recruited for multiple positions for this purpose. The airline stated that this is part of its ongoing investment in customer experience, digital innovation and growth, and that the related plans are still evolving. Previously, former Deloitte Digital manager Keri Paison, who was hired to lead the media network, had disclosed the matter in a LinkedIn post.
Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) has notified airlines that, starting October 25, it will cut one-third of international departures at Terminal 2, and has asked airlines to specify by 4 p.m. Tuesday which flights should be adjusted, in order to free up space for domestic flights displaced by the reconstruction of Terminal 1.
IndiGo announced that due to soaring aviation fuel prices, it is raising fuel surcharges on domestic and international routes for the third time this year, with the new rates applying to all new bookings from Tuesday. It said ATF prices rose more than 14% month-on-month, with fuel costs rising to one of the highest levels in nearly a decade. The new fuel charge for domestic routes is 375 rupees (4 US dollars) to 1,300 rupees (14 US dollars), and for international routes to South Asia starts at 1,000 rupees (10.4 US dollars).
Tigerair Taiwan has partnered with Icelandic travel technology company Dohop to launch the Tigerhop platform, selling Singapore Scoot flights through its own channels to enable multi-airline itinerary bookings without adding any aircraft. The first connections link Taipei, Da Nang and Singapore, with transfers available to Akita, Hanamaki and Tottori in Japan, among other destinations.
United is offering status matches to American Airlines and Delta Air Lines customers, inviting their high-value travelers to try the Starlink inflight network and consider switching. United already has more than 600 aircraft equipped with Starlink, with a goal of reaching 1,000 by year-end; American's deployment will not begin until 2027, and Delta has chosen the Amazon Leo network, which has not yet been verified on commercial flights. The author believes Starlink is indeed a clear improvement and that, for frequent flyers, hours of uninterrupted normal internet access is significant.
United Airlines has launched a status match to attract American Airlines AAdvantage and Delta SkyMiles members to switch, highlighting its onboard Starlink Wi-Fi. Participants must meet spending thresholds within 90 days and fly United flights to obtain status valid until January 2028: Silver $1,500, Gold $3,000, Platinum $4,500, and Premier 1K $7,000.
United Airlines plans to introduce three fare tiers for first class and business class on domestic and some short-haul flights. According to its internal announcement, the three tiers are Base, the lowest-priced; Standard, which includes free seat selection and additional checked baggage; and a third tier. The announcement was obtained by Skift.
阿拉斯加航空与美国航空宣布，计划提议阿拉斯加加入美国航空的反垄断豁免跨大西洋与跨太平洋合资公司。美国航空的大西洋合资业务成立于2010年，与英国航空、伊比利亚航空、芬兰航空、爱尔兰航空和Level合作；太平洋合资业务与日本航空于2011年启动。两家公司预计未来数月向美国交通部及其他相关国际监管机构提交批准与反垄断豁免申请。阿拉斯加与美国航空已有合作，且同属寰宇一家联盟。
阿拉斯加航空宣布在其波音787机队及部分由737 Max 10执飞的跨大陆航线上增加高端经济舱座位和商务舱套间，押注高消费旅客继续贡献行业主要利润。自2024年完成与夏威夷航空的合并后，该公司持续推进成为全方位服务国际承运人的战略，已从西雅图枢纽开通多条欧洲和亚洲航线，并于今年早些时候推出国际商务舱。与此同时，受西海岸业务比重较高影响，该公司受燃油价格飙升冲击尤为严重，CEO表示燃油成本抹去了上半年利润，并已暂停2026年业绩指引。
9月29日，新海航海南航空发布消息称，为保障旅客国庆假期出行，计划执行境内外航班近6500班次，预计旅客运输量达110万人次。国内市场计划执行航班5800班次，国内航线旅客运输量约98万人次，运力重点向热门出行市场倾斜。针对10月3日至5日节中出行时段，计划执行国内航班2115班次，运力投放较2025年同期增长1.7%。国际市场方面，国际及地区航班预计执行582班次，同比增长2.4%；预计运送旅客10.3万人次，同比增长3%。市场呈现“短途火爆、长线复苏”格局，热门区域集中于东南亚、东亚、欧洲及澳新，奥斯陆、贝尔格莱德、巴黎等航线客流增长明显。
9月28日，同程旅行与无锡苏南国际机场集团有限公司签署战略合作框架协议，双方将围绕苏锡联动、联合营销、数字化智慧机场建设、航旅产品创新及旅客服务升级展开深度协同。合作将推进“首乘无忧”服务、电子化登机牌权益体系，并探索会员信息轻量化互通与权益共享。无锡硕放机场为4E级千万级区域航空枢纽，2025年旅客吞吐量达1096万人次。