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Sep 16Wed
  1. Business Travel News

    IHG and EasyJet Launch SME Loyalty Partnership

    IHG Hotels & Resorts and EasyJet have launched a global partnership linking their business-traveller programs, IHG Business Edge and EasyJet Plus. IHG Business Edge members receive a 10 percent discount on a new EasyJet Plus membership plus benefits such as priority security screening, priority boarding, seat selection and extra cabin baggage. EasyJet Plus SME members gain access to IHG Business Edge benefits, including preferred rates and loyalty perks at participating IHG hotels worldwide, and reach IHG One Rewards Gold Elite status after their first eligible stay. IHG has pursued similar corporate-targeted collaborations with Delta Air Lines, Singapore Airlines and Hertz to bolster IHG B…

  2. Business Travel News

    Air France to Open Its Largest International Lounge at New York JFK

    Air France will open the largest lounge in its international network at New York JFK's New Terminal One in 2027. Spanning two levels and more than 2,700 square meters, it will seat over 400 guests and serve La Première, business class and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, plus eligible KLM and SkyTeam partner travelers. Air France plans to move all its JFK flights to the new terminal, which opens in phases between 2026 and 2030 as part of a $19 billion transformation project.

  3. Pinchain Tourism

    Korea's Fair Trade Commission Approves Korean Air-Asiana Mileage Integration

    South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has formally approved the Korean Air-Asiana mileage integration plan. Under the plan, Asiana miles are retained for 10 years and can be converted to Korean Air SKYPASS miles at any time; flight-earned miles convert at 1:1 and partner-earned miles at 1:0.82. Asiana elite tiers will automatically match corresponding Korean Air tiers, and Korean Air will add a 'Morning Calm Select' tier with SkyTeam Elite Plus benefits. Post-integration award seat supply will exceed the two carriers' actual pre-integration redemption volumes, with major long-haul routes exceeding the highest redemption volumes of the past decade.

Sep 15Tue
  1. BCD Travel RSS

    JetBlue Expands Premium Offerings: BlueHouse, BlueFirst and Mint

    JetBlue is expanding its premium travel offerings. BlueHouse lounges are now open at Boston Logan and New York-JFK, with complimentary access for eligible domestic and international Mint customers. JetBlue now operates 150 daily flights with lie-flat beds across transcontinental, transatlantic and select Caribbean markets. BlueFirst launches in Q4 2026 as a new domestic first-class option alongside Mint. BlueSky, the JetBlue-United collaboration launched in 2025, offers reciprocal points earning and redemption plus reciprocal status recognition. Fort Lauderdale now has more than 100 daily departures, expected to reach about 150 by year-end. JetBlue also introduced streamlined fares and has…

  2. China Tourism News

    Emirates and Huawei Renew Memorandum of Understanding, Increase Investment in China Market

    On September 14, during the Arabian Travel Market, Emirates renewed its memorandum of understanding with Chinese technology company Huawei, deepening cooperation across brand marketing and digital experience upgrades. The cooperation includes integrating Huawei's brand advantages, ecosystem, and user touchpoints to help Emirates raise brand awareness in the Chinese mainland market; Emirates supporting Huawei's product launches and marketing activities in the Middle East through its regional strengths; continuing to develop and enhance the Emirates app experience on Huawei devices through the Huawei ecosystem; and exploring personalized, intelligent aviation travel services combining Huawei'…

  3. China Tourism News

    Chinese Airlines Upgrade In-Flight WiFi: Ground-to-Air and Satellite Paths

    China Tourism News republished a People's Daily report that some Chinese airlines are upgrading in-flight WiFi. China Eastern wide-body passengers can already enjoy smooth connectivity. Experts say in-flight WiFi meets airworthiness safety standards, with strict frequency and physical isolation between avionics and passenger WiFi. Two main connectivity paths exist: ground-to-air, which is cheaper and lower-latency but base-station dependent, and satellite, which offers wide coverage but higher latency. Chinese civil aviation mainly relies on high-orbit satellites while accelerating low-orbit constellation buildout.

  4. Pinchain Tourism

    Juneyao Air to Customize New Cabins for 25 A320 Family Aircraft

    On its 20th anniversary, Juneyao Air announced a joint cabin upgrade program with Airbus for 25 A320 family aircraft, with the first new-cabin aircraft planned for delivery in the second half of 2028. The upgrade will integrate Juneyao Air's brand proposition with Airbus Airspace cabin concept, introducing larger overhead bins, LED ambient lighting, and lightweight interior materials to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Juneyao Air's fleet currently stands at 105 aircraft, including 95 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

  5. Pinchain Tourism

    Airlines Boost In-Flight WiFi: LEO Satellite Constellation to Deliver Ground-Level Experience

    Recently, many passengers on China Eastern Airlines wide-body flights have enjoyed smooth internet service at 10,000 meters. A China Eastern expert said in-flight WiFi provided by major domestic airlines meets airworthiness safety standards, as modern civil aircraft avionics and passenger WiFi have strict frequency and physical isolation, and connecting after switching phones to airplane mode will not interfere with navigation or communication equipment. Aircraft connectivity mainly uses two technical paths: air-to-ground communication and satellite communication. Air-to-ground is mature, lower-cost, and lower-latency, with speeds close to ground 4G, but only works where ground base station…

Sep 14Mon
  1. Skift Feed

    Etihad CEO Says 'Aircraft Is the Constraint' as China and Africa Drive Growth

    Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves told Skift in an exclusive interview that Africa and China will be its biggest growth markets next year, but a widebody shortage limits how fast it can expand. He said "in the mid-term, aircraft is the constraint" and "we could have had 15 more widebodies today." Etihad has doubled its seats in three years and plans to keep adding capacity as it builds Abu Dhabi into a larger global connecting hub.

  2. Skift Feed

    AirBaltic Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

    Latvia's AirBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., seeking court protection from creditors to restructure its debt. The airline filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, saying flights will continue as scheduled and tickets, reservations and customer service are unaffected. It expects the process to take until around June 2027. AirBaltic has secured a commitment for €350 million ($404 million) in new financing to support operations during restructuring.

  3. Business Travel News

    Etihad Unveils New Airbus A330neo Cabins

    Etihad Airways unveiled new first, business and economy seats for its Airbus A330neo aircraft at the Arabian Travel Market, with the type scheduled to enter service from September 2027. First class will offer four lie-flat suites with closing doors in a one-two-one configuration; business will have 24 fully lie-flat, forward-facing seats with direct aisle access and sliding doors; economy will have 252 seats plus a 32-seat extra-legroom section with four inches of additional pitch. The A330 will serve high-demand regional and medium-haul routes across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

  4. Pinchain Tourism

    Zhangjiajie Airport Aviation Benefit Product Serves About 30,000 Trips in Summer

    Zhangjiajie Airport launched a 'one ticket tours Zhangjiajie' benefit product, linking nearly 30 merchants into a full-chain matrix covering tours, lodging, dining, shopping and performances; travellers holding a valid boarding pass from any Hunan airport within seven days can enjoy discounts of up to 50%. During the summer, about 30,000 discounted visits were recorded across participating scenic areas, and the Grand Canyon scenic area saw discounted travellers double from about 4,000 in July to nearly 8,000 in August. The airport also introduced off-peak entry routes via Tianzishan and Yangjiajie and opened a comprehensive service centre for overseas visitors. Since 2026, it has handled ov…

Sep 11Fri
  1. BCD Travel RSS

    Cathay Pacific at 80: Connecting Hong Kong to Over 100 Destinations

    BCD Travel recounts Cathay Pacific's 80-year history. Founded in Hong Kong in 1946 by former wartime pilots Roy Farrell and Sydney de Kantzow with a single Douglas DC-3 aircraft, "Betsy," the airline bought its first Convair 880 in 1962, with jet aircraft accelerating network expansion. Today Cathay connects customers to more than 100 destinations worldwide across the Chinese Mainland, Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East and the Southwest Pacific. Cathay also unveiled the Aria Suite business class cabin and partnered with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority on an 80th anniversary livery.

  2. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's ANAC Opens Second Call for Santos Dumont Platform User Survey

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) opened a second call for an online survey aimed at improving regulated entities' experience with the Santos Dumont portal. Ongoing system adjustments include new navigation, a responsive interface, a guided tour, AI-assisted search for services and legislation, and personalised content based on the user or represented entity. The survey targets pilots, flight attendants, air operators, maintenance personnel, aerodrome operators and drone operators, among others, with registration from 7 to 20 September and interviews from 28 September to 9 October.

Sep 10Thu
  1. Hotel Dive Feed

    Hyatt and Delta Air Lines Form Long-Term Loyalty Collaboration

    Hyatt Hotels and Delta Air Lines have entered a long-term strategic loyalty collaboration offering "dual-earn benefits" to members of World of Hyatt and Delta SkyMiles. Once launched, eligible World of Hyatt elite members can earn Hyatt points on qualifying Delta flight purchases, while Delta SkyMiles Medallion members can earn miles on qualifying stays at participating Hyatt hotels. Hyatt announced the Delta tie-up hours after saying it would not continue its loyalty relationship with American Airlines. Enrollment, eligibility and experiential details will be shared in the coming months.

  2. Business Travel News

    Radisson and Finnair Form Loyalty Partnership

    Radisson Hotel Group and Finnair have formed a loyalty partnership allowing Radisson Rewards and Finnair Plus members to redeem points for flights and hotel stays. Radisson Rewards points convert to Finnair Plus Avios at 10 points to 1 Avios, and Avios convert to Radisson Rewards points at 3 Avios to 5 points. Finnair Plus members can match their status to Radisson Rewards; Radisson Rewards members will not be matched by Finnair Plus, but a selected number of premium and VIP members will receive invitation-only access to Finnair Plus silver, gold and platinum tiers. The partnership links Nordic and Baltic air travel specialist Finnair with Radisson Hotel Group's network of 1,600 hotels acro…

  3. Business Travel News

    Star Alliance to Open Lounge at Seoul's Incheon Airport

    Star Alliance plans to take over an existing lounge at Seoul's Incheon International Airport after Asiana Airlines leaves the alliance later this year. The Asiana Airlines Business Lounge (West) in Incheon's Terminal 1 will transition into a Star Alliance lounge in the final quarter of 2026. Asiana is leaving Star Alliance on Dec. 16 following its acquisition and integration by Korean Air. Currently, eligible passengers flying with 14 Star Alliance carriers can use Asiana Airlines' lounges at Incheon, and the alliance said establishing its own branded lounge would ensure continued premium lounge access. The Incheon lounge will be Star Alliance's seventh lounge worldwide.

  4. Pinchain Tourism

    Airlines Respond to Free Meal Questions as Paid Catering Emerges

    Media reports indicate that several Chinese airlines, including China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Lucky Air, have introduced paid custom in-flight meals. Responding to public concerns about whether free meals are being cancelled, China Eastern customer service said the airline launched paid meal selection to offer diversified dining choices, and flights that normally provide meals will still have free options, though these may be snacks or full meals depending on the flight. Sichuan Airlines customer service said passengers can buy paid meals via its app, with booking opening 10 days before departure and closing 48 hours before departure. The responses indicate free meals have no…

  5. IATA Pressroom

    IATA WSOC 2026 to Focus on the Human Edge in Aviation Safety

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will focus on the human elements in keeping aviation safe and resilient, under the theme 'Performance Through People'. The event will take place from 6-8 October in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines. Four tracks—Safety, Cabin Operations, Operations and Crisis Management—will explore the theme, complemented by workshops covering geopolitical risk and people performance, human-centred safety, future-proofing aviation safety talent, emergency response planning and the IATA Turbulence Aware Forum.

  6. CATA

    CATA Holds Second Civil Aviation Flight Management Training in Beijing

    From September 7 to 9, 2026, the Aviation Safety Committee of the China Air Transport Association (CATA) held its second civil aviation flight management training program in Beijing, with 74 flight management staff from airlines nationwide attending a three-day program. The curriculum covered ten topics including flight instruction and technical management, civil aviation safety management and human factors, EBT training, unsafe event investigation, flight safety performance management, and SMS audit issues and improvements, aiming to help flight managers shift from technical specialists to composite managers.

Sep 9Wed
  2. Business Travel News

    Hyatt Partners with Delta, Ends Enhanced American Airlines Loyalty Tie-Up

    Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Delta Air Lines announced a long-term loyalty collaboration allowing elite members of World of Hyatt and Delta SkyMiles to earn dual points on qualifying travel. At the same time, American Airlines and Hyatt will end the enhanced loyalty relationship they launched last year. The companies said members will see no interruption in earning, selecting and redeeming eligible benefits for the remainder of each program's earning year. Members who linked accounts before midnight Central Time on Nov. 15 can continue earning World of Hyatt awards through Loyalty Point Rewards through Feb. 28, 2027, and AAdvantage awards through Milestone Rewards through Dec. 31, 2026. After the…

  3. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Welcomes Pratt & Whitney Canada Contract Changes

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts. The changes remove restrictions on maintenance shops in P&WC's network that could have limited independent suppliers' access to used engine material and related service. The changes are limited to used parts for P&WC's PT6 and PW100-series turboprop engines.

  4. TravelDaily China

    Air Canada to Launch Vancouver-Guangzhou Nonstop in 2027

    Air Canada announced it will launch year-round nonstop service between Vancouver and Guangzhou starting May 4, 2027, with three weekly flights on Boeing 787-9 aircraft, making it the only North American carrier flying directly to Guangzhou. This move marks the first entry of a North American airline into the Guangzhou market, competing with China Southern's hub.

Sep 8Tue
Sep 7Mon
  1. Skift Feed

    EU Ends Border 'Safety Valve' as Airlines Warn of More Delays

    The EU policy that allowed member states to temporarily suspend parts of the Entry-Exit System (EES) during peak demand lapsed on Sunday. Border authorities now lack a formal release valve for the first time since biometric registration became mandatory in April. Ryanair has called on the European Commission to reinstate the ability to pause checks until at least April 2027, arguing airports and border authorities need more time to fix kiosks and increase staffing.

  4. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Releases 2027 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2027 editions of key cargo and ground operations manuals, incorporating major revisions to Dangerous Goods Regulations, Battery Shipping Regulations, Live Animals Regulations, and Airport Handling Manual. New rules include operator obligations for lithium battery-powered mobility aids exceeding 300Wh and provisions for hybrid batteries. Digital tools such as Digital Load Verification (DLV) reduce loading errors by over 80%.

Sep 4Fri
  1. Skift Feed

    Air India's $1.1B Lifeline Comes with Conditions

    Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines are reportedly close to injecting INR 100 billion ($1.1 billion) in fresh capital into Air India, contributed in proportion to their 74.9% and 25.1% stakes and released in installments tied to performance milestones. The funding follows a difficult fiscal 2026 in which Air India Group's net loss more than doubled to roughly INR 222 billion ($2.3 billion) on revenue that fell nearly 9% to INR 718 billion ($7.5 billion). The airline's recovery was set back by two major external shocks—the June 2025 crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that killed more than 240 people, and the prolonged closure of Pakistani airspace, which Air India estimates costs about $423 milli…

  6. Skift Feed

    Emirates Brings Privacy Screens to Premium Economy

    Emirates has launched a new premium economy seat on its Airbus A350 aircraft featuring a full-height, electrically operated privacy divider that passengers can raise and lock from a personal control pad. The seat also includes electric recline with preset lounge and meal modes, a leather U-shaped headrest, deployable footrest, wireless charging, and a 4K screen. This move comes as the airline industry enters a period of slower growth, with airlines shifting focus from passenger volume to yield, making premium economy a key driver of profitable revenue.

Sep 3Thu
  1. Skift Feed

    How Airports Are Growing Without Blowing Their Climate Goals

    Airports worldwide are pursuing the paradox of hitting net-zero targets while accommodating passenger growth, and many believe the answer lies in building less. Vancouver International (YVR), Amsterdam Schiphol, and Heathrow are using digital twins and analytics to squeeze more capacity from existing assets, avoiding emissions and costs of new construction. Where expansion is unavoidable, operators like Aena, San Diego International, and YVR design in efficiency, renewables, and modularity from the start. However, Scope 3 emissions, dominated by flights, remain the biggest challenge, with aviation accounting for roughly 2.5% of global carbon emissions.

  2. ACI World RSS

    Melbourne Airport to Host 2027 ACI World Airport Experience Summit, First Time in Oceania

    ACI World announced that Melbourne Airport will host the 2027 ACI World Airport Experience Summit, the first time the event will be held in Oceania. The eighth edition closed in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by iGA Istanbul Airport, drawing around 800 participants and more than 60 expert speakers across nearly 20 sessions. Themes included human-centred travel, employee experience, technology with a human purpose, the business value of customer experience, and airports as destinations and cultural ambassadors.

  3. CATA

    4th CATA Aviation Conference to Be Held in September

    The 4th CATA Aviation Conference will be held from September 17-19, 2026 at the China National Convention Center Phase II in Beijing, themed 'AI and Civil Aviation Integrated Development'. The conference includes an opening ceremony, industry forums, and a professional exhibition with over 100 exhibitors across 22,000 sqm. Highlights include AI integration, service upgrades, and participation of foreign diplomats.

  4. Pinchain Tourism

    Guizhou Aviation Group Sees 6.72% Passenger Growth in Summer

    During the 2026 summer travel season (July 1-August 31), Guizhou Aviation Group handled 6.2293 million passengers, up 6.72% year-on-year, with 43,648 flight movements, up 4.57%. Guiyang Airport carried 5.2477 million passengers, up 7.8%, with a single-day peak of 91,972. Regional airports and Colorful Guizhou Airlines also grew. The group launched ticket-based consumption vouchers, optimized routes, and maintained safety.

  5. TripVivid

    Hainan Airports Handle 8.7 Million Passengers in Summer

    On September 2, Hainan Airport Group released summer travel data. The three airports of Haikou, Sanya, and Qionghai collectively handled 57,000 flights and 8.7 million passengers, up 3.8% year-on-year. Among them, international flights exceeded 3,100 with 460,000 passengers. Total flights increased 2.4% year-on-year, and flight punctuality rate improved by 2.2 percentage points.