AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBoeing Milestone: The FAA certified the long-delayed 737 MAX 10, clearing the way for Boeing to begin deliveries. Airlines have ordered nearly 1,500 of the jets, with first deliveries expected in 2027. Middle East Disruption: Riyadh airport has reopened, but cancellations and limited schedules persist as security concerns keep airlines cautious. Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air have suspended some Saudi services. Network Growth: Alaska and Hawaiian will launch Seattle–Osaka and Seattle–Papeete flights in 2027, while Qatar Airways plans three weekly Doha flights to Western Sydney from December 2027, with daily service targeted by late 2028. Lufthansa is also adding Phoenix–Munich and Frankfurt–Columbus routes next summer. Capacity and Costs: Ryanair is cutting 20 Belgian routes and 1.1 million seats in response to higher aviation taxes. Its CEO warns European fares could rise by as much as 20% next year. Passenger Rules: New U.S. DOT rules reclassify some disruption causes as outside airline control, potentially reducing the help passengers receive after delays or cancellations.
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