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How Alaska Airlines found a $100M revenue opportunity with Google’s Meridian
Alaska Airlines and consultancy Adswerve have found a projected increase of addressable advertising revenue that could be worth up to $100 million — an 11% projected increase — by using Google’s open-source Meridian marketing mix model (MMM), per...

Aviation agency warns of possible delays during Taiwan military drills
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) The Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) on Tuesday warned that flights at seven airports across Taiwan could be affected by the nationwide Han Kuang military exercises scheduled between July 9 and 18. In a news release listing...

Dining and Storytelling: Alaska Airlines Bets Big on Flavor This Summer
This summer, Alaska Airlines is launching a new wave of seasonal dishes, expanding its onboard meal program to more routes, and unveiling a chef-driven First Class dining experience that aims to rival restaurant-quality fare. The rollout comes as...

Air India crash: AAIB submits preliminary report to Ministry of Civil Aviation, say sources
Home News Air India crash: AAIB submits preliminary report to Ministry of Civil Aviation, say sources Air India crash: The report is based on the bureaus initial assessment and findings gathered in the early phase of the investigation. Air India...

‘My laptop is a bomb’: The 'threat' that made airline issues $100 vouchers to all passengers
A 27-year-old man is facing federal charges after creating a false alarm mid-flight, claiming that his laptop was a bomb. According to a USA Today report, the incident occurred onboard Allegiant Air Flight 1023, which had just taken off from St....

EasyJet passengers warned new policy 'could be introduced across all airlines'
Travel experts have issued a warning that an easyJet baggage cash incentive could soon be adopted by all budget airlines. A leaked email has sparked debate in the travel sector this week, suggesting airport staff are receiving cash bonuses for...

Cult Streaming Platform Minute Shorts Locks In-Flight Distribution Deal With American Airlines
EXCLUSIVE: Minute Shorts, the cult short film streaming platform created by Janvier Wete and Regys Badi, has inked a partnership with American Airlines and will begin distributing its short films on the airline’s in-flight entertainment systems....

FBI: Airlines face Scattered Spider hacking threat
The FBI has issued a public advisory regarding an increase in cyberattacks targeting the airline sector, with the hacking group Scattered Spider utilizing social engineering to manipulate IT help desks for unauthorized system access. According to...

40 years on: The first 15-seater flight, how Ryanair sold itself as the ‘low-cost’ airline from the start and the controversies along the way
With Michael O’Leary at the helm, Ryanair has proved ground-breaking since its launch in 1985 A Ryanair flight takes off from Greece's Santorini Airport in 2021. Photo: Getty Today at 15:30 At 8.30am on July 8, 1985, a 15-seater Embraer...

Biman shines with five accolades at 'Airline of the Year 2024'
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has clinched five awards, including two Golds, at the prestigious 'Airline of the Year 2024' ceremony jointly organised by ShareTrip and the Bangladesh Monitor. The national flag carrier secured Gold in two categories:...

Aviation Bureau Delivers Initial Findings On Fatal Ahmedabad Air India Crash To Civil Aviation Ministry
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has delivered its preliminary findings on the devastating Air India Flight AI-171 crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and relevant authorities, according to sources familiar with the investigation on...

UK airline has worst cancellation rate in Spain
Date Published: 08/07/2025 Looking back, last summer wasn’t without its hiccups either and plenty of holidaymakers had their plans disrupted by yet more strikes and system bungles. There’s nothing worse than using valuable annual leave, booking...
Singapore Airlines–Malaysia Airlines JV Approved With SIN–KUL Conditions
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved a proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines, contingent on commitments aimed at preserving competition between...

Affordable airline becomes the first to run direct routes from UK airport to popular Asian holiday spot
Norse Atlantic Airways will become the first airline to operate direct flights between Manchester and Bangkok, with the inaugural service launching on November 26, 2025. The Norwegian carrier announced the historic route this month, offering...

Peter Mbah Launches Enugu Air But Is It Really Enugu’s Airline or XEJet’s?
On Monday, July 8, 2025, the Enugu State Government formally launched Enugu Air, the first state-owned commercial airline in the South East region of Nigeria. The inauguration took place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, and was...

Vietnamese aviation industry takes off
HÀ NỘI — This year’s summer marks the peak season for Việt Nam’s aviation sector, presenting a dynamic and more promising outlook than ever before. Impressive recovery figures for international routes, along with newly launched strategic...

Budget airline passengers can make the most of new hand luggage rules with 1 item
Ryanair is set to offer passengers a bit more wiggle room with an increase in their free cabin bag size. The airline has announced that the dimensions of the permitted "personal bag" will grow from 40 x 25 x 20cm to 40 x 30 x 20cm, granting...

Vietnam Airlines receives approval for major share issuance
HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN) has received approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam to issue 900 million shares at VNĐ10,000 apiece. The planned issuance is expected to raise roughly VNĐ9 trillion (equivalent to US$344.53...