European airlines will likely face lower earnings per share in the second half of the year, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s Europe Airlines Midyear Outlook. European airlines’ valuation multiples reflect myriad challenges, including geopolitical risk, unions and competition, despite the buffer of protectionism for many full-service carriers
Passengers are often frustrated with the lack of reliability of airline IFC services, the costs associated with accessing these services, and issues relating to compatibility. In order to deliver a frustration-free IFC solution, airlines must look for five essential characteristics from their connectivity provider
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) 2024 attracted some 15% more attendees than the 2023 event. The WTCE team look back on highlights including conference sessions, sustainability initiatives, nutrition advances, and the latest innovations in inflight catering, onboard services, and passenger comfort
It’s our party and we fly how we want to! The Virgin Atlantic team reflect on the 40 years that have passed since the airline’s first flight in June 1984, marked by many industry firsts, including the first seatback IFE displays and the introduction of premium economy. And they have more developments underway…
Too good to be true? Airlines might finally start selling personalised products soon: online travel sellers should take note
Preliminary April 2024 traffic figures underscore strong demand for international passenger travel, with both business and leisure markets continuing to enjoy robust growth. Overall, a combined total of 28.0 million international passengers flew with the Asia Pacific region’s carriers in April, representing a 32.0% increase compared to the same month last year
IBA’s aviation market intelligence predicts that post-pandemic passenger growth will continue in the African aviation market, and forecasts that the industry’s compound annual growth rate of RPK in the region will be at 4.7% from this year until the end of the decade
We spoke to Thorunn Gudmundsdottir, purchasing & logistics manager at Icelandair, ahead of her presentation at WTCE’s Taste of Travel Theatre next week
With its global aviation support business flying high, Artemis Aerospace is opening a hub in Singapore. So why is now the perfect time to establish an eastern presence?
