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Aviation — News & Analysis

Airline strategy, aircraft orders, route networks and the economics of flying. We track carriers, manufacturers, airports and regulators worldwide — from Gulf mega-hubs to low-cost start-ups — with sourced data on capacity, deliveries and profitability.

Jetstar Overhead Bin Fee: A$25 Carry-On Charge From Feb 2027

Jetstar Overhead Bin Fee: A$25 Carry-On Charge From Feb 2027

Jetstar will charge from A$25 one-way for overhead bin access from 2 February 2027 under a new Priority Carry-on product, keeping only an un...
Can You Bring a Vape on a Plane? Carry-On Rules and the Countries That Will Confiscate It

Can You Bring a Vape on a Plane? Carry-On Rules and the Countries That Will Confiscate It

Yes, you can bring a vape on a plane — but only in your carry-on, never in checked luggage. The bigger risk is your destination: several cou...
How Much Does It Cost to Fly With a Dog in 2026? Airline Pet Fees Compared

How Much Does It Cost to Fly With a Dog in 2026? Airline Pet Fees Compared

US in-cabin pet fees now run roughly $95-150 each way, and the true first-flight cost with crate, health certificate and paperwork lands bet...
Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul Sign Merger for 2027 Launch

Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul Sign Merger for 2027 Launch

Korean Air's three budget carriers signed a merger agreement on 21 August, creating a unified Jin Air with about 59 aircraft from 17 March 2...
FAA V2500 Engine Directive: Blade Swap for 1,462 Engines

FAA V2500 Engine Directive: Blade Swap for 1,462 Engines

The FAA has finalised an airworthiness directive requiring 3rd-stage compressor blade replacements across the entire US-registered IAE V2500...
Can You Bring Food on an International Flight? The Two-Gate Rule

Can You Bring Food on an International Flight? The Two-Gate Rule

Solid food sails through airport security, but the real test comes at arrival: EU meat and dairy bans, US declaration penalties and Australi...
easyJet Quits Leeds Bradford: All Flights End 5 January 2027

easyJet Quits Leeds Bradford: All Flights End 5 January 2027

easyJet will end all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport on 5 January 2027 after 16 years, offering refunds or free transfers as Jet2 and Ry...
AirAsia Sydney Flights Suspended as KL Route Axed

AirAsia Sydney Flights Suspended as KL Route Axed

AirAsia X is suspending its Sydney–Kuala Lumpur service, the group's only Sydney route, blaming cost pressures, softer demand and A330 retir...