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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.

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...
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...
Emirates Dangles AED 1.18 Million Tax-Free Package in Global Hunt for Direct-Entry Captains

Emirates Dangles AED 1.18 Million Tax-Free Package in Global Hunt for Direct-Entry Captains

Emirates is recruiting direct-entry captains on a package reported at up to AED 1.18 million (US$320,000) a year, tax-free, with roadshows i...
Gatwick Second Runway Approved: Court of Appeal Clears £2.2bn Expansion

Gatwick Second Runway Approved: Court of Appeal Clears £2.2bn Expansion

The Court of Appeal has rejected campaigners' final challenge to London Gatwick's £2.2bn Northern Runway Project, clearing the way for dual-...
Willie Walsh Takes Charge at IndiGo: Why India's Biggest Airline Hired a Global Heavyweight

Willie Walsh Takes Charge at IndiGo: Why India's Biggest Airline Hired a Global Heavyweight

Willie Walsh began work as IndiGo CEO on 3 August 2026, days after ending his five-year IATA tenure. The former BA and IAG boss inherits a 4...
Air India and Tourism Ministry Sign MoU to Build Delhi–Mumbai Stopover Programme

Air India and Tourism Ministry Sign MoU to Build Delhi–Mumbai Stopover Programme

Air India and India's Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU on 27 July 2026 covering joint Incredible India marketing, trade famtrips and — most...