Wizz Air is rolling out its 'Wizz Class' premium seating service across its entire network, following a successful trial at six bases. The service offers additional legroom and a reserved middle seat in the aircraft's first row, as well as complimentary drinks and snacks.
Wizz Air marked a major milestone with its 250th aircraft delivery in Budapest, with CEO József Váradi discussing the airline's rapid expansion, strategic fleet adjustments, and innovation plans. The low-cost carrier now carries 72 million passengers annually—surpassing legacy carriers like Lufthansa and British Airways.
Volaris and Viva have announced plans to form a new Mexican airline group by combining operations under a holding company structure. Despite the merger, both airlines will maintain their distinct brands and operate independently.
United Airlines has expanded its meal preorder program to Economy passengers, allowing them to select from a range of options up to 24 hours before departure. The airline said the move is designed to reduce food waste and improve catering efficiency, while also giving customers more certainty about meal availability.
Southwest Airlines plans to add SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service across its fleet starting in summer 2026. The airline aims to provide seamless connectivity for customers, similar to an at-home experience.
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to sell its 49% stake in Air Albania, seven years after the carrier began operations. The decision comes amid global aviation market shifts, with Turkish Airlines opting to focus on strengthening its strategic position and increasing tourist numbers.
AeroTime spoke with Saudia's Chief Commercial Officer Arved von zur Muehlen about the airline's transformation and Vision 2030 ambitions. With a young population driving demand for travel, Saudia is modernizing its operations and expanding its network to meet growing passenger numbers.
Riyadh Air has welcomed its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner as it prepares to launch its first commercial flights. The aircraft is part of the airline's fleet of 60 Airbus A321neo, 25 A350-1000, and 39 787-9 Dreamliners.
After completing the installation across its Boeing 777 fleet in July 2025, Qatar Airways swiftly upgraded its Airbus A350s. The airline completed the entire A350 upgrade in December 2025 within an 'record-breaking' eight months.
Piper Aircraft has entered into a fleet agreement with Air India to supply 31 Archer DX aircraft starting in 2025. The airline also holds an option for 62 additional aircraft through 2027.
Air Transat has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots' union, preventing a planned strike and flight cancellations. The proposed preliminary contract agreement features a 59% salary increase over five years and 'major improvements' to working conditions.
Philippine Airlines has launched its first nonstop flights between Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) and Guam's Antonio B. Pon Wat Airport (GUM), marking a new chapter in connectivity between the Philippines' Central Visayas region and the US western Pacific territory.
Argentum Airways, a new Alaskan airline brand, completed its first commercial flight on January 20, 2026. The carrier is part of Aleutian Airways, which operates in the Aleutian island chain and focuses on providing connectivity throughout the region.
Malaysia Aviation Group has appointed Bryan Foong Chee Yeong as Airline Business CEO and Low Wen Long as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective February 1, 2026. The appointments come as the aviation group enters a new phase focused on 'scaled and disciplined growth' following years of pandemic-era restructuring.
Magnifica Air, a new premium scheduled airline launching in the US in 2027, has revealed details of its future operation and value proposition. The airline will operate Airbus A220 and A321 aircraft with Comlux outfitted cabins.
Lufthansa has postponed its return to Tehran due to safety concerns amid widespread protests and deteriorating security conditions in Iran. The German flag carrier had planned to resume direct flights between Frankfurt and Tehran on January 16, but now says it will not do so until at least late January.
Lufthansa-owned Eurowings has appointed Max Kownatzki as its new CEO, following six years leading SunExpress. Meanwhile, Marcus Schnabel will take over as CEO of SunExpress, previously serving as Lufthansa Airlines' Head of Ground Operations in Munich.
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of three brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, which departed Seattle for Warsaw in formation flight. The aircraft feature a modern cabin interior inspired by Poland's landscape and aesthetics.
Libyan United Airlines is set to launch in Q1 2026 with a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, focusing on regional routes linking Libya with North Africa and the Middle East. The airline aims to establish itself as a modern, passenger-focused operator based in Tripoli.
JetBlue Airways reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $177 million, widening from a $44 million loss last year. The airline cited macroeconomic uncertainty and uneven demand as factors that delayed a return to profitability.
KF Aerospace has completed the world's first Boeing 737-800 passenger-cargo combi conversion, receiving authorization to enter service from Transport Canada. The modified aircraft features a forward cargo compartment and 90-passenger cabin, marking a significant milestone in airline fleet modernization.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported record profits for 2025, driven by strong performances from British Airways and Iberia. Operating profit rose by 17.
Gol Linhas Aéreas has appointed Antonio Kandir as interim chairman following the death of founder Constantino de Oliveira Junior, who passed away on January 24, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Breaking Defense reports that Kandir, previously vice chairman of Gol's board, will lead the board's work while the company evaluates longer-term governance arrangements.
flynas has signed an agreement with the Syrian General Authority to establish a new airline, flynas Syria, marking a step toward rebuilding Syria's civil aviation sector. The joint venture will be established as a 51-49 split between flynas and the Syrian authority.
flydubai has reported a record revenue of AED 13.6 billion (US$ 3.7 billion) for 2025, with a 6% increase from the previous year. The airline carried 15.
The European Parliament has voted against revisions to air passenger rights regulations, maintaining a three-hour delay threshold for compensation and approving measures to enhance passenger protections. MEPs rejected proposals to increase the threshold or reduce compensation levels, instead pushing for clearer rules and safeguards.
Copa Airlines has announced plans to roll out internet connectivity across its entire fleet, starting in October 2026. This follows recent announcements from Avianca and LATAM Airlines, as well as United Airlines' existing service on its fleet.
Changi Airport Group has introduced FlightSaver Assurance, a new feature on the Changi App that provides instant benefits for travelers whose flights are delayed by three hours or more. According to AeroTime, the program is part of an upgraded 'Save Flight' suite within the app, which now includes live flight tracking and real-time updates.
Passengers on LEVEL flight LL2623 were surprised by a special inflight classical musical performance featuring 150 singers from the 'Orfeó Català' choir. The event was planned in advance with the airline, which laid out specially decorated headrests with motifs referring to the choral ensemble.
AEROVIVA CEO Mindaugas Rainys says blockchain introduces a layer of trust that ensures every credential can be authenticated instantly, anywhere in the world. The aviation industry is already running meaningful pilots, with SITA's solution with ICAO demonstrating an offline, privacy-preserving mechanism for verifying electronic personnel licences.
beOnd, a luxury airline with initial operations in the Maldives, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) to explore obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The airline plans to base up to 10 aircraft in Bahrain by 2030, creating over 1,200 direct and 6,000 indirect jobs.
BeOnd, the luxury carrier, is ramping up its expansion strategy with plans to launch a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. The move follows GACA's decision to award a national charter carrier tender to BeOnd.
A Beechcraft 1900D operated on behalf of Colombia's state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote region of the country's northeast, killing all 15 people on board. The aircraft departed Camilo Daza International Airport shortly before noon and lost contact with air traffic control about 12 minutes into the flight.
Austrian Airlines has retired its first Embraer E195, marking the beginning of a fleet rollover that will see the carrier transition to Airbus A320 family jets. The airline plans to sell four of the remaining 17 aircraft externally and deploy six new A320neo aircraft starting in summer 2026.
Aurigny Air Services has confirmed one of its ATR 72-600s experienced a 'total electrical failure' during a repositioning flight on February 4, 2026. The incident prompted a safety investigation and the temporary removal of the aircraft from service.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has appointed Juichi Hirasawa as its new CEO and President, succeeding Shinichi Inoue on April 1, 2026. Breaking Defense reports that the airline's short-lived low-cost carrier AirJapan will be folded into the mainline airline in March 2026.
Airline pilot hiring shows signs of renewed momentum heading into 2026, according to data from ATP and Aero Crew Solutions. Major airlines such as American Airlines and United Airlines ramped hiring to maximum capacity late in 2025, with plans to continue into 2026.
Air Transat faces potential operational disruption following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilot union on December 7, 2025. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is demanding a modern contract with industry-standard compensation and working conditions to replace their 2015 agreement.