Ryanair records 22.2 mn traffic in August 2026; reduces winter capacity to protect margins
Ryanair reported 22.2 million passengers in August 2026, up from 21 million in the same period last year. The airline operated over 120,500 flights during the month, though more than 400 flights were cancelled due to eruptions at Mount Etna. The carrier recorded summer traffic growth (April to October) of over 5%, rising from 138 million to 145 million passengers in S26, despite Q2 fare...
Ryanair adds additional flights between Dublin & Liverpool/Manchester
Ryanair has announced the addition of extra flights between Dublin and the Liverpool/Manchester ahead of Premier League. The carrier will deploy an additional 3,000 seats to support surging traffic demand for matches scheduled at Anfield, August 29 and September 12, and Old Trafford, August 30 & September 13...
Emirates refurbished 100 aircraft in 44 months under its USD 5 bn retrofit programme
Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme. Since work began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have been given a complete makeover at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. By the end of December 2026, around 20 additional aircraft will be upgraded, moving the airline significantly past the halfway point in its USD 5 billion...
Emirates to debut A380 to Delhi from October
Emirates will introduce its flagship A380 to Delhi from October 25, making the Indian capital the third gateway in the country to be served by the iconic double-decker. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the deployment of Emirates’ retrofitted B777 aircraft, also in a four-class layout featuring Premium Economy, across its three other...
AI, digital identity drive aviation operational efficiency in 2025: SITA
The aviation industry is bracing for a generational surge, with passenger volumes projected to double without a corresponding expansion in physical infrastructure. SITA’s Impact Report 2025 outlines how the sector is leveraging software to bridge this operational gap, prioritising digital scalability over traditional brick-and-mortar development...
Air India Express restores services across West Asia network; resumes services to Salalah & Kuwait
Air India Express has restored connectivity to all destinations across its West Asia network with the resumption of services to Salalah in Oman and Kuwait. Flights on the Kozhikode–Salalah route resume from July 2. Services between Kozhikode and Kuwait resume from July 3, while flights between Bengaluru and Kuwait begin from July 4, with frequencies increasing in phases over the coming days...
Air India elevates Mumbai-London Heathrow services with B787-9 aircraft
Air India began deploying its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft between Mumbai and London Heathrow, bringing its latest-generation onboard product to one of its flagship international routes. Effective July 1, 2026, Air India flights AI131/AI130 between Mumbai and London Heathrow will be operated by the airline's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring all-new cabin interiors designed exclusively...
LOT Polish Airlines records PLN 10.22 bn revenue in 2025
LOT Polish Airlines ended 2025 with very strong financial results, confirming the company’s stable position and the consistent implementation of its 2024–2028 strategy. With revenue of PLN 10.22 billion, the carrier generated PLN 422 million in operating profit (EBIT) and PLN 350 million in net profit. The results achieved rank among the highest financial results in the company’s history...
Akasa Air to launch daily flights from Udaipur to Mumbai & Bengaluru
Akasa Air announced the addition of Udaipur to its expanding domestic network. Effective October 15, 2026, the airline will commence daily direct flights connecting Udaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru. Commenting on the launch, Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are delighted to launch services to Udaipur, a city that...
Adani Mundra Airport launches inaugural flight service connecting Mumbai-Goa
Adani Mundra Airport has commenced scheduled commercial operations in partnership with Star Air, effective June 23, 2026. This expansion establishes direct air connectivity between Mundra and eight critical destinations, facilitating efficient transit for business and trade professionals. The other cities that airline will connect Mundra include Hindon, Surat, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur...
