
Several airlines begin resuming flights to Middle East
Several international airlines have begun gradually resuming flights to the Middle East, while others continue to exercise extreme caution due to tensions in the region.
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Several international airlines have begun gradually resuming flights to the Middle East, while others continue to exercise extreme caution due to tensions in the region.
JAL and ANA to Coordinate Flight Schedules for First Time
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are adjusting their flight schedules for a domestic route for the first time to prevent overlap, starting in late October.

Major airlines resume flights but at reduced capacity due to Iran's strikes, causing a $7.2bn profit drop to a $4.3bn loss by 2026.
A Singapore Airlines flight bound for New York returned to Changi Airport shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. All 133 passengers and 17 crew disembarked and waited for a replacement aircraft, with food vouchers provided during the delay.
Airlines Scramble for Jet Fuel as Hormuz Disruption Drags On
Airlines are struggling to secure jet fuel supplies as the Hormuz Strait disruption continues. The crisis has led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude reaching a 14-month high. The situation is further complicated by the US's six sweeping demands for Iran, which cou…
The hidden cost of global flight disruptions
A new survey quantifies the financial and emotional toll of flight disruptions, pointing to a widening gap between passenger rights on paper and passenger experience in practice.

Andrew R. Harrison, EVP and CCO of Alaska Air Group, sold 5,300 shares of common stock on Aug. 3, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Lufthansa Swings to Half-Year Loss as Kerosene Costs Bite
Lufthansa posted a €542 million loss in the first half of 2025, reversing a €127 million profit a year earlier, as soaring kerosene costs linked to the Middle East conflict pushed fuel expenses up by €750 million so far.

Hong Kong travelers are increasingly opting for transit through mainland China for Europe-bound flights, driven by safety concerns over the Middle East conflict and more competitive airfares.

An Emirates Airbus A380 flight from Dubai to Shanghai was diverted to Hangzhou due to thundery weather, leaving 373 passengers stranded on the tarmac for 10 hours. The plane's air-conditioning system failed, and the crew had to wait for new pilots to arrive, causing furth…

Aviation workers have issued a seven-day ultimatum to airline operators and other defaulting organisations to settle outstanding 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charges owed to aviation agencies or face nationwide picketing.
U.S. Jet Fuel Costs Soar as Iran War Hits Airlines Again
The ongoing Iran war has led to a significant increase in U.S. jet fuel costs, affecting airlines and the broader energy market. The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, causing prices to surge.
Despite lower jet fuel prices, airline ticket prices remain high due to strong travel demand and Spirit Airlines' shutdown, according to air travel experts.
Flights and ferries canceled as Typhoon Bavi barrels toward remote islands
Typhoon Bavi, a powerful storm, is forecast to hit Japan's Sakishima islands in Okinawa Prefecture, leading to widespread cancellations of flights and ferry services.
ANA opens Hokkaido facility to ensure continuity in event of disaster
All Nippon Airways has opened a new facility in Hokkaido to manage flight operations in the event of large-scale disasters and terrorist attacks. The facility has about 60 employees from various divisions to maintain operations during the first week following a possible m…
U.S. Airlines Set To Pocket $40 Billion As Jet Fuel Prices Crash
U.S. airlines are expected to save $40 billion as jet fuel prices crash. This is due to the recent decline in oil prices.

UK regulators are investigating Ryanair’s charge for reserved seats so parents can sit with children. Ryanair says the policy is legal and saves families money.