IATA has upped the guidance on the profits that the aviation industry will make in 2024, but warns that the margins are wafer thin as they stand.
Airlines generate USD 1 Trillion Revenue, but only 3% profit margins: IATA
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Qatar Airways coming up with Starlink connectivity on board in 2024
Qatar Airways has announced the timeline for launching its Starlink in-flight internet service on its fleet. Here are the details.
STELIA Opera Essential: a light business class flatbed launched
A new seat from an Airbus subsidiary knocks off almost all the electrical/electronic components on board. The seat is much lighter now, and perhaps might be of interest to Indian operators as well.
IndiGo’s messy evacuation due to bomb threat
IndiGo witnessed an evacuation via slides today, but what we saw were pilots and cabin crew taking along their own stuff with them. Protocols be damned!
Get 50% Extra Miles on conversion of Citi points to Turkish Miles & Smiles
There is an ongoing bonus, where you can earn a 50% Bonus on transferring from Citibank to Turkish Airlines miles. Here are the details.
IndiGo clocks (almost) a Billion Dollars in profit in FY24!
IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, is also India’s most profitable carrier at the moment. The airline is now gearing up for a change to its business model, and wants to introduce more services on board. Here are the details!
IndiGo to launch a business product in 2024
IndiGo bites the bullet, goes for the Business product on some routes. Coming later this year.
Emirates jet stuck in Mumbai after flying into a whole bunch of flamingos on arrival
An Emirates aircraft had a run in with a whole bunch of flamingos on arrival in Mumbai. While the aircraft suffered damage, many flamingos were dead.
10 more days: Qatar Airways Privilege Club offering 30% Conversion Bonus for select bank points (Citi participating)
Qatar Airways is offering a massive bonus on the conversion of your credit card points into Qatar Airways Avios points. Here are the details.
Saudia Group places order for 105 A320neo family aircraft
Saudia just went long on the A320neo family, with over 100 new aircraft ordered for itself and no-frills subsidiary flyadeal.
Etihad Guest changes to roll out on June 1, 2024
Changes are coming to the Etihad Guest loyalty programme on June 1, 2024. Some others have already been announced. Here are the details of the changes, to ensure that you are prepared for them.
