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A New Airport Experience Awaits Travelers in Thailand: Here’s What to Expect

As Thailand embarks on this transformation, it would be interesting to watch how it navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with becoming an aviation powerhouse.

A New Airport Experience Awaits Travelers in Thailand: Here’s What to Expect

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Boeing Ups Offer to Machinist Union in Bid to End Strike

The latest offer includes a 38% general pay raise over four years. The union urged its members to vote in favor of the proposal to avoid a “regressive or lesser offer in the future.”

Boeing Ups Offer to Machinist Union in Bid to End Strike
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Riyadh Air’s Digital Strategy: More Amazon and Uber, Less Legacy Airline

Riyadh Air has unveiled its digital strategy. Some of its planned features are far from brand-new, but combined together, the airline hopes it can take on the OTAs.

Riyadh Air’s Digital Strategy: More Amazon and Uber, Less Legacy Airline

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Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

After months of speculation about its narrowbody fleet, on Wednesday Saudi start-up carrier Riyadh Air finally revealed the supplier and size of its first single-aisle plane order.

Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus Planes, Reconfirms 2025 Launch Plans

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JetBlue Results Underwhelm, Executives Push Loyalty Program and Premium Offerings

JetBlue’s third-quarter took a hit from Hurricane Milton and executives say they expect more weakness due to the 2024 presidential election.

JetBlue Results Underwhelm, Executives Push Loyalty Program and Premium Offerings

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Lufthansa’s Earnings Position has ‘Deteriorated Significantly’ — Here’s Why

Despite a shaky set of quarterly figures, the Lufthansa Group is sticking to its full-year outlook and says demand remains strong, particularly for its premium products.

Lufthansa’s Earnings Position has ‘Deteriorated Significantly’ — Here’s Why

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Future of Airlines in India – India Report

Airport infrastructure is being ramped up in India to support expected demand, and airlines are also expanding their fleets. The next step is to make planes in India.

Future of Airlines in India – India Report

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Latam Poised to Prosper

As the song said, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. Latam, South America’s largest airline, was back in New York City last week, not just to relist its shares on the New York Stock Exchange but also to start spreading the news: Look out world, we’re poised to prosper.  

Latam Poised to Prosper

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IndiGo Posts Loss But Sticks to Global Growth Plan

IndiGo reported its first quarterly loss in two years. But coming growth in India's aviation sector should help it get past that.

IndiGo Posts Loss But Sticks to Global Growth Plan

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LATAM Airlines: Past, Present and Future

We look at how LATAM's turbulent history has influenced its current success. We also learn about the continued challenges facing the group as it sets ambitious targets for 2025 and beyond.

LATAM Airlines: Past, Present and Future