COVID 19 Articles

Ryanair warns that European air fares will rise materially next year if oil prices remain elevated, citing risks to less-hedged competitors’ survival through the winter season.

Qantas announced plans to operate 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York beginning mid-2028, featuring onboard wellness amenities and cutting at least three hours from current travel times.

Singapore Airlines will introduce the world’s largest commercial aviation double bed, spanning 203cm long and 152cm wide, as part of a S$2bn cabin upgrade beginning in the second half of 2027.

Delhi’s air quality has reached hazardous levels as winter pollution season coincides with peak tourism, with recent readings showing the city among the world’s most polluted.

American Airlines, the largest U.S. carrier by passenger volume, significantly trails Delta and United in profitability and share performance, prompting a comprehensive operational overhaul.

Scandic’s €500 million acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group has delivered a 24% boost to pro forma earnings per share in its first combined quarterly report, demonstrating the financial impact of combining operations with differing occupancy rates.

MCR Hotels CEO Tyler Morse stated he wants to prevent AI personal assistants from booking rooms at his properties, citing concerns that artificial agents make more rational purchasing decisions and are harder to persuade into impulse purchases.

Thai hospitality group Dusit is expanding into Myanmar through management contracts on existing hotels, limiting its financial risk while others exit the challenging market.

Mantis Collection continues expanding in the Gulf region despite current geopolitical tensions, with new resorts targeting the domestic market while awaiting international visitor recovery.

Singapore Airlines reported a net profit of S$134 million for six months to September 30, but its share of Air India losses totaled S$361.7 million, nearly 2.7 times the group’s profit.