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Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years amid higher fuel costs, with management signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.

Three major UK airports experienced a cyber-attack affecting approximately 8.7 million customers, though aviation security and operations remained uncompromised, officials said.

EU border flexibility measures expire on September 6, potentially leading to renewed queues at European airports as biometric entry-exit system checks take effect, though enforcement appears inconsistent across member states.

Accor’s CEO is weighing whether to pursue an IPO for luxury lifestyle joint venture Ennismore to fund U.S. expansion, citing complexity in the decision-making process.

Expedia is eliminating 58 positions in Seattle through a WARN notice, with layoffs set between November 21 and December 1, including senior executive and data science roles.

US aviation regulators ordered inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselages for potential cracks affecting approximately 471 aircraft, with examinations beginning next month.

US domestic airfares are 26.5% higher than a year ago, and analysts say prices globally are up 25-30% compared with 2025. Even if a ceasefire lowers oil prices, airfare reductions remain unlikely in the near term due to capacity constraints and strong demand.

A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxi, forcing all passengers to disembark before the airport’s midnight closure.

Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to elevated fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.

AirAsia’s co-founder dismissed reports that Malaysian rivals could absorb the airline’s domestic capacity, arguing competitors lack its cost structure and operational model.

Brand USA’s temporary $250 million coronavirus relief funding is depleting, forcing the tourism marketing organization to confront significant federal budget cuts that reduced its annual budget by approximately $80 million.

EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management at £7.15 per share, with completion expected by March 2027.