According to sources familiar with plans, Brazilian airline Gol is expected to announce on Friday that the 'Galeao International Airport' in Rio de Janeiro will be the hub for the new Airbus A330900 aircraft joining its fleet. Gol operated only Boeing 737 aircraft up until now. The airline will receive five A330-900s initially, which are wide-body aircraft that can fly routes up to 15 hours long. Between 2026 and 2027, the planes will be gradually integrated into the fleet of the company. Sources said that the new aircraft would be primarily used for long-haul routes in North America and Europe....

Commercial flights have been grounded in some parts of the Middle East due to an escalating conflict after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This has left foreigners stranded and prompted governments to plan for repatriations. Here is what government officials, airlines and governments have said regarding repatriation plans. AUSTRIA Austria's Foreign Ministry?said that it had helped 117 vulnerable citizens leave the UAE and Israel through neighbouring countries and planned a charter flight for?170 passengers from Muscat on 4 March. It warned, however, that travellers would have to take land departures at their own risk. BULGARIA GullivAir and Bulgaria Air,...

Causeway Capital Management increased its stake in Wizz Air from 4.98% to 5.04%. A regulatory filing was filed on Friday. This puts the activist investor among the top investors of the European budget airline. According to the filing, the investor had increased its stake in Wizz Air from 2.04% to a total of 5.16% on Wednesday. The 'carrier' warned Wednesday that the Middle East conflict would likely reduce its net profit by 50 million euros for fiscal year 2026. This is on top of pressures due to engine groundings, and a softening in demand. Since the conflict began, its shares...

Commercial flights have been grounded in some parts of the Middle East due to an escalating conflict after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This has left foreigners stranded and prompted governments to plan for repatriation. In alphabetical order, here is what government officials and representatives have said about the repatriation plan: AUSTRIA Austria's Foreign Ministry said that it has helped 117 citizens leave the UAE via Israel and neighbouring countries. It is planning to launch a charter flight for 170 passengers from Muscat, on 4 March. BULGARIA GullivAir and Bulgaria Air, as well as 'the State Aviation Operator', returned...

CNBC reported that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expects to see a "meaningful impact" on the carrier's results in its first quarter due to the soaring fuel prices following a deterioration of the?war? in Iran. However, travel demand is still strong, CNBC said. The report stated that if the conflict continues, the airline may also see an impact on the second quarter. Kirby said this at a Thursday event held by a university. The price of jet fuel has risen 15% over the last week. This is adding pressure to an airline industry that's already been hit hard by the...

As the Gulf conflict intensifies, premiums on maritime insurance for war coverage have risen -- some by as much as 1000%. This has led to a dramatic increase in the cost of transporting energy along a crucial maritime corridor. The conflict sparked Saturday by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes against Tehran has 'paralyzed' traffic through the Strait of Hormuz - a major shipping chokepoint. Iran said on Monday that it would shoot at any ship trying?to pass' and nine vessels have been damaged in the area ever since the conflict started. Ship owners can claim for any damage their vessel or...

Samuel Lait, who launched his pet-travel private flight firm in Dubai on Saturday, expected to receive inquiries from pet owners wanting to travel between the glitzy Gulf hub of Dubai and the United Kingdom. PetX Jets is flooded with requests from passengers of all ages - from pregnant couples to young adults - who want to leave the United Arab Emirates. Conflict has engulfed the region, forcing many countries to shut down their airspace, leaving tens or thousands stranded. U.S. and Israeli campaign against Iran entered the seventh day of its seven-day run on Friday. It threatens to escalate outside...

Wizz Air announced that it had received permits on Friday to fly to the United States from the United Kingdom. This will allow the budget airline to offer charter flights. However, it does not currently have plans to provide regular commercial services. The airline will offer 'charter flights' for European soccer teams and fans who are attending the?World Cup as well as tour operators organizing?group trips in the U.S. Airlines on both sides of the Atlantic remain optimistic about the visitor numbers this year. The World Cup matches will be played in 10 U.S. States, including Missouri and Massachusetts. Wizz...

The global air travel industry is still severely affected by the war in Iran, which forced the closures of major Middle Eastern hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. This left tens or thousands of passengers stranded worldwide, disrupting thousands flights. The following is a list of flights alphabetically arranged by airline. AEGEAN AIRLINES Greece's largest airline has suspended flights from and to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Erbil until early morning arrivals on March 13. Flights to and out of Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be suspended until evening arrivals on March 12 and flights from and to Riyadh...

Samuel Lait, who launched a private flight company specializing in pet travel on Saturday in Dubai, expected to receive inquiries from owners interested to travel with their animals between the glitzy Gulf hub of Dubai and the United Kingdom. PetX Jets is flooded with requests from a wide range of 'passengers, from young adults to pregnant couples to elderly people, who want to leave the United Arab Emirates. Conflict has engulfed the region and forced countries to shut down their airspace, leaving tens and thousands of people stranded. U.S. and Israeli campaign against Iran entered the seventh day of its...

As the Gulf conflict intensifies, premiums on maritime insurance for war coverage have risen -- some by more than 1,000% -- driving up the price of transporting energy along a crucial maritime corridor. The conflict sparked Saturday by the Israeli-U.S. strikes on?Tehran, a major shipping chokepoint, has paralyzed all traffic through Strait of Hormuz. Iran said on Monday that it would shoot at 'any ship' trying to pass. At least nine vessels in the area have been damaged since the conflict began. Ship owners can claim for any damage their vessel or cargo may suffer due to conflict or terrorism....

The airline reported better than expected results for the 2025 financial period, as tighter financial controls and fleet rotation helped it manage costs and maximize profits. In 2025, European airlines including Lufthansa will benefit from a slight reduction in fuel costs, which is expected to boost earnings, as the passenger demand remains strong. "Last Year, we were able to?significantly increase the Group's Operating Profit and achieve the highest revenue in our history." "Our results demonstrate the stability and resilience of the Group," said Carsten?Spohr, Chief Executive. Lufthansa has reported an adjusted operating profit of 2.32 billion euros, compared to the...