SkiftGordon Smith

Status‑match battle erupts after British Airways loyalty overhaul as rivals chase downgraded elites

British Airways' overhaul of its loyalty programme has triggered widespread elite downgrades, prompting Virgin Atlantic and European competitors to launch enhanced status‑match offers to capture displaced Club members. Virgin's promotion ran 10–23 February, culminating in a last‑day push to enrol affected BA elites.

2026-02-24T03:26:30.558749-08:00
ReutersAbhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

Exclusive: Air India technical incidents such as fuel leaks hit 14-month high

By Reuters: Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached their highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows, underscoring growing strain on the carrier's revamp ambitions.

2026-02-23T23:36:18.843795-08:00
ReutersFederico Maccioni

Etihad Airways’ profits soar 49% to $698M as fleet and network expansion lift demand

By Reuters: Etihad Airways reported a near 50% jump in net profit to $698 million last year, the carrier said on Tuesday, as increased capacity supported strong demand across markets and lifted its load factor.

2026-02-24T00:26:27.365898-08:00