Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Air India   Airlines  
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EU watchdog flags alleged Air India safety lapses, warns audits or EU restrictions

The EU aviation watchdog has flagged alleged safety lapses at Air India, raising the prospect of formal audits and potential restrictions on the carrier’s operations in Europe. The move signals an escalation of regulatory scrutiny that could lead to inspections or operational constraints.

2026-03-18T21:44:21.751611-07:00
Middle East   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Skift • Sarah Dandashy

Travelers Reroute From UAE, Delta Demand Surges, Hyatt Expands

By Skift: On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how travel demand is redistributing globally during the Middle East crisis, why premium travelers are helping airlines offset higher fuel prices, and how Hyatt is racing to fill gaps in smaller U.S.

2026-03-18T19:20:35.376145-07:00
SAF   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher

European airlines push back on EU green rules and SAF requirements as fuel prices surge

By Reuters: European airline chiefs are meeting in Brussels on Thursday under the cloud of war in the Middle East and rising oil prices, looking to push back against the EU's green agenda and what the industry says are cumbersome rules surrounding sustainable jet fuel.

2026-03-18T18:15:12.650505-07:00