BloombergMihir Mishra, Sanjai P R, Siddharth Philip

Air India to defer aircraft deliveries, cut flights and expansion plans as Tata targets record-loss turnaround

Air India is seeking to defer deliveries, reduce capacity and postpone expansion after Tata Group instructed the carrier to prioritize reducing record losses, according to people familiar with the matter. A separate internal plan also considered ending complimentary economy meals as the cost-cutting drive intensifies.

2026-06-12T03:47:50.801522-07:00
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FlightGlobalKerry Reals

Air Canada operates first domestic A321XLR flight ahead of transatlantic debut on 15 June

By FlightGlobal: The carrier took delivery of its first A321XLR in late April. Air Canada has operated its first commercial flight with its long-awaited new Airbus A321XLR, flying domestically from Montreal to Toronto ahead of the carrier’s first transatlantic service with the type from Montreal to Toulouse on 15 June.

2026-06-12T04:42:54.699087-07:00
AeroTimeJean Carmela Lim

Etihad and Condor expand partnership with Bangkok route and loyalty agreement

By AeroTime: Etihad Airways and German leisure carrier Condor have expanded their strategic partnership with a new frequent flyer agreement, as well as the announcement of a Condor service between Bangkok and Abu Dhabi.

2026-06-12T02:57:22.168691-07:00