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Ryanair Debuts 'Prime' Subscription with Seat and Insurance Savings

Ryanair has launched 'Prime,' a €79 annual subscription for frequent flyers, offering free seat selection, travel insurance, and exclusive fare sales. The service aims to save customers up to €420 annually and enhance the travel experience for passengers flying at least 12 times a year.

2025-03-24T09:38:15.649437-07:00

Reuters

Heathrow Shutdown Sparks Inquiry Amid Energy Resilience Concerns

2025-03-24T02:45:43.662581-07:00

New York Times

United Airlines Overhauls Lounge Access and Membership Pricing

2025-03-24T05:08:00.548692-07:00

Breitflyte

United Airlines Increases Lounge and Credit Card Fees, Enhances Perks

2025-03-24T06:15:23.621701-07:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Air Haifa Delays Haifa-Paphos Route, Security Ban Persists Air Haifa's inaugural Haifa-Paphos flight is postponed to May 1, indicating that Israeli airlines remain restricted from using Cypriot airports due to continuing security concerns throughout April. This affects Air Haifa’s expansion plans and highlights ongoing regional aviation security challenges.

2025-03-24T09:39:23.980219-07:00

Air Haifa Delays Haifa-Paphos Route, Security Ban Persists

Reuters

Ryanair Debuts 'Prime' Subscription with Seat and Insurance Savings Ryanair has launched 'Prime,' a €79 annual subscription for frequent flyers, offering free seat selection, travel insurance, and exclusive fare sales. The service aims to save customers up to €420 annually and enhance the travel experience for passengers flying at least 12 times a year.

2025-03-24T09:38:15.649437-07:00

Ryanair Debuts 'Prime' Subscription with Seat and Insurance Savings

Breitflyte

United Airlines Increases Lounge and Credit Card Fees, Enhances Perks United Airlines has announced substantial fee increases for its United Club membership and co-branded Chase credit cards, with hikes of up to 115% on lounge access. However, cardholders will receive enhanced travel perks and benefits, reflecting a strategic move to boost revenue from these services.

2025-03-24T06:15:23.621701-07:00

United Airlines Increases Lounge and Credit Card Fees, Enhances Perks

The Loadstar

Semiconductor Demand Offsets Decline in Air Cargo for Ecommerce While air freight faces challenges from dwindling ecommerce traffic, demand for semiconductors driven by AI applications presents a significant growth opportunity for airlines, potentially reshaping the air cargo market dynamics.

2025-03-24T05:43:23.965762-07:00

Semiconductor Demand Offsets Decline in Air Cargo for Ecommerce

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Lufthansa's A380 and Allegris Cabin Enhancements Target High-End Travelers Lufthansa is upgrading its A380 superjumbos with new Business and First Class cabins and launching its Allegris First-Class experience on routes from Munich, enhancing premium services with exclusive check-in areas and renovated lounges ahead of a busy travel season.

2025-03-24T05:19:37.522965-07:00

Lufthansa's A380 and Allegris Cabin Enhancements Target High-End Travelers

AerialFire

Entrol Provides AT802 Fire Boss Simulator for Cargolux's Aerial Firefighting Training Entrol has sold an Air Tractor AT802 Fire Boss simulator to Cargolux to bolster training for Aquarius Aerial Firefighting pilots. This simulator includes a fully replicated cockpit, advanced visual tech, and a custom database, and will be operational by December 2025.

2025-03-24T05:16:38.934762-07:00

Entrol Provides AT802 Fire Boss Simulator for Cargolux's Aerial Firefighting Training

New York Times

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United Airlines Overhauls Lounge Access and Membership Pricing United Airlines has significantly revamped its lounge policies, introducing higher membership fees, tiered access, and revised guest restrictions. These changes align with broader industry trends prioritizing exclusive access and enhanced experiences, following similar moves by other major carriers like Delta Air Lines.

2025-03-24T05:08:00.548692-07:00

United Airlines Overhauls Lounge Access and Membership Pricing

Cranky Flier

Airline Credit Cards: A Lucrative Financial Model Airline credit cards offer significant revenue advantages, adding substantial income through transaction fees and loyalty incentives. This model provides major carriers with an edge, reinforcing their dominant market positions.

2025-03-24T03:56:55.921630-07:00

Airline Credit Cards: A Lucrative Financial Model