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• Armin Kific
Montenegro has issued a €5.5 million PSO tender aimed at improving connectivity with the European Union. The procurement signals an intervention to support specific routes or services where market supply is deemed insufficient.
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JetBlue’s planned Florida network growth following its post-Spirit footprint exposes an operational “catch-22,” where near-term fuel costs can obscure whether underlying operational progress is actually holding up. The issue, flagged in the context of the carrier’s 2Q results, points to execution risk during network expansion.
Montenegro has issued a €5.5 million PSO tender aimed at improving connectivity with the European Union. The procurement signals an intervention to support specific routes or services where market supply is deemed insufficient.
Royal Jordanian said geopolitical developments in the Middle East, along with fuel costs that rose 37%, and operational disruption from airspace closures drove a sharp decline in first-half net profits. The airline noted that part of the higher fuel bill was covered via Jordanian government support, helping it remain profitable.
Cabo Verde’s government is weighing “all options” for Cabo Verde Airlines, a decision that could reshape the carrier’s ownership and operating model. The review indicates the state is considering restructuring pathways to address the airline’s future.
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LOT Polish Airlines will add Hanoi as its fifth Asian destination, launching a year-round Warsaw–Hanoi route. Ticket sales are open, with the inaugural service scheduled for 31 March 2027. The airline plans three flights per week on the new long-haul route.
Airlines are rolling out artificial-intelligence pricing that enables “dynamic precision” in seat selling, aiming to close pricing gaps that previously benefited travelers. The shift changes fare discovery dynamics and increases the likelihood that available prices move more continuously during shopping windows.
The Maldives and Ethiopia have signed a bilateral air services agreement, paving the way for direct air connectivity between the two countries. Under the deal, Ethiopian Airlines will gain fifth-freedom access to carry traffic via the Maldives, according to Ethiopia’s Civil Aviation Authority.
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Air France-KLM reported quarterly profit beating expectations, supported by revenue gains from premium and long-haul travel. The group also reduced its annual capacity guidance, while shares rose following the results, signaling improved earnings visibility but a more cautious capacity outlook.
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