The Air Current
• Julie Johnsson
Global airlines are relying more heavily on well-heeled passengers to offset high fuel costs, but winning their business is becoming harder—even for Singapore Airlines, long seen as a pacesetter. The backlash over its cabin design highlights the challenge of meeting premium travelers’ expectations.
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Global airlines are relying more heavily on well-heeled passengers to offset high fuel costs, but winning their business is becoming harder—even for Singapore Airlines, long seen as a pacesetter. The backlash over its cabin design highlights the challenge of meeting premium travelers’ expectations.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines called for timely government support as carriers face sharply higher fuel prices and operational problems. At its 70th Assembly of Presidents, the group adopted four resolutions, including passenger-rights regulation—a subject absent from its resolutions since 2018—and cabin safety.
Airline executives at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines’ Assembly of Presidents on Nov. 13 described supply-chain problems as a structural disruption, with one CEO saying they would remain for some time. Leaders also cited ongoing cost challenges, calling the situation unacceptable.
Adani Group’s airport subsidiary is seeking to raise about 94 billion rupees ($1 billion) from global investors, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed fundraising follows a similar-sized raise two months ago, underscoring the company’s continued effort to secure capital for its airport business.
EHang says its EH216-S autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft completed Sri Lanka’s first human-carrying eVTOL flights during demonstrations in Colombo on Nov. 11, 2026. The flights extend the aircraft’s demonstrations into another national market, though the report provides no details on certification or commercial service plans.
The Philippines-based carrier expects to post a loss this year amid high fuel prices, but forecasts a return to positive performance next year as external pressures ease. Cebu Pacific cites cost discipline and market leadership in support of its outlook.
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