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Philippine Airlines set to join oneworld in 2027

Philippine Airlines has received an official invitation to join the oneworld® alliance, with plans to become the alliance’s newest member in 2027. The decision was announced during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, positioning PAL to expand oneworld’s footprint in Asia and Southeast Asia.

2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

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IATA warns jet-fuel volatility is leaving many airlines unhedged to price swings

2026-06-03T06:42:40.450220-07:00

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IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists

2026-06-01T23:41:43.696812-07:00

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Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l

2026-05-07T08:09:00.273045-07:00

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Philippine Airlines set to join oneworld in 2027 Philippine Airlines has received an official invitation to join the oneworld® alliance, with plans to become the alliance’s newest member in 2027. The decision was announced during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, positioning PAL to expand oneworld’s footprint in Asia and Southeast Asia.

2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

Philippine Airlines set to join oneworld in 2027

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IATA VP warns Middle East carriers against deferring jet orders amid Iran-war uncertainty IATA’s vice president says postponing aircraft orders due to Iran-war-driven uncertainty and higher jet-fuel prices would be costly for Middle Eastern airlines in the long run. The warning underscores how the conflict is reshaping fleet and investment decisions beyond near-term route adjustments.

2026-06-06T09:51:41.441962-07:00

IATA VP warns Middle East carriers against deferring jet orders amid Iran-war uncertainty

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IATA warns jet-fuel volatility is leaving many airlines unhedged to price swings IATA’s fuel head says many airlines are being hit hard by jet-fuel price swings and that not all carriers are positioned to hedge their exposure. The warning underscores how uneven hedging coverage can translate volatility into near-term cost pressure even when demand holds up.

2026-06-03T06:42:40.450220-07:00

IATA warns jet-fuel volatility is leaving many airlines unhedged to price swings

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IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists IATA’s data shows global air passenger demand fell 3.4% in April 2026, attributing the decline to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The print-through adds to the demand headwinds already reflected across carriers’ capacity and route decisions in the region.

2026-06-01T23:41:43.696812-07:00

IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists

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IATA: April 2026 passenger demand down 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict weighs on traffic; AAPA says international numbers broad IATA reported global passenger demand (RPK) fell 3.4% year-on-year in April 2026, attributing the decline to the Middle East conflict. AAPA said April international traffic was “broadly unchanged” at 32.4 million, with growth moderated by sharply higher fuel costs, constraining capacity and demand momentum.

2026-05-28T12:11:35.305572-07:00

IATA: April 2026 passenger demand down 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict weighs on traffic; AAPA says international numbers broad

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Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability Lufthansa Cargo has achieved comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications, aligning its pharmaceutical handling with IATA’s quality and cold-chain requirements. The certification underscores the carrier’s push to provide validated end-to-end processes for temperature-sensitive medical shipments.

2026-05-23T08:24:53.759838-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability

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Iran war reshapes Gulf travel behavior: carriers restore ~75% capacity, but demand stays “search-first” and fares face jet-fuel Since the Iran war disrupted Gulf airspace, Middle Eastern airlines have restored almost three-quarters of operational capacity, yet booking behavior has shifted—travelers appear to search without committing. IATA warns that elevated jet-fuel costs could push fares higher, even as international travel to/from India shows more resilience than the disruption might suggest.

2026-05-21T04:43:49.409532-07:00

Iran war reshapes Gulf travel behavior: carriers restore ~75% capacity, but demand stays “search-first” and fares face jet-fuel

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IATA projects Egypt’s passenger demand to grow faster than the global average—calls for regulation, infrastructure and sustainab IATA presented data at a Ground Handling Conference indicating Egypt’s aviation market is set for strong, above-global-average passenger growth over coming decades. The trade body urged government-industry collaboration to deliver cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability to support the ramp-up.

2026-05-20T08:26:37.132070-07:00

IATA projects Egypt’s passenger demand to grow faster than the global average—calls for regulation, infrastructure and sustainab

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Philippine Airlines set to join oneworld in 2027

IATA warns jet-fuel volatility is leaving many airlines unhedged to price swings

IATA: April 2026 global passenger demand drops 3.4% YoY as Middle East conflict persists

Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l

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