airline news

SkyWest Flight SKW4607 from Minneapolis to Detroit executed a return-to-origin diversion back to Minneapolis on July 23, 2026.

AirAsia launches a 3-day promotional fare campaign for flights from Malaysia to Thailand, with one-way rates starting at $39 (RM185).

Aer Lingus cuts transatlantic flights to Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis while scaling back Seattle services in a major long-haul network shift.

Europcar Express digital car rental launches at Dublin, Shannon, and Knock airports, allowing pre-arrival verification and locker key pickup.

Turkish Airlines signs a multi-year deal with CAE at Farnborough, acquiring 5 Full Flight Simulators and 2 training devices.

Nepal's domestic aviation passenger volume fell by 12% in FY 2025-2026 due to skyrocketing fuel costs and a 40% rise in airfares.

Vietjet expands its Ho Chi Minh City to Australia routes and signs a trilateral capital partnership at the London Stock Exchange.

Turkish Airlines expands its pilot training infrastructure, ordering 12 HAVELSAN simulators to support its 800-aircraft fleet goal by 2033.

Finnair revises its 2026 ASK capacity growth to 1% while upgrading its revenue guidance to between €3.4 billion and €3.5 billion.

Turkish Airlines joins SAFFA Fund I, partnering with Airbus and Burnham Sterling to secure sustainable aviation fuel production.

Hobart Airport in Tasmania receives the AAA Business Excellence Award, highlighting progress on its $200 million terminal expansion project.

Thai Airways expands its fleet and benefits from Thailand's 2.45 billion Baht tourism stimulus, driving recovery in late 2026.