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Melbourne Airport's 2027 draft plan targets 75 million passengers by 2047
Melbourne Airport has released its draft Master Plan 2027, aiming to double passenger capacity to 75 million by 2047. Key projects include a
United lowers meal preorder threshold to 900 miles, adding 420 daily flights
United Airlines now allows meal preorders on flights over 900 miles, down from 1,190 miles. The change adds 420 daily flights and up to 65,0
SIA and Air India deepen codeshare with standalone bookings from October
SIA and Air India will allow standalone codeshare bookings from 15 October, removing the previous requirement to include a flight by the mar
Virgin Atlantic adds winter-only Heathrow-Phuket nonstops
Virgin Atlantic has started a seasonal nonstop service between London Heathrow and Phuket, operating three times weekly until late March 202
Philippine Airlines launches first premium cabin sale with 40% off
Philippine Airlines has launched its first-ever Premium Cabin Seat Sale, offering up to 40% off international base fares. The promotion runs
dnata expands accessibility services at Dubai International with new tech
dnata has introduced new ambulifts, mobility buggies, and autonomous wheelchairs at Dubai International. Over 3,500 staff completed hidden d
Virgin Atlantic rolls out NDC across UK trade channels
Virgin Atlantic has launched NDC in the UK, providing trade partners with a more flexible retailing experience. The phased rollout includes
Avelo Airlines adds Sarasota and West Palm Beach from Dallas-area airport
Avelo Airlines will launch flights from McKinney National Airport to Sarasota-Bradenton and West Palm Beach in December, expanding its netwo
Southwest revamps Rapid Rewards with new tiers and global airline partners
Southwest Airlines will overhaul its Rapid Rewards programme in 2027 with new tiers, expanded redemption, and partners including Icelandair,
JAL and ANA seek higher fuel surcharges for November-December tickets
Japan Airlines and ANA have filed proposals with Japan's transport ministry to raise international fuel surcharges for tickets issued in Nov
United accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, adds fleet tracker
United Airlines now offers Starlink Wi-Fi on nearly half its daily flights, with a new tracker tool for passengers. The carrier aims to comp
Embraer and Portugália extend E-Jet component support pact
Embraer and Portugália Airlines have renewed their Component Pool Programme covering 19 E-Jets. The deal supports 12 E-190s and seven E-195s