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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 17, 2026

​Gulf Airlines Face Long Climb Back After War, Says Former Etihad Chief James Hogan 

Former Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan warns Gulf airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad may require up to two...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 13, 2026

​Lufthansa City Center International Partners with Acai Travel to Advance AI Automation 

Lufthansa City Center International has partnered with Acai Travel to introduce AI-powered automation tools across its global travel agency network....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 7, 2026

​Thailand Risks Losing Competitive Edge as Airport Charges Rise 

Thailand’s proposed airport charge increase is drawing criticism from tourism operators already struggling with rising costs and slower demand. Industry...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 6, 2026

​Europe’s Summer of Anxiety: War, Oil and the Fragile Future of Global Tourism 

As tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz disrupt aviation and energy markets, Europe’s tourism industry faces mounting uncertainty...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 4, 2026

​From Safari to Beach: Air Tanzania Opens Seamless Travel Route to Seychelles 

Air Tanzania has launched its inaugural Dar es Salaam–Seychelles route, marked by a ceremonial welcome at Seychelles International Airport. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 3, 2026

​Airline 2050: Beyond the Seat – Building the Future-Ready Airline 

Airline leaders at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition outlined how the industry must evolve beyond seat...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 3, 2026

​Emirates President Sir Tim Clark on Resilience, Innovation, and the Future of Aviation 

The live video interview by CNN anchor Richard Quest with the Emirates president, Sir Tim Clark, shared how Emirates rebuilt...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 2, 2026

​Gulf Airlines Race to Recover as Fragile Stability Returns to Middle East Skies 

Middle East aviation is rebounding as Gulf carriers restore routes amid fragile regional stability. Qatar Airways leads in resuming flights...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 30, 2026

​ANA Group Reports Record-Breaking Financial Results Amid Strong Travel Demand 

ANA Group reported record financial results for fiscal 2025–2026, driven by strong inbound travel demand and cargo expansion. The Japanese...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 29, 2026

​Amadeus Moves to Acquire IPS for €1.2 Billion, Redefining the Future of Seamless Travel 

Amadeus plans to acquire Idemia Public Security for €1.2 billion, expanding into biometrics and digital identity. The move strengthens its...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 29, 2026

​A New Transatlantic Bridge: Alaska Airlines Connects Seattle to Rome 

Alaska Airlines’ first nonstop Seattle–Rome flight marks a historic expansion into Europe, connecting Alaska and Hawaii more seamlessly with Italy....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 28, 2026

​Wizz Air Adds Disruption Rebooking Tool as Travel Sector Embraces Flexibility 

Wizz Air has introduced a paid disruption-assistance tool offering real-time rebooking options during delays and cancellations. The move reflects a...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 27, 2026

​Southwest Airlines Joins IATA Data Program, Expanding Global Coverage 

Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program, boosting participation to 190 airlines and strengthening global schedule data sharing....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 25, 2026

​Iran Reopens Tehran Airport to Commercial Flights as Region Tests Fragile Aviation Stability 

Iran has resumed commercial flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport after weeks of conflict, signaling a fragile return to civilian...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 24, 2026

​Air Canada’s New Airbus Jet Signals a Subtle Shift in Global Aviation Politics 

Air Canada’s first Airbus A321XLR delivery marks a turning point in fleet strategy and signals a broader shift among Canadian...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 22, 2026

​Samoa: The Last Place on Earth to Truly Switch Off 

Remote, unhurried and far removed from global tensions, Samoa is emerging as one of the world’s last true escape destinations....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 21, 2026

​Airbus Deepens Cybersecurity Push as Aviation Faces Rising Digital Threats 

Airbus is strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities with the planned acquisition of Quarkslab, as aviation faces rising digital threats. With increasing...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 21, 2026

​Thailand Mourns Visionary Founder of Bangkok Airways and BDMS 

Thailand mourns the passing of Dr. Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, visionary founder of Bangkok Airways and Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, at 93....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 16, 2026

​United–American Merger Rumors Test Trump’s America First Strategy 

Rumors of a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines are raising major questions across the aviation industry. While...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 15, 2026

​Lufthansa’s Proud 100-Year Celebration Derailed by Strikes 

Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary, meant to celebrate a century of aviation excellence, was overshadowed by strikes that grounded flights worldwide. As...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 14, 2026

​22 Nations Back Landmark ICAO Call to Action for Safer, Greener Aviation by 2050 

Twenty-two countries have endorsed the Marrakech Call to Action at ICAO’s GISS 2026, committing to a safer, more sustainable aviation...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 14, 2026

​Southwest Airlines Appoints First Chief Digital & Marketing Officer in Customer Experience Evolution 

Southwest Airlines has appointed its first Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, Sabrina Callahan, alongside Nandika Suri as VP of Rapid...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 13, 2026

​Saudi Aviation Boom Raises Big Questions for the Middle East 

Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is expanding rapidly, driving demand for over 58,000 new pilots in the Middle East. As fleets...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 12, 2026

​How Air Astana’s Sleeper Seats Could Redefine Economy Travel 

Air Astana is testing a simple but disruptive idea: turning three economy seats into a flat sleeping space. As airlines...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 12, 2026

​Air Seychelles Charts New Routes Around Conflict Zones, Recasting Travel to the One Big Wow 

Air Seychelles announced a third new route to Europe, Istanbul, after Paris and Rome– expanding its strategy to bypass Middle...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 15, 2026

​Aviation’s Climate Reckoning Demands Action, Not Delay 

Global aviation stands at a critical crossroads as governments and industry leaders prepare for ICAO Aviation Climate Week. ICAO Secretary...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 10, 2026

​Airlines Rebuild for a More Fragile World 

At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Berlin, airline executives warned that aviation’s biggest challenge is no longer demand recovery...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 6, 2026

​Canada Lands Historic Airbus Deal as It Repositions Against U.S. Economic Dominance 

Canada’s record-breaking Airbus-AirAsia agreement for 150 A220 aircraft marks more than a manufacturing victory. It reveals a broader Canadian strategy...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 4, 2026

​BREAKING: Fresh Iran Strike Raises Fears UAE Airspace Reopening Could Be Short-Lived 

A fresh Iranian missile-drone strike on the UAE in the last 3 hours has raised urgent questions about the stability...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 4, 2026

​Boeing’s Comeback Challenge: Safety Fears, Airbus Rivalry, and Lost Trust 

Boeing faces renewed scrutiny after safety failures and production issues, while Airbus gains ground globally. Political tensions during the Donald...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 3, 2026

​The End of Cheap Flights: Spirit’s Fall and the New Reality of Air Travel 

Spirit Airlines’ sudden collapse marks the end of ultra-cheap air travel in the United States. As fares rise and competition...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 3, 2026

​Spirit Dug Its Own Grave 

The collapse of Spirit Airlines marks more than a financial failure—it reveals the limits of a business model built on...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 2, 2026

​Japan Airlines vs. the World: How Robotics Is Reshaping Aviation and Tourism 

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to assist with baggage handling and ground operations, signaling a shift in aviation automation....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 29, 2026

​IATA Urges African Governments to Elevate Aviation as Driver of Growth and Integration 

The International Air Transport Association urges African governments to treat aviation as critical infrastructure for economic growth. At its Focus...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 29, 2026

​Africa’s Aviation Growth Collides with Financing Barriers 

Africa’s aviation sector is expanding rapidly, but high financing costs and blocked funds continue to limit growth. The Cape Town...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 28, 2026

​Munich Becomes Lufthansa’s Answer to Dubai and Singapore 

Lufthansa is transforming transit travel into a tourism opportunity with its new Munich stopover program. Following global airline trends, the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 27, 2026

​American-United Merger: United’s Grand Vision Meets a Hard Reality 

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby issued a public statement today outlining his vision for a potential merger between United Airlines...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 26, 2026

​Ryanair Cuts Berlin Flights as Costs Rise in Germany 

Ryanair’s decision to scale back operations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport highlights deeper structural issues in Germany’s aviation market. Rising costs,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 25, 2026

​Global Fuel Shortage Forces Airlines to Cut International Routes 

Global aviation faces disruption as fuel shortages force airlines to cancel or reduce major international routes. From Abuja–London to transatlantic...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 22, 2026

​Fraport AG Inaugurates Landmark Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport 

Fraport AG has inaugurated Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport, marking the largest infrastructure project in its history. The €4 billion...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 21, 2026

​Phu Quoc International Airport to Become Fully Self-Service Aviation Hub Ahead of APEC 2027 

Phu Quoc International Airport is undergoing a major transformation into a fully self-service aviation hub ahead of APEC 2027, powered...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 21, 2026

​IATA Expands Presence in Central Asia with New Uzbekistan Office and BSP Launch 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding into Tashkent with a new office and upcoming BSP launch, boosting aviation...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 19, 2026

​Growth Meets Disruption Across Airlines and Hotels: Global Travel Brief — April 19, 2026 

Global travel is advancing on two fronts: airlines and hotels are investing in premium services, loyalty, and strategic expansion, while...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 15, 2026

​Aviation Industry Faces Data Bottleneck Despite Record Tech Investment, New Report Finds 

The aviation industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, yet fragmented data systems continue to limit returns....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 14, 2026

​Korean Air’s Record Quarter Signals Broader Shift in Global Aviation Amid Crisis and Changing Travel Patterns 

Korean Air’s record first-quarter results highlight strong Europe and transit demand amid geopolitical disruptions. While the Middle East crisis is...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 14, 2026

​Global Travel & Tourism News Report (April 14, 2026) 

The past 24 hours and latest global headlines reveal a strong surge in air connectivity, experiential hotel openings, and regional...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 13, 2026

​Back to Normal? EL AL’s Bold Expansion Raises Bigger Questions About War, Risk, and the Skies Above the Middle East 

Airlines are often the first to retreat in times of war—and among the last to return. That is why the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 13, 2026

​Record 2025 for Global Airports — But Is 2026 Already at Risk? 

Global aviation celebrated a record 2025, with ACI reporting 9.8 billion passengers worldwide. Yet escalating Middle East tensions disrupting key...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 12, 2026

​Global Travel & 24h Tourism Executive Summary 11-12 April 2026 

Global travel faces continued disruption as geopolitical tensions impact aviation, fuel supply, and cruise operations, while luxury and experiential travel...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·April 10, 2026

​STARLUX Airlines Launches Bali Service, Targeting Growing U.S.–Southeast Asia Travel Demand 

STARLUX Airlines is launching Taipei–Bali flights, giving U.S. travelers seamless one-stop access to Indonesia’s top leisure destination. The move highlights...
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