London Heathrow Airport

UK’s CAA proposes a slight increase in charges at Heathrow as airport looks to build third runway

The UK's aviation regulator has attempted to strike a balance when proposing passenger charges at LHR.

Azul

Azul prepares for post-bankruptcy: three takeaways from its 2025 results

Azul has set itself up for a post-bankruptcy future with a strong 2025.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines continues to be loss-making in January

Spirit Airlines ended the month with over $822 million in adjusted cash and restricted cash.

Volaris

Volaris’ shareholders approve merger with Viva, paving the way for the two LCCs to join forces

Viva and Volaris' merger still has to clear regulatory approvals.

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines adds fuel surcharge for loyalty redemption flights

The surcharge was added due to rising jet fuel prices resulting from the conflict in Iran.

Featured

Winter Holiday Travel Efficiency: Do European Airports Really Beat the US?

The Engine Cowl is pleased to publish the following article written by Eli Masinter, founder of GOscore. You can also watch or listen to our accompanying interview with Eli on The Airline Tech Podcast. Ep 1: How GOscore optimizes airline ground operations using satellite data - with Garth Lund and Eli

ITA Airways

ITA Airways confirms that it was profitable in 2025

However, the Italian carrier warned that it will have to slash its lease payments to ensure long-term profitability.

Network

Lithuania open to financing new airline routes, including to London-Heathrow, after losing London-City route

However, direct connections to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can be hard to find, given the airport's limited capacity and slots.

Wizz Air

Wizz Air to trial in-flight connectivity, introduces in-seat ordering from passengers’ devices

Wizz Air's in-flight connectivity trial will be limited to five UK-based aircraft.

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines to launch Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s commercial operations in June

Porter Airlines said its operations at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) will complement its flights from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

airBaltic

airBaltic expands seasonal leisure operation outside the Baltic states

airBaltic's winter expansion focuses on airports outside of the Baltic States.

United Airlines

United Airlines targets premium routes with 222-seat Boeing 787-9s

By 2028, United Airlines should have 33 Boeing 787-9s with the Elevated interiors.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways acquires London Heathrow slot from Air France

Qatar Airways gained a slot for additional daily operations at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Airline Tech

The Airline Tech Podcast: How GOscore optimizes airline ground operations using satellite data

Every airline wants to improve on-time performance while keeping aircraft in the air for longer. In this episode, Garth Lund speaks with Eli Masinter, founder of GOscore, about using ADS-B satellite data to measure how long aircraft spend on the ground, and how airlines and airports compare. Why

Finnair

Finnair prioritizes practicality in its fleet strategy with E195-E2 order and second-hand A320ceos

Finnair will confirm the delivery dates of the second-hand Airbus A320ceo family aircraft at a later date.

Wizz Air

Wizz Air continues expanding in Italy, cementing its position as the country’s second-largest short-haul airline

Wizz Air is adding additional aircraft at its bases in three Italian cities.

Southwest Airlines

Have Southwest Airlines’ product changes been successful?

Southwest Airlines' executives are very confident that the answer is yes.

United Airlines

Despite a strong revenue environment, United Airlines is taking a proactive approach to combat fuel prices

United Airlines believes that the current spike in fuel prices could lead to an opportunity to expand its margins. But how?

EL AL

Israel’s EL AL estimates $4 million of losses on days when it did not operate any flights during Iran conflict

EL AL said that it has resumed limited flights since the initial days of the conflict.

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines says premium revenue remains resilient despite Iran conflict

Delta Air Lines looked to reaffirm its confidence that premium revenue strength will continue despite the conflict in Iran.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand details flight cuts from Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington

Air New Zealand said it is consolidating its flights amid rising jet fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.

podcast

Airline Insight: Why is IAG delivering double the margin of its rivals?

While Lufthansa and Air France-KLM navigate complex turnarounds, IAG is delivering a 15% operating margin. In our debut episode of Airline Insight, John Strickland and Garth Lund break down the strategic divide between Europe’s "Big Three" and what 2026 holds for the sector. What we dive

JetBlue

JetBlue upgrades Q1 2026 unit revenue guidance

However, JetBlue experienced two winter storms in Q1 2026, which negatively affected its quarterly results.

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines downgrades Q1 2026 EPS outlook despite strong revenue performance

Frontier Airlines remarked that travel demand has been strong during both peak and off-peak periods.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines $2.7 billion loss: three takeaways from its 2025 results

Spirit Airlines previously estimated it would be profitable in 2027.