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You can’t avoid fare increases, says IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh as Q2 loss narrows: The airline’s fuel expenses rose 67.2 percent to Rs9,967 crore in the ...
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Global Airline Industry’s Woes Go From Bad To Worse With Deadly Houthi Strikes On Riyadh Airport - American…
benzinga.com/markets/commodities/26/10/62289687/global-airline-industrys-woes-go-from-bad-to-worse-with-deadly-houthi-strikes-on-riyadh-airport
World Airline Awards 2026: IndiGo Named As 'Cleanest Airline' In India And South Asia
ndtv.com/travel/world-airline-awards-indigo-named-as-cleanest-airline-in-india-and-south-asia-12095788
IndiGo’s online bookings and check-in hit snag, but flight ops ‘normal’: Following its operational meltdown in early December, which attracted severe public ...
indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/indigo-reservation-platform-outage-web-checkin-booking-glitch-10840545/
The Star-Ledger Aug 03
Willie Walsh takes over as IndiGo CEO to lead next phase of global expansion: India's largest airline, IndiGo, has officially welcomed Willie Walsh as its new ...
aviation24.be/airlines/indigo/willie-walsh-takes-over-as-indigo-ceo-to-lead-next-phase-of-global-expansion/
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Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines head Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO: The Tata Group-owned carrier hopes the aviation veteran can replicate his success at ...
livemint.com/companies/news/air-india-new-ceo-tewolde-gebremariam-11785937178297.html
Airline Completes Decade-Long Secret Project to Transform Long-Haul Cabins: The project features a groundbreaking flight offering the world's first "Wellbeing ...
newsweek.com/project-sunrise-qantas-new-direct-flights-sydney-london-nyc-transform-long-haul-cabins-12289058
Operating environment challenging, but won’t change IndiGo’s direction: New CEO Walsh to staff
indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/indigo-ceo-willie-walsh-long-haul-expansion-aviation-challenges-10817879/
IndiGo bets on global expansion amid aviation challenges: Walsh says evolving airspace restrictions and supply chain constraints reinforce the airline's ...
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-indigo-bets-on-global-expansion-amid-aviation-challenges-4310247/
Airspace, supply chain issues will not derail IndiGo strategy: Willie Walsh: In his first address to employees, the new CEO said airspace disruptions ...
business-standard.com/industry/aviation/indigo-willie-walsh-international-expansion-airspace-supply-chain-challenges-126080400902_1.html
352 significant technical defects reported in flight operations till June; DGCA issued 382 show-cause notices
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-352-significant-technical-defects-reported-in-flight-operations-till-june-dgca-issued-382-show-cause-notices-4310069/
Budget airline grounds two flight routes from London Heathrow Airport: IndiGo has announced it will stop flights between London Heathrow and Delhi and Mumbai in ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/indigo-flights-london-heathrow-airport-37510437
AeroTime Aug 03
Willie Walsh begins his first day as IndiGo CEO: Seasoned aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh has begun his first day as the new CEO at IndiGo ...
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Dream turns sour? IndiGo to sunset Dreamliner operations: IndiGo has decided to pull the plug on its Dreamliner operations. This comes amidst renewed fighting in ...
firstpost.com/business/indigo-suspends-dreamliner-operations-long-haul-retreat-14035562.html
Willie Walsh: Engine OEMs Could Learn From Boeing: Willie Walsh reflects on IATA's challenges, Boeing's turnaround and the airline industry's path to ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/willie-walsh-engine-oems-could-learn-boeing
Aviation24.be Jul 27
IATA appoints Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director ...
aviation24.be/organisations/iata-international-air-transport-association/iata-appoints-saadia-zahidi-as-first-female-director-general/
Iran war leaves crisis-weary European airlines ready for a shakeout: Gglobal airline industry last month nearly halved its 2026 profit forecast ...
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What are the EU’s new baggage rules — and what do they mean for me?: The European Council has green lit reforms that will mean one free piece of overhead locker ...
thetimes.com/travel/advice/what-are-the-eus-new-baggage-rules-bmshk70fc
muscatdaily.com Jul 16
Airport passengers fall 9.3% in Oman, 29% in ME: Oman airport traffic fell 9.3% as regional conflict slowed aviation, though Middle East demand shows recovery ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/15/airport-passengers-fall-9-3-in-oman-29-in-me/
ATW Identifies Key Priorities For IATA's Incoming Chief: Three focus areas for IATA's new leader, according to ATW.
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/atw-identifies-key-priorities-iatas-incoming-chief
Willie Walsh: Stop Firefighting Supply Chain Problems And Fix It: IATA director general urges industry action now.
aviationweek.com/mro/supply-chain/willie-walsh-stop-firefighting-supply-chain-problems-fix-it
Middle East conflict drags global air travel despite resilient demand: International passenger traffic falls 1.6% in May, but demand outside the conflict-hit ...
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-middle-east-conflict-drags-global-air-travel-despite-resilient-demand-4280020/
Aviation24.be Jun 30
Middle East conflict pushes global air passenger demand down 2.2% in May: Global air passenger demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026 as the ongoing conflict ...
aviation24.be/organisations/iata-international-air-transport-association/middle-east-conflict-pushes-global-air-passenger-demand-down-2-2-in-may/
The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5860631/jet-fuel-airfare-iran-war
One Mile at a Time Jun 16
Profitable Aer Lingus May Be Forced To Shrink Because It’s Not Greedy Enough: IAG may force Aer Lingus to shrink due to lack of profitability, even though the ...
onemileatatime.com/news/profitable-aer-lingus-shrink-not-greedy-enough/
‘I’d be concerned’: Former IAG boss Willie Walsh casts doubt on Aer Lingus’s future
businesspost.ie/companies/id-be-concerned-former-iag-boss-willie-walsh-casts-doubt-on-aer-linguss-future/
Paid articlePaywall Post Script: Willie Walsh’s boredom; developer’s yacht going for half price; Collisons’ multi-million home sale
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Iran War: Airline Association Expects More Bankruptcies: Airlines worldwide are struggling with higher fuel costs—according to the International Air Transport ...
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Willie Walsh warns Dublin could lose new airline routes
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Airline profits are set to plummet this year as jet fuel costs soar, IATA warns: The industry body now expects combined net profit of $23 billion this year ...
qz.com/iata-airline-profits-halve-jet-fuel-costs-2026-060826
Opec+ increases production quotas for fourth successive month
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- The UAE’s withdrawal removes the cartel’s second-largest spare capacity holder and key rival to Saudi Arabia.
- OPEC’s influence diminishes to its lowest level since the 1980s, controlling under a third of worldwide crude output.
- The Strait of Hormuz blockade currently cuts nearly 20% of global production but will reopen, causing a supply surge.
- Facing slowing demand, the UAE plans to boost oil output aggressively to maximize revenue before prices drop.
the biggest energy crisis in history.— International Energy Agency (IEA) described the situation as 'the biggest energy crisis in history'.
Criticism of Boeing and Airbus: Global Association Expects Airline Bankruptcies and Takeovers
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Emirates president Tim Clark warns that weaker airlines could fail if the Iran war drags on, with budget carriers most exposed ... Show more
Willie Walsh warns Europe of danger of extending carbon costs to global flights
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Yorkshire Live Jun 08
The 11 airlines collapsed with holidays cancelled for passengers in 2026 - full list
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Airlines find the grass isn't always greener with new engines: Airline CEOs complained that manufacturers aren't making enough of their engines and that they're ...
cnbc.com/2026/06/08/airline-engines-ge-pratt-rtx.html
Airlines Take $100 Billion Jet Fuel Hit—Plunging Profits By 50% In 2026: The global airline industry is coming to terms with higher jet fuel prices as the new ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/06/08/airlines-profit-hit-jet-fuel-increase/
Iran war fuel shock wipes out half of airline profits in 2026: Revenues are forecast to rise strongly and passenger traffic to hit new records ...
euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/the-jet-fuel-shock-wipes-out-half-of-the-global-airline-industrys-expected-profits
Etihad Airways expects summer recovery and keeps airfares steady despite rising jet fuel prices
thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/06/08/etihad-airways-expects-summer-recovery-and-keeps-airfares-steady-despite-rising-jet-fuel-prices/
Aviation industry halves profit forecast: Airlines are having to cope with huge additional costs due to high fuel prices and are significantly increasing prices ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/iata-kerosin-li.3495266
Airfares will take longer than expected to return to normal levels, says global airline body
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/airfares-will-take-longer-than-expected-to-return-to-normal-levels-says-global-airline-body
Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill this year
theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/07/air-fare-rises-inevitable-as-airlines-face-extra-100bn-jet-fuel-bill-this-year
Jet fuel prices expected to be 70% higher this year – Willie Walsh
businesspost.ie/companies/jet-fuel-prices-expected-to-be-70-higher-this-year-willie-walsh/
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High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says
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KLM extends Middle East flight cancellations to August amid Iran war: The routes have been suspended since 1 March due to the conflict
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/klm-flight-cancellations-dubai-riyadh-b2984167.html
Daily Memo: The Next IATA Director General Has Their Work Cut Out For Them: Aviation has always been a political industry, and it has only gotten worse. For IATA ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/daily-memo-next-iata-director-general-has-their-work-cut-out-them
Paid articlePaywallIndiGo FY26: How big will the forex impact be amid West Asian turbulence?: Rising oil prices and West Asia disruptions may heavily weigh on IndiGo’s FY26 ...
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Eight travel warnings for UK tourists with holidays booked this summer: Here's an outline of all the latest travel news as well as warnings to help holidaymakers ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/eight-travel-warnings-uk-tourists-33944410
EX-BA and Aer Lingus boss issues warning for those flying on holiday this summer: Willie Walsh said that although there is no need to panic over potential jet ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/ex-ba-aer-lingus-boss-33943614
UK travellers issued holiday warning over higher airline ticket prices: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz will result in higher ticket costs for airline ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/world-news/uk-travellers-issued-holiday-warning-33943240
The UK faces a "major" jet fuel problem with price hikes on European air fares "inevitable" due to the Iran war, it has been warned ... Show more
Make Your Day Apr 25
The Darlington boxer who saved the Quakers football club: “ALL I remember when I was young is men coming in the house and talking about football and Feethams ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26042597.darlington-boxer-saved-quakers-football-club/
Europe faces summer flight cancellations from jet fuel shortage, IATA says: Flights in Europe could start to be cancelled from the end of May due to a lack of ...
reuters.com/business/europe-faces-summer-flight-cancellations-jet-fuel-shortage-iata-says-2026-04-17/
Despite ceasefire: Kerosene remains scarce, flying expensive: Kerosene prices react with a delay: Disrupted refineries, longer flight routes ...
telepolis.de/article/Trotz-Waffenruhe-Kerosin-bleibt-knapp-Fliegen-teuer-11248932.html
Jet fuel supply will take months to recover even if Hormuz remains open: IATA chief
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/04/08/jet-fuel-supply-will-take-months-to-recover-even-if-hormuz-remains-open-iata-chief
IndiGo's Willie Walsh: India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming chief
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Successor to Pieter Elbers: Willie Walsh becomes CEO of Indigo: The Indian low-cost airline Indigo has appointed Willie Walsh as its new CEO ...
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India's IndiGo names IATA head Willie Walsh as new CEO: NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo named Willie Walsh, the current director general of ...
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Willie Walsh appointed chief executive of India’s largest airline IndiGo
businesspost.ie/companies/willie-walsh-appointed-chief-executive-of-indias-largest-airline-indigo/
Paid articlePaywall Willie Walsh talks fuel crisis, rising ticket prices and retirement
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Paid articlePaywall Global aviation chief Willie Walsh wants ‘early results’ from Dublin airport cap removal
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Post Script: Patrick Collison says too much; Willie Walsh takes out his crystal ball
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Paid articlePaywall Josh Willie named new Tasmanian Labor leader after party officially concedes election defeat
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Dublin Airport passenger cap causing ‘quite a bit of anger’ among US airlines – Willie Walsh
irishtimes.com/business/2025/06/25/dublin-airport-passenger-cap-causing-quite-a-bit-of-anger-among-us-airlines-willie-walsh/
The Dublin Airport passenger cap is viewed 'with ridicule' by airline CEOs says International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh ... Show more
Willie Walsh: Europe ‘arrogant’ preaching on air travel
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‘Total madness’ that Dublin Airport is held back by passenger cap, airlines chief Willie Walsh says
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IATA: Trade conflicts slow growth in air traffic: The number of passengers has increased. But aviation is likely to miss an important revenue target this year ...
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Aviation and Trump's tariffs: IATA forecasts significantly lower growth: The airlines have gathered for their annual meeting. There, it's all about ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/iata-indien-zoelle-luftfahrt-li.3262875
Trump tariffs’ impact on airlines similar to hit from 9/11 aftermath, Iata chief says
thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2025/04/15/trump-tariffs-impact-on-airlines-similar-to-hit-from-911-aftermath-iata-chief-says/
Diarmaid Ferriter: The vagina detector test at the entrance to the Vatican is not about to be decommissioned
irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/03/21/the-vagina-detector-test-at-the-entrance-to-the-vatican-is-not-about-to-be-decommissioned/
‘The kindest, most genuine human you could ever meet’: Anthony Daly pays tribute to Bishop Willie Walsh
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