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The recent strong seasonal growth in demand and capacity to Europe looks likely to continue in Summer 2025 with strong capacity growth to Italy, Spain and France - as the current strength of the US Dollar makes those destinations good value for money.
\n
In an interesting development, the three major US legacy airlines have increased capacity for the forthcoming season, while a more cautious approach has been adopted by the low-cost airlines.
\n\n
This summer should be another strong season for airlines across the North American market. However, there are perhaps more potential threats to that performance, a softening of the US dollar could certainly impact demand to Europe, wider trade related issues could also impact demand, while broader consumer demand could be subject to recessionary pressures in the US if tariffs are put into effect. All of which will keep airline management teams looking closely at forward bookings and other such indicators as the summer goes by and they begin to plan their winter operations.
\n
While the clocks have already sprung forward in North America, the IATA Summer 2025 season is still a few weeks away from launching but with most airlines now settled on their summer schedules we’ve looked at how networks and capacity are changing year-on-year (YoY).
\n
First, a quick overview of key stats for Summer 2025 and the North American market:
\nMexico remains the largest international market served from North America with 15.6 million scheduled seats during Summer 2025, a YoY growth of 8%.
\nThe recent strong seasonal growth in demand and capacity to Europe looks likely to continue in Summer 2025 with strong capacity growth to Italy, Spain and France - as the current strength of the US Dollar makes those destinations good value for money.
\nIn an interesting development, the three major US legacy airlines have increased capacity for the forthcoming season, while a more cautious approach has been adopted by the low-cost airlines.
\n\n
This summer should be another strong season for airlines across the North American market. However, there are perhaps more potential threats to that performance, a softening of the US dollar could certainly impact demand to Europe, wider trade related issues could also impact demand, while broader consumer demand could be subject to recessionary pressures in the US if tariffs are put into effect. All of which will keep airline management teams looking closely at forward bookings and other such indicators as the summer goes by and they begin to plan their winter operations.
\n
While the clocks have already sprung forward in North America, the IATA Summer 2025 season is still a few weeks away from launching but with most airlines now settled on their summer schedules we’ve looked at how networks and capacity are changing year-on-year (YoY).
\n
First, a quick overview of key stats for Summer 2025 and the North American market:
\nMexico remains the largest international market served from North America with 15.6 million scheduled seats during Summer 2025, a YoY growth of 8%.
\nThe recent strong seasonal growth in demand and capacity to Europe looks likely to continue in Summer 2025 with strong capacity growth to Italy, Spain and France - as the current strength of the US Dollar makes those destinations good value for money.
\nIn an interesting development, the three major US legacy airlines have increased capacity for the forthcoming season, while a more cautious approach has been adopted by the low-cost airlines.
\n\n
This summer should be another strong season for airlines across the North American market. However, there are perhaps more potential threats to that performance, a softening of the US dollar could certainly impact demand to Europe, wider trade related issues could also impact demand, while broader consumer demand could be subject to recessionary pressures in the US if tariffs are put into effect. All of which will keep airline management teams looking closely at forward bookings and other such indicators as the summer goes by and they begin to plan their winter operations.
\n
While the clocks have already sprung forward in North America, the IATA Summer 2025 season is still a few weeks away from launching but with most airlines now settled on their summer schedules we’ve looked at how networks and capacity are changing year-on-year (YoY).
\n
First, a quick overview of key stats for Summer 2025 and the North American market:
\nMexico remains the largest international market served from North America with 15.6 million scheduled seats during Summer 2025, a YoY growth of 8%.
\nThe recent strong seasonal growth in demand and capacity to Europe looks likely to continue in Summer 2025 with strong capacity growth to Italy, Spain and France - as the current strength of the US Dollar makes those destinations good value for money.
\nIn an interesting development, the three major US legacy airlines have increased capacity for the forthcoming season, while a more cautious approach has been adopted by the low-cost airlines.
\n\n
This summer should be another strong season for airlines across the North American market. However, there are perhaps more potential threats to that performance, a softening of the US dollar could certainly impact demand to Europe, wider trade related issues could also impact demand, while broader consumer demand could be subject to recessionary pressures in the US if tariffs are put into effect. All of which will keep airline management teams looking closely at forward bookings and other such indicators as the summer goes by and they begin to plan their winter operations.
\n
While the clocks have already sprung forward in North America, the IATA Summer 2025 season is still a few weeks away from launching but with most airlines now settled on their summer schedules we’ve looked at how networks and capacity are changing year-on-year (YoY).
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First, a quick overview of key stats for Summer 2025 and the North American market:
\nMexico remains the largest international market served from North America with 15.6 million scheduled seats during Summer 2025, a YoY growth of 8%.
\nThe recent strong seasonal growth in demand and capacity to Europe looks likely to continue in Summer 2025 with strong capacity growth to Italy, Spain and France - as the current strength of the US Dollar makes those destinations good value for money.
\nIn an interesting development, the three major US legacy airlines have increased capacity for the forthcoming season, while a more cautious approach has been adopted by the low-cost airlines.
\n\n
This summer should be another strong season for airlines across the North American market. However, there are perhaps more potential threats to that performance, a softening of the US dollar could certainly impact demand to Europe, wider trade related issues could also impact demand, while broader consumer demand could be subject to recessionary pressures in the US if tariffs are put into effect. All of which will keep airline management teams looking closely at forward bookings and other such indicators as the summer goes by and they begin to plan their winter operations.
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\n\nFrom the days of Laker Airways and People Express, plus other pioneers, the thought of low-cost long-haul travel has both excited and left travellers stranded around the globe. Various airlines at some time or other have collapsed, leaving legacy airlines quietly smiling as they rescue passengers with “special recovery fares”.
\nAs established low-cost airlines once again venture into the long-haul market and some ambitious new start-ups emerge, we’ve had another look at the market to identify any crucial insights that could influence a carrier's likelihood of success.
\nApplying a notional minimum sector length of 3,400 nautical miles there are 14 airlines operating low-cost long-haul services this year. Out of these 14 only five have managed to operate since 2015 (see table below). Across the five “long-term survivors” each have very different ownership and operating structures, which explains their continued survival up to the present day.
\n\n
Jetstar Airways with a fleet of B787s fill a very important gap in the leisure and Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market for the larger QANTAS Group where the mainline carrier concentrates on serving the premium business markets with their connectivity to major international markets. Both airlines compete head-to-head on a series of routes, and competition is particularly fierce to New Zealand with Auckland a key destination for both carriers. While the concept of two airlines owned by the same parent may seem strange there is clearly enough market for both Jetstar and Qantas to compete, and with very different pricing levels the two carriers are certainly competitive against each other.
\nIn many markets, it’s a well-practised strategy for an airline to develop their own low-cost brand as a means of differentiating product, network expansion, and deterring external competition, all while protecting the core business and higher revenues of the mainstream brand. In Europe, Lufthansa expanded the Germanwings network to fill that space, however the airline subsequently ceased operations. IAG have the LEVEL brand operating out of Barcelona to major VFR and leisure destinations such as Miami and Buenos Aires, although LEVEL only distribute and sell using the IB flight prefix of their parent company.
\nDual branding within an airline group makes commercial sense in most cases if the respective marketing departments can create sufficient differentiation in the brands and particularly in those soft areas such as personality and organisational culture.
\nScoot are another example of the family airline structure with the Singaporean airline fulfilling both the regional and longer-haul network requirements of the parent company Singapore Airlines. This year, the two airlines will compete across 21 routes including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Denpasar. These destinations are valuable for both connecting and leisure markets, making competition between the carriers inevitable. Scoot operate some 56 routes with a competitive Singapore Airlines dimension, with Ko Samui the largest. They also have a mixed fleet, like Jetstar, that works well across both their long-haul and short-haul sectors.
\n
It may be entrepreneurial spirit, or just a case of ‘in the right place at the right time’, but there is a small cluster of low-cost long-haul airlines that serve very specific markets:
\nIt’s always seemed that for long-haul airlines a key challenge has been to achieve a point of critical mass where they both have enough aircraft and a stable network with minimal seasonal churn to allow them to develop from a solid base. Looking at this year’s current schedules across the long-haul low-cost carriers (LCCs) and applying that 3,500 NM minimum sector length, only two airlines are operating more than 20 daily services, for many of the airlines the daily frequencies are in the low double digits.
\nNetwork churn has also been a challenge for some of the long-haul LCCs. Although all airlines must deal with seasonal demand, LCCs may be more exposed as price is a key sales tool and market stimulation essential. While Jetstar will make no changes to their route network this summer compared to the winter programme and Azul will only add their seasonal Oporto service, Norse will churn five new routes at the expense of dropping London Gatwick – Las Vegas and leasing out aircraft to IndiGo. For Norse developing long-haul low-cost services from Athens to New York (head to head with Emirates) and Los Angeles depending on US originating traffic, may have a whole new series of risk given recent developments and the spending power of the US Dollar.
\nThe long-term success, or indeed survival, of a long-haul LCC hinges on maintaining the lowest possible costs. For many airlines seeking to operate in this sector is almost impossible after the early years as lease costs increase and overheads creep up for apparently no reason. Given the importance of cost control it is perhaps no surprise that those long-haul LCCs that have managed to survive, although not grow in many cases, are based in emergent markets where operating costs are typically lower than in the more developed markets of Western Europe and North America.
\nWhile plenty of legacy airlines would like that to be the case, it’s very unlikely. Aviation is dynamic and even now with the challenges of aircraft supply there are always some spare aircraft available. With new markets always appearing, emergent markets, increased consumer wealth, and access to credit - someone will always see an opportunity and the barriers to market entry are increasingly low.
\nThe key question is how many of those airlines will themselves churn and how many will survive more than a decade in operation; that’s the challenge.
\n
Is there a market for long-haul low-cost airlines? It’s a question that has been asked for at least a decade, and this question is likely to persist for another decade. And the answer: probably, but it depends where you are!
\n\nFrom the days of Laker Airways and People Express, plus other pioneers, the thought of low-cost long-haul travel has both excited and left travellers stranded around the globe. Various airlines at some time or other have collapsed, leaving legacy airlines quietly smiling as they rescue passengers with “special recovery fares”.
\nAs established low-cost airlines once again venture into the long-haul market and some ambitious new start-ups emerge, we’ve had another look at the market to identify any crucial insights that could influence a carrier's likelihood of success.
\nApplying a notional minimum sector length of 3,400 nautical miles there are 14 airlines operating low-cost long-haul services this year. Out of these 14 only five have managed to operate since 2015 (see table below). Across the five “long-term survivors” each have very different ownership and operating structures, which explains their continued survival up to the present day.
\n\n
Jetstar Airways with a fleet of B787s fill a very important gap in the leisure and Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market for the larger QANTAS Group where the mainline carrier concentrates on serving the premium business markets with their connectivity to major international markets. Both airlines compete head-to-head on a series of routes, and competition is particularly fierce to New Zealand with Auckland a key destination for both carriers. While the concept of two airlines owned by the same parent may seem strange there is clearly enough market for both Jetstar and Qantas to compete, and with very different pricing levels the two carriers are certainly competitive against each other.
\nIn many markets, it’s a well-practised strategy for an airline to develop their own low-cost brand as a means of differentiating product, network expansion, and deterring external competition, all while protecting the core business and higher revenues of the mainstream brand. In Europe, Lufthansa expanded the Germanwings network to fill that space, however the airline subsequently ceased operations. IAG have the LEVEL brand operating out of Barcelona to major VFR and leisure destinations such as Miami and Buenos Aires, although LEVEL only distribute and sell using the IB flight prefix of their parent company.
\nDual branding within an airline group makes commercial sense in most cases if the respective marketing departments can create sufficient differentiation in the brands and particularly in those soft areas such as personality and organisational culture.
\nScoot are another example of the family airline structure with the Singaporean airline fulfilling both the regional and longer-haul network requirements of the parent company Singapore Airlines. This year, the two airlines will compete across 21 routes including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Denpasar. These destinations are valuable for both connecting and leisure markets, making competition between the carriers inevitable. Scoot operate some 56 routes with a competitive Singapore Airlines dimension, with Ko Samui the largest. They also have a mixed fleet, like Jetstar, that works well across both their long-haul and short-haul sectors.
\n
It may be entrepreneurial spirit, or just a case of ‘in the right place at the right time’, but there is a small cluster of low-cost long-haul airlines that serve very specific markets:
\nIt’s always seemed that for long-haul airlines a key challenge has been to achieve a point of critical mass where they both have enough aircraft and a stable network with minimal seasonal churn to allow them to develop from a solid base. Looking at this year’s current schedules across the long-haul low-cost carriers (LCCs) and applying that 3,500 NM minimum sector length, only two airlines are operating more than 20 daily services, for many of the airlines the daily frequencies are in the low double digits.
\nNetwork churn has also been a challenge for some of the long-haul LCCs. Although all airlines must deal with seasonal demand, LCCs may be more exposed as price is a key sales tool and market stimulation essential. While Jetstar will make no changes to their route network this summer compared to the winter programme and Azul will only add their seasonal Oporto service, Norse will churn five new routes at the expense of dropping London Gatwick – Las Vegas and leasing out aircraft to IndiGo. For Norse developing long-haul low-cost services from Athens to New York (head to head with Emirates) and Los Angeles depending on US originating traffic, may have a whole new series of risk given recent developments and the spending power of the US Dollar.
\nThe long-term success, or indeed survival, of a long-haul LCC hinges on maintaining the lowest possible costs. For many airlines seeking to operate in this sector is almost impossible after the early years as lease costs increase and overheads creep up for apparently no reason. Given the importance of cost control it is perhaps no surprise that those long-haul LCCs that have managed to survive, although not grow in many cases, are based in emergent markets where operating costs are typically lower than in the more developed markets of Western Europe and North America.
\nWhile plenty of legacy airlines would like that to be the case, it’s very unlikely. Aviation is dynamic and even now with the challenges of aircraft supply there are always some spare aircraft available. With new markets always appearing, emergent markets, increased consumer wealth, and access to credit - someone will always see an opportunity and the barriers to market entry are increasingly low.
\nThe key question is how many of those airlines will themselves churn and how many will survive more than a decade in operation; that’s the challenge.
\n
Is there a market for long-haul low-cost airlines? It’s a question that has been asked for at least a decade, and this question is likely to persist for another decade. And the answer: probably, but it depends where you are!
\n\nFrom the days of Laker Airways and People Express, plus other pioneers, the thought of low-cost long-haul travel has both excited and left travellers stranded around the globe. Various airlines at some time or other have collapsed, leaving legacy airlines quietly smiling as they rescue passengers with “special recovery fares”.
\nAs established low-cost airlines once again venture into the long-haul market and some ambitious new start-ups emerge, we’ve had another look at the market to identify any crucial insights that could influence a carrier's likelihood of success.
\nApplying a notional minimum sector length of 3,400 nautical miles there are 14 airlines operating low-cost long-haul services this year. Out of these 14 only five have managed to operate since 2015 (see table below). Across the five “long-term survivors” each have very different ownership and operating structures, which explains their continued survival up to the present day.
\n\n
Jetstar Airways with a fleet of B787s fill a very important gap in the leisure and Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market for the larger QANTAS Group where the mainline carrier concentrates on serving the premium business markets with their connectivity to major international markets. Both airlines compete head-to-head on a series of routes, and competition is particularly fierce to New Zealand with Auckland a key destination for both carriers. While the concept of two airlines owned by the same parent may seem strange there is clearly enough market for both Jetstar and Qantas to compete, and with very different pricing levels the two carriers are certainly competitive against each other.
\nIn many markets, it’s a well-practised strategy for an airline to develop their own low-cost brand as a means of differentiating product, network expansion, and deterring external competition, all while protecting the core business and higher revenues of the mainstream brand. In Europe, Lufthansa expanded the Germanwings network to fill that space, however the airline subsequently ceased operations. IAG have the LEVEL brand operating out of Barcelona to major VFR and leisure destinations such as Miami and Buenos Aires, although LEVEL only distribute and sell using the IB flight prefix of their parent company.
\nDual branding within an airline group makes commercial sense in most cases if the respective marketing departments can create sufficient differentiation in the brands and particularly in those soft areas such as personality and organisational culture.
\nScoot are another example of the family airline structure with the Singaporean airline fulfilling both the regional and longer-haul network requirements of the parent company Singapore Airlines. This year, the two airlines will compete across 21 routes including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Denpasar. These destinations are valuable for both connecting and leisure markets, making competition between the carriers inevitable. Scoot operate some 56 routes with a competitive Singapore Airlines dimension, with Ko Samui the largest. They also have a mixed fleet, like Jetstar, that works well across both their long-haul and short-haul sectors.
\n
It may be entrepreneurial spirit, or just a case of ‘in the right place at the right time’, but there is a small cluster of low-cost long-haul airlines that serve very specific markets:
\nIt’s always seemed that for long-haul airlines a key challenge has been to achieve a point of critical mass where they both have enough aircraft and a stable network with minimal seasonal churn to allow them to develop from a solid base. Looking at this year’s current schedules across the long-haul low-cost carriers (LCCs) and applying that 3,500 NM minimum sector length, only two airlines are operating more than 20 daily services, for many of the airlines the daily frequencies are in the low double digits.
\nNetwork churn has also been a challenge for some of the long-haul LCCs. Although all airlines must deal with seasonal demand, LCCs may be more exposed as price is a key sales tool and market stimulation essential. While Jetstar will make no changes to their route network this summer compared to the winter programme and Azul will only add their seasonal Oporto service, Norse will churn five new routes at the expense of dropping London Gatwick – Las Vegas and leasing out aircraft to IndiGo. For Norse developing long-haul low-cost services from Athens to New York (head to head with Emirates) and Los Angeles depending on US originating traffic, may have a whole new series of risk given recent developments and the spending power of the US Dollar.
\nThe long-term success, or indeed survival, of a long-haul LCC hinges on maintaining the lowest possible costs. For many airlines seeking to operate in this sector is almost impossible after the early years as lease costs increase and overheads creep up for apparently no reason. Given the importance of cost control it is perhaps no surprise that those long-haul LCCs that have managed to survive, although not grow in many cases, are based in emergent markets where operating costs are typically lower than in the more developed markets of Western Europe and North America.
\nWhile plenty of legacy airlines would like that to be the case, it’s very unlikely. Aviation is dynamic and even now with the challenges of aircraft supply there are always some spare aircraft available. With new markets always appearing, emergent markets, increased consumer wealth, and access to credit - someone will always see an opportunity and the barriers to market entry are increasingly low.
\nThe key question is how many of those airlines will themselves churn and how many will survive more than a decade in operation; that’s the challenge.
\n
Is there a market for long-haul low-cost airlines? It’s a question that has been asked for at least a decade, and this question is likely to persist for another decade. And the answer: probably, but it depends where you are!
\n\nFrom the days of Laker Airways and People Express, plus other pioneers, the thought of low-cost long-haul travel has both excited and left travellers stranded around the globe. Various airlines at some time or other have collapsed, leaving legacy airlines quietly smiling as they rescue passengers with “special recovery fares”.
\nAs established low-cost airlines once again venture into the long-haul market and some ambitious new start-ups emerge, we’ve had another look at the market to identify any crucial insights that could influence a carrier's likelihood of success.
\nApplying a notional minimum sector length of 3,400 nautical miles there are 14 airlines operating low-cost long-haul services this year. Out of these 14 only five have managed to operate since 2015 (see table below). Across the five “long-term survivors” each have very different ownership and operating structures, which explains their continued survival up to the present day.
\n\n
Jetstar Airways with a fleet of B787s fill a very important gap in the leisure and Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market for the larger QANTAS Group where the mainline carrier concentrates on serving the premium business markets with their connectivity to major international markets. Both airlines compete head-to-head on a series of routes, and competition is particularly fierce to New Zealand with Auckland a key destination for both carriers. While the concept of two airlines owned by the same parent may seem strange there is clearly enough market for both Jetstar and Qantas to compete, and with very different pricing levels the two carriers are certainly competitive against each other.
\nIn many markets, it’s a well-practised strategy for an airline to develop their own low-cost brand as a means of differentiating product, network expansion, and deterring external competition, all while protecting the core business and higher revenues of the mainstream brand. In Europe, Lufthansa expanded the Germanwings network to fill that space, however the airline subsequently ceased operations. IAG have the LEVEL brand operating out of Barcelona to major VFR and leisure destinations such as Miami and Buenos Aires, although LEVEL only distribute and sell using the IB flight prefix of their parent company.
\nDual branding within an airline group makes commercial sense in most cases if the respective marketing departments can create sufficient differentiation in the brands and particularly in those soft areas such as personality and organisational culture.
\nScoot are another example of the family airline structure with the Singaporean airline fulfilling both the regional and longer-haul network requirements of the parent company Singapore Airlines. This year, the two airlines will compete across 21 routes including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Denpasar. These destinations are valuable for both connecting and leisure markets, making competition between the carriers inevitable. Scoot operate some 56 routes with a competitive Singapore Airlines dimension, with Ko Samui the largest. They also have a mixed fleet, like Jetstar, that works well across both their long-haul and short-haul sectors.
\n
It may be entrepreneurial spirit, or just a case of ‘in the right place at the right time’, but there is a small cluster of low-cost long-haul airlines that serve very specific markets:
\nIt’s always seemed that for long-haul airlines a key challenge has been to achieve a point of critical mass where they both have enough aircraft and a stable network with minimal seasonal churn to allow them to develop from a solid base. Looking at this year’s current schedules across the long-haul low-cost carriers (LCCs) and applying that 3,500 NM minimum sector length, only two airlines are operating more than 20 daily services, for many of the airlines the daily frequencies are in the low double digits.
\nNetwork churn has also been a challenge for some of the long-haul LCCs. Although all airlines must deal with seasonal demand, LCCs may be more exposed as price is a key sales tool and market stimulation essential. While Jetstar will make no changes to their route network this summer compared to the winter programme and Azul will only add their seasonal Oporto service, Norse will churn five new routes at the expense of dropping London Gatwick – Las Vegas and leasing out aircraft to IndiGo. For Norse developing long-haul low-cost services from Athens to New York (head to head with Emirates) and Los Angeles depending on US originating traffic, may have a whole new series of risk given recent developments and the spending power of the US Dollar.
\nThe long-term success, or indeed survival, of a long-haul LCC hinges on maintaining the lowest possible costs. For many airlines seeking to operate in this sector is almost impossible after the early years as lease costs increase and overheads creep up for apparently no reason. Given the importance of cost control it is perhaps no surprise that those long-haul LCCs that have managed to survive, although not grow in many cases, are based in emergent markets where operating costs are typically lower than in the more developed markets of Western Europe and North America.
\nWhile plenty of legacy airlines would like that to be the case, it’s very unlikely. Aviation is dynamic and even now with the challenges of aircraft supply there are always some spare aircraft available. With new markets always appearing, emergent markets, increased consumer wealth, and access to credit - someone will always see an opportunity and the barriers to market entry are increasingly low.
\nThe key question is how many of those airlines will themselves churn and how many will survive more than a decade in operation; that’s the challenge.
\n
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\nAs established low-cost airlines once again venture into the long-haul market and some ambitious new start-ups emerge, we’ve had another look at the market to identify any crucial insights that could influence a carrier's likelihood of success.
\nApplying a notional minimum sector length of 3,400 nautical miles there are 14 airlines operating low-cost long-haul services this year. Out of these 14 only five have managed to operate since 2015 (see table below). Across the five “long-term survivors” each have very different ownership and operating structures, which explains their continued survival up to the present day.
\n\n
Jetstar Airways with a fleet of B787s fill a very important gap in the leisure and Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market for the larger QANTAS Group where the mainline carrier concentrates on serving the premium business markets with their connectivity to major international markets. Both airlines compete head-to-head on a series of routes, and competition is particularly fierce to New Zealand with Auckland a key destination for both carriers. While the concept of two airlines owned by the same parent may seem strange there is clearly enough market for both Jetstar and Qantas to compete, and with very different pricing levels the two carriers are certainly competitive against each other.
\nIn many markets, it’s a well-practised strategy for an airline to develop their own low-cost brand as a means of differentiating product, network expansion, and deterring external competition, all while protecting the core business and higher revenues of the mainstream brand. In Europe, Lufthansa expanded the Germanwings network to fill that space, however the airline subsequently ceased operations. IAG have the LEVEL brand operating out of Barcelona to major VFR and leisure destinations such as Miami and Buenos Aires, although LEVEL only distribute and sell using the IB flight prefix of their parent company.
\nDual branding within an airline group makes commercial sense in most cases if the respective marketing departments can create sufficient differentiation in the brands and particularly in those soft areas such as personality and organisational culture.
\nScoot are another example of the family airline structure with the Singaporean airline fulfilling both the regional and longer-haul network requirements of the parent company Singapore Airlines. This year, the two airlines will compete across 21 routes including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Denpasar. These destinations are valuable for both connecting and leisure markets, making competition between the carriers inevitable. Scoot operate some 56 routes with a competitive Singapore Airlines dimension, with Ko Samui the largest. They also have a mixed fleet, like Jetstar, that works well across both their long-haul and short-haul sectors.
\n
It may be entrepreneurial spirit, or just a case of ‘in the right place at the right time’, but there is a small cluster of low-cost long-haul airlines that serve very specific markets:
\nIt’s always seemed that for long-haul airlines a key challenge has been to achieve a point of critical mass where they both have enough aircraft and a stable network with minimal seasonal churn to allow them to develop from a solid base. Looking at this year’s current schedules across the long-haul low-cost carriers (LCCs) and applying that 3,500 NM minimum sector length, only two airlines are operating more than 20 daily services, for many of the airlines the daily frequencies are in the low double digits.
\nNetwork churn has also been a challenge for some of the long-haul LCCs. Although all airlines must deal with seasonal demand, LCCs may be more exposed as price is a key sales tool and market stimulation essential. While Jetstar will make no changes to their route network this summer compared to the winter programme and Azul will only add their seasonal Oporto service, Norse will churn five new routes at the expense of dropping London Gatwick – Las Vegas and leasing out aircraft to IndiGo. For Norse developing long-haul low-cost services from Athens to New York (head to head with Emirates) and Los Angeles depending on US originating traffic, may have a whole new series of risk given recent developments and the spending power of the US Dollar.
\nThe long-term success, or indeed survival, of a long-haul LCC hinges on maintaining the lowest possible costs. For many airlines seeking to operate in this sector is almost impossible after the early years as lease costs increase and overheads creep up for apparently no reason. Given the importance of cost control it is perhaps no surprise that those long-haul LCCs that have managed to survive, although not grow in many cases, are based in emergent markets where operating costs are typically lower than in the more developed markets of Western Europe and North America.
\nWhile plenty of legacy airlines would like that to be the case, it’s very unlikely. Aviation is dynamic and even now with the challenges of aircraft supply there are always some spare aircraft available. With new markets always appearing, emergent markets, increased consumer wealth, and access to credit - someone will always see an opportunity and the barriers to market entry are increasingly low.
\nThe key question is how many of those airlines will themselves churn and how many will survive more than a decade in operation; that’s the challenge.
\n
Is there a market for long-haul low-cost airlines? It’s a question that has been asked for at least a decade, and this question is likely to persist for another decade. And the answer: probably, but it depends where you are!
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\n","post_body":"February may have been the shortest month of the year, but that didn’t mean fewer innovations were launched in the airline industry—quite the opposite. Airline innovation is back at full steam, and if one trend has dominated recent developments, it’s the unstoppable momentum of AI.
\n\nFrom personalized digital assistants to automation breakthroughs, AI continues to drive transformation across customer interactions, airline operations, and the traveler experience.
\nThis month’s OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar highlights three of the most exciting real-world innovation launches—showcasing how airlines, airports, and technology providers are putting AI and digital solutions to work in ways that have immediate, tangible impact.
\nLet’s dive in, starting with Innovation #1, which explores how Generative AI is reshaping airline customer interactions.
\nOver the past few years, airline customer service has been under immense pressure—with long hotline wait times, limited self-service options, and chaotic airport service counters during flight disruptions fueling rising passenger frustration. While airlines cautiously experimented with AI-powered service tools throughout 2023, the past few months have marked a turning point.
\nGenerative AI is no longer an experiment—it’s becoming a core part of airline customer interactions.
\nIn just the past four weeks, several airlines have launched AI-powered chatbots and digital assistants to streamline customer service. Leading the charge is Qatar Airways, expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered virtual assistant, Sama, with emotionally aware AI and in-flight personalization.
\nQatar Airways introduced Sama last year as a holographic virtual assistant on its metaverse platform QVerse, mobile app, and website. Now, the airline has enhanced Sama with advanced AI capabilities, setting new standards for hyper-personalized travel experiences.
\nQatar Airways is pushing the boundaries of AI-powered airline experiences, combining Generative AI, emotional recognition, and holographic interfaces to redefine airline-customer interactions.
\nWhile Qatar Airways is at the forefront, other airlines have also been doubling down on AI-driven service tools in the past month. Here are three examples:
\nWhat all these examples show: 2025 is shaping up to be the year AI goes from hype to real-world impact in Airline Tech.
\n![](\"https://www.oag.com/hubfs/Radar%20Chart%201-png.png\")
While airlines are increasingly adopting AI-powered assistants within their own ecosystems, a major AI development outside the immediate airline sector could have big implications for how flights and travel services are booked in the near future.
\nThe big news? Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistant powered by Generative AI, marking a major evolution from the pre-programmed Alexa voice assistant model of the past.
\nThis move positions Amazon alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta in the race to build AI-driven personal assistants at scale, with Alexa+ promising to be significantly more conversational, smarter, and highly personalized compared to its predecessor.
\nThe potential impact on travel booking could be significant. Alexa+ is not just a voice assistant—it is designed to work behind the scenes to coordinate multiple services at once, which is particularly relevant for trip planning.
\nUnlike other AI players, Amazon is rolling the service out at no additional cost for Prime members–an aggressive distribution move that could quickly scale adoption.
\nWhile airlines are actively integrating AI-powered assistants into their own apps and websites, Amazon’s Alexa+ could become a powerful third-party interface for travel bookings.
\nWith its deep ecosystem and customer-first integrations, Amazon has a strong track record of making digital consumer tools feel more intuitive and frictionless than traditional airline and travel booking interfaces.
\nWhether Alexa+ truly reshapes travel booking remains to be seen, but it signals a growing shift toward AI-driven, voice-first trip planning that airlines and travel brands will need to watch closely.
\n![](\"https://www.oag.com/hubfs/Radar%20Chart%202-png.png\")
While AI has dominated recent Airline-Tech discussions, our final innovation of the month operates outside the AI space—but its impact on travelers should not be underestimated.
\nThe innovation? Skyscanner has launched DROPS, an app-exclusive feature that alerts users when flight prices drop by more than 20% compared to their lowest price in the past seven days.
\nThe lack of price transparency in flight bookings is a long-standing frustration among many travelers. Airlines and travel platforms use dynamic pricing models that often leave customers uncertain about whether they’re truly getting the best deal.
\nSkyscanner’s DROPS joins a growing wave of intuitive booking features aimed at solving this problem, much like:
\nAll these features reflect a clear industry trend—travel platforms are competing to offer smarter, more automated solutions to help travelers get more control and visibility over pricing.
\nWhile AI-powered booking assistants (like Amazon’s Alexa+ and OpenAI’s Operator) may reshape trip planning in the long term, intelligent, data-driven pricing tools like DROPS address an immediate and practical need for travelers today.
\n![](\"https://www.oag.com/hubfs/Radar%20Chart%203-png.png\")
We hope this month's edition served as a great reminder that innovation in Airline-Tech happens on multiple levels.
\nFrom straightforward yet impactful deal-flagging tools to more disruptive AI-powered travel assistants that could reshape the airline distribution landscape, innovation comes in many forms—some refining existing processes, others redefining entire business models.
\nAs the pace of transformation accelerates, staying informed is more important than ever.
\nThat’s exactly what we’re here for. Each month, we track and analyze the most meaningful developments in Airline-Tech—so you don’t have to. We hope to see you again next month.
\nKeep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
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\n\nFrom personalized digital assistants to automation breakthroughs, AI continues to drive transformation across customer interactions, airline operations, and the traveler experience.
\nThis month’s OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar highlights three of the most exciting real-world innovation launches—showcasing how airlines, airports, and technology providers are putting AI and digital solutions to work in ways that have immediate, tangible impact.
\nLet’s dive in, starting with Innovation #1, which explores how Generative AI is reshaping airline customer interactions.
\nOver the past few years, airline customer service has been under immense pressure—with long hotline wait times, limited self-service options, and chaotic airport service counters during flight disruptions fueling rising passenger frustration. While airlines cautiously experimented with AI-powered service tools throughout 2023, the past few months have marked a turning point.
\nGenerative AI is no longer an experiment—it’s becoming a core part of airline customer interactions.
\nIn just the past four weeks, several airlines have launched AI-powered chatbots and digital assistants to streamline customer service. Leading the charge is Qatar Airways, expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered virtual assistant, Sama, with emotionally aware AI and in-flight personalization.
\nQatar Airways introduced Sama last year as a holographic virtual assistant on its metaverse platform QVerse, mobile app, and website. Now, the airline has enhanced Sama with advanced AI capabilities, setting new standards for hyper-personalized travel experiences.
\nQatar Airways is pushing the boundaries of AI-powered airline experiences, combining Generative AI, emotional recognition, and holographic interfaces to redefine airline-customer interactions.
\nWhile Qatar Airways is at the forefront, other airlines have also been doubling down on AI-driven service tools in the past month. Here are three examples:
\nWhat all these examples show: 2025 is shaping up to be the year AI goes from hype to real-world impact in Airline Tech.
\n
While airlines are increasingly adopting AI-powered assistants within their own ecosystems, a major AI development outside the immediate airline sector could have big implications for how flights and travel services are booked in the near future.
\nThe big news? Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistant powered by Generative AI, marking a major evolution from the pre-programmed Alexa voice assistant model of the past.
\nThis move positions Amazon alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta in the race to build AI-driven personal assistants at scale, with Alexa+ promising to be significantly more conversational, smarter, and highly personalized compared to its predecessor.
\nThe potential impact on travel booking could be significant. Alexa+ is not just a voice assistant—it is designed to work behind the scenes to coordinate multiple services at once, which is particularly relevant for trip planning.
\nUnlike other AI players, Amazon is rolling the service out at no additional cost for Prime members–an aggressive distribution move that could quickly scale adoption.
\nWhile airlines are actively integrating AI-powered assistants into their own apps and websites, Amazon’s Alexa+ could become a powerful third-party interface for travel bookings.
\nWith its deep ecosystem and customer-first integrations, Amazon has a strong track record of making digital consumer tools feel more intuitive and frictionless than traditional airline and travel booking interfaces.
\nWhether Alexa+ truly reshapes travel booking remains to be seen, but it signals a growing shift toward AI-driven, voice-first trip planning that airlines and travel brands will need to watch closely.
\n
While AI has dominated recent Airline-Tech discussions, our final innovation of the month operates outside the AI space—but its impact on travelers should not be underestimated.
\nThe innovation? Skyscanner has launched DROPS, an app-exclusive feature that alerts users when flight prices drop by more than 20% compared to their lowest price in the past seven days.
\nThe lack of price transparency in flight bookings is a long-standing frustration among many travelers. Airlines and travel platforms use dynamic pricing models that often leave customers uncertain about whether they’re truly getting the best deal.
\nSkyscanner’s DROPS joins a growing wave of intuitive booking features aimed at solving this problem, much like:
\nAll these features reflect a clear industry trend—travel platforms are competing to offer smarter, more automated solutions to help travelers get more control and visibility over pricing.
\nWhile AI-powered booking assistants (like Amazon’s Alexa+ and OpenAI’s Operator) may reshape trip planning in the long term, intelligent, data-driven pricing tools like DROPS address an immediate and practical need for travelers today.
\n
We hope this month's edition served as a great reminder that innovation in Airline-Tech happens on multiple levels.
\nFrom straightforward yet impactful deal-flagging tools to more disruptive AI-powered travel assistants that could reshape the airline distribution landscape, innovation comes in many forms—some refining existing processes, others redefining entire business models.
\nAs the pace of transformation accelerates, staying informed is more important than ever.
\nThat’s exactly what we’re here for. Each month, we track and analyze the most meaningful developments in Airline-Tech—so you don’t have to. We hope to see you again next month.
\nKeep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
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\n\nFrom personalized digital assistants to automation breakthroughs, AI continues to drive transformation across customer interactions, airline operations, and the traveler experience.
\nThis month’s OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar highlights three of the most exciting real-world innovation launches—showcasing how airlines, airports, and technology providers are putting AI and digital solutions to work in ways that have immediate, tangible impact.
\nLet’s dive in, starting with Innovation #1, which explores how Generative AI is reshaping airline customer interactions.
\nOver the past few years, airline customer service has been under immense pressure—with long hotline wait times, limited self-service options, and chaotic airport service counters during flight disruptions fueling rising passenger frustration. While airlines cautiously experimented with AI-powered service tools throughout 2023, the past few months have marked a turning point.
\nGenerative AI is no longer an experiment—it’s becoming a core part of airline customer interactions.
\nIn just the past four weeks, several airlines have launched AI-powered chatbots and digital assistants to streamline customer service. Leading the charge is Qatar Airways, expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered virtual assistant, Sama, with emotionally aware AI and in-flight personalization.
\nQatar Airways introduced Sama last year as a holographic virtual assistant on its metaverse platform QVerse, mobile app, and website. Now, the airline has enhanced Sama with advanced AI capabilities, setting new standards for hyper-personalized travel experiences.
\nQatar Airways is pushing the boundaries of AI-powered airline experiences, combining Generative AI, emotional recognition, and holographic interfaces to redefine airline-customer interactions.
\nWhile Qatar Airways is at the forefront, other airlines have also been doubling down on AI-driven service tools in the past month. Here are three examples:
\nWhat all these examples show: 2025 is shaping up to be the year AI goes from hype to real-world impact in Airline Tech.
\n
While airlines are increasingly adopting AI-powered assistants within their own ecosystems, a major AI development outside the immediate airline sector could have big implications for how flights and travel services are booked in the near future.
\nThe big news? Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistant powered by Generative AI, marking a major evolution from the pre-programmed Alexa voice assistant model of the past.
\nThis move positions Amazon alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta in the race to build AI-driven personal assistants at scale, with Alexa+ promising to be significantly more conversational, smarter, and highly personalized compared to its predecessor.
\nThe potential impact on travel booking could be significant. Alexa+ is not just a voice assistant—it is designed to work behind the scenes to coordinate multiple services at once, which is particularly relevant for trip planning.
\nUnlike other AI players, Amazon is rolling the service out at no additional cost for Prime members–an aggressive distribution move that could quickly scale adoption.
\nWhile airlines are actively integrating AI-powered assistants into their own apps and websites, Amazon’s Alexa+ could become a powerful third-party interface for travel bookings.
\nWith its deep ecosystem and customer-first integrations, Amazon has a strong track record of making digital consumer tools feel more intuitive and frictionless than traditional airline and travel booking interfaces.
\nWhether Alexa+ truly reshapes travel booking remains to be seen, but it signals a growing shift toward AI-driven, voice-first trip planning that airlines and travel brands will need to watch closely.
\n
While AI has dominated recent Airline-Tech discussions, our final innovation of the month operates outside the AI space—but its impact on travelers should not be underestimated.
\nThe innovation? Skyscanner has launched DROPS, an app-exclusive feature that alerts users when flight prices drop by more than 20% compared to their lowest price in the past seven days.
\nThe lack of price transparency in flight bookings is a long-standing frustration among many travelers. Airlines and travel platforms use dynamic pricing models that often leave customers uncertain about whether they’re truly getting the best deal.
\nSkyscanner’s DROPS joins a growing wave of intuitive booking features aimed at solving this problem, much like:
\nAll these features reflect a clear industry trend—travel platforms are competing to offer smarter, more automated solutions to help travelers get more control and visibility over pricing.
\nWhile AI-powered booking assistants (like Amazon’s Alexa+ and OpenAI’s Operator) may reshape trip planning in the long term, intelligent, data-driven pricing tools like DROPS address an immediate and practical need for travelers today.
\n
We hope this month's edition served as a great reminder that innovation in Airline-Tech happens on multiple levels.
\nFrom straightforward yet impactful deal-flagging tools to more disruptive AI-powered travel assistants that could reshape the airline distribution landscape, innovation comes in many forms—some refining existing processes, others redefining entire business models.
\nAs the pace of transformation accelerates, staying informed is more important than ever.
\nThat’s exactly what we’re here for. Each month, we track and analyze the most meaningful developments in Airline-Tech—so you don’t have to. We hope to see you again next month.
\nKeep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
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\n\nFrom personalized digital assistants to automation breakthroughs, AI continues to drive transformation across customer interactions, airline operations, and the traveler experience.
\nThis month’s OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar highlights three of the most exciting real-world innovation launches—showcasing how airlines, airports, and technology providers are putting AI and digital solutions to work in ways that have immediate, tangible impact.
\nLet’s dive in, starting with Innovation #1, which explores how Generative AI is reshaping airline customer interactions.
\nOver the past few years, airline customer service has been under immense pressure—with long hotline wait times, limited self-service options, and chaotic airport service counters during flight disruptions fueling rising passenger frustration. While airlines cautiously experimented with AI-powered service tools throughout 2023, the past few months have marked a turning point.
\nGenerative AI is no longer an experiment—it’s becoming a core part of airline customer interactions.
\nIn just the past four weeks, several airlines have launched AI-powered chatbots and digital assistants to streamline customer service. Leading the charge is Qatar Airways, expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered virtual assistant, Sama, with emotionally aware AI and in-flight personalization.
\nQatar Airways introduced Sama last year as a holographic virtual assistant on its metaverse platform QVerse, mobile app, and website. Now, the airline has enhanced Sama with advanced AI capabilities, setting new standards for hyper-personalized travel experiences.
\nQatar Airways is pushing the boundaries of AI-powered airline experiences, combining Generative AI, emotional recognition, and holographic interfaces to redefine airline-customer interactions.
\nWhile Qatar Airways is at the forefront, other airlines have also been doubling down on AI-driven service tools in the past month. Here are three examples:
\nWhat all these examples show: 2025 is shaping up to be the year AI goes from hype to real-world impact in Airline Tech.
\n
While airlines are increasingly adopting AI-powered assistants within their own ecosystems, a major AI development outside the immediate airline sector could have big implications for how flights and travel services are booked in the near future.
\nThe big news? Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistant powered by Generative AI, marking a major evolution from the pre-programmed Alexa voice assistant model of the past.
\nThis move positions Amazon alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta in the race to build AI-driven personal assistants at scale, with Alexa+ promising to be significantly more conversational, smarter, and highly personalized compared to its predecessor.
\nThe potential impact on travel booking could be significant. Alexa+ is not just a voice assistant—it is designed to work behind the scenes to coordinate multiple services at once, which is particularly relevant for trip planning.
\nUnlike other AI players, Amazon is rolling the service out at no additional cost for Prime members–an aggressive distribution move that could quickly scale adoption.
\nWhile airlines are actively integrating AI-powered assistants into their own apps and websites, Amazon’s Alexa+ could become a powerful third-party interface for travel bookings.
\nWith its deep ecosystem and customer-first integrations, Amazon has a strong track record of making digital consumer tools feel more intuitive and frictionless than traditional airline and travel booking interfaces.
\nWhether Alexa+ truly reshapes travel booking remains to be seen, but it signals a growing shift toward AI-driven, voice-first trip planning that airlines and travel brands will need to watch closely.
\n
While AI has dominated recent Airline-Tech discussions, our final innovation of the month operates outside the AI space—but its impact on travelers should not be underestimated.
\nThe innovation? Skyscanner has launched DROPS, an app-exclusive feature that alerts users when flight prices drop by more than 20% compared to their lowest price in the past seven days.
\nThe lack of price transparency in flight bookings is a long-standing frustration among many travelers. Airlines and travel platforms use dynamic pricing models that often leave customers uncertain about whether they’re truly getting the best deal.
\nSkyscanner’s DROPS joins a growing wave of intuitive booking features aimed at solving this problem, much like:
\nAll these features reflect a clear industry trend—travel platforms are competing to offer smarter, more automated solutions to help travelers get more control and visibility over pricing.
\nWhile AI-powered booking assistants (like Amazon’s Alexa+ and OpenAI’s Operator) may reshape trip planning in the long term, intelligent, data-driven pricing tools like DROPS address an immediate and practical need for travelers today.
\n
We hope this month's edition served as a great reminder that innovation in Airline-Tech happens on multiple levels.
\nFrom straightforward yet impactful deal-flagging tools to more disruptive AI-powered travel assistants that could reshape the airline distribution landscape, innovation comes in many forms—some refining existing processes, others redefining entire business models.
\nAs the pace of transformation accelerates, staying informed is more important than ever.
\nThat’s exactly what we’re here for. Each month, we track and analyze the most meaningful developments in Airline-Tech—so you don’t have to. We hope to see you again next month.
\nKeep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
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\nThis month’s OAG Airline-Tech Innovation Radar highlights three of the most exciting real-world innovation launches—showcasing how airlines, airports, and technology providers are putting AI and digital solutions to work in ways that have immediate, tangible impact.
\nLet’s dive in, starting with Innovation #1, which explores how Generative AI is reshaping airline customer interactions.
\nOver the past few years, airline customer service has been under immense pressure—with long hotline wait times, limited self-service options, and chaotic airport service counters during flight disruptions fueling rising passenger frustration. While airlines cautiously experimented with AI-powered service tools throughout 2023, the past few months have marked a turning point.
\nGenerative AI is no longer an experiment—it’s becoming a core part of airline customer interactions.
\nIn just the past four weeks, several airlines have launched AI-powered chatbots and digital assistants to streamline customer service. Leading the charge is Qatar Airways, expanding the capabilities of its AI-powered virtual assistant, Sama, with emotionally aware AI and in-flight personalization.
\nQatar Airways introduced Sama last year as a holographic virtual assistant on its metaverse platform QVerse, mobile app, and website. Now, the airline has enhanced Sama with advanced AI capabilities, setting new standards for hyper-personalized travel experiences.
\nQatar Airways is pushing the boundaries of AI-powered airline experiences, combining Generative AI, emotional recognition, and holographic interfaces to redefine airline-customer interactions.
\nWhile Qatar Airways is at the forefront, other airlines have also been doubling down on AI-driven service tools in the past month. Here are three examples:
\nWhat all these examples show: 2025 is shaping up to be the year AI goes from hype to real-world impact in Airline Tech.
\n
While airlines are increasingly adopting AI-powered assistants within their own ecosystems, a major AI development outside the immediate airline sector could have big implications for how flights and travel services are booked in the near future.
\nThe big news? Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistant powered by Generative AI, marking a major evolution from the pre-programmed Alexa voice assistant model of the past.
\nThis move positions Amazon alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta in the race to build AI-driven personal assistants at scale, with Alexa+ promising to be significantly more conversational, smarter, and highly personalized compared to its predecessor.
\nThe potential impact on travel booking could be significant. Alexa+ is not just a voice assistant—it is designed to work behind the scenes to coordinate multiple services at once, which is particularly relevant for trip planning.
\nUnlike other AI players, Amazon is rolling the service out at no additional cost for Prime members–an aggressive distribution move that could quickly scale adoption.
\nWhile airlines are actively integrating AI-powered assistants into their own apps and websites, Amazon’s Alexa+ could become a powerful third-party interface for travel bookings.
\nWith its deep ecosystem and customer-first integrations, Amazon has a strong track record of making digital consumer tools feel more intuitive and frictionless than traditional airline and travel booking interfaces.
\nWhether Alexa+ truly reshapes travel booking remains to be seen, but it signals a growing shift toward AI-driven, voice-first trip planning that airlines and travel brands will need to watch closely.
\n
While AI has dominated recent Airline-Tech discussions, our final innovation of the month operates outside the AI space—but its impact on travelers should not be underestimated.
\nThe innovation? Skyscanner has launched DROPS, an app-exclusive feature that alerts users when flight prices drop by more than 20% compared to their lowest price in the past seven days.
\nThe lack of price transparency in flight bookings is a long-standing frustration among many travelers. Airlines and travel platforms use dynamic pricing models that often leave customers uncertain about whether they’re truly getting the best deal.
\nSkyscanner’s DROPS joins a growing wave of intuitive booking features aimed at solving this problem, much like:
\nAll these features reflect a clear industry trend—travel platforms are competing to offer smarter, more automated solutions to help travelers get more control and visibility over pricing.
\nWhile AI-powered booking assistants (like Amazon’s Alexa+ and OpenAI’s Operator) may reshape trip planning in the long term, intelligent, data-driven pricing tools like DROPS address an immediate and practical need for travelers today.
\n
We hope this month's edition served as a great reminder that innovation in Airline-Tech happens on multiple levels.
\nFrom straightforward yet impactful deal-flagging tools to more disruptive AI-powered travel assistants that could reshape the airline distribution landscape, innovation comes in many forms—some refining existing processes, others redefining entire business models.
\nAs the pace of transformation accelerates, staying informed is more important than ever.
\nThat’s exactly what we’re here for. Each month, we track and analyze the most meaningful developments in Airline-Tech—so you don’t have to. We hope to see you again next month.
\nKeep informed, and join the Travel Tech Insights Newsletter by OAG on LinkedIn here.
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\n\nIn the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels
are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n\nThe landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\nLooking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n\nEnforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
\n\n\n\n
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\nIn the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels
are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n\nThe landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\nLooking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n\nEnforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
\n\n\n\n
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\nIn the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels
are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n\nThe landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\nLooking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n\nEnforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
\n\n\n\n
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\nIn the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels
are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n\nThe landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\nLooking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n\nEnforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
\n\n\n\n
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst, Consultant and Writer at Sobie Aviation, to discuss an emerging trend in aviation of enforced capacity discipline and how it's impacting growth this year.
\n\nIn the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels
are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n\nThe landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\nLooking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n\nEnforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
\n\n\n\n
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\n\nIn the webinar, the live panel take a look at the latest capacity position, how trends in inactive aircraft levels
are emerging, and discuss where the greatest geographical impacts may be. They also explore the low cost sector and how that's evolving.
First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n\nThe landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\nLooking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n\nEnforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
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First, the panel take a look at the state of global capacity now and the year ahead. When comparing Q1 2025 against the same quarter last year, capacity is up 5. 2 percent - and that's taking into account adjustments due to the leap year last year, which added an extra day in February. It's a good position to be in, John says - but the devil is in the detail:
\n\"Asia is still very much in a recovery mode. We see that year on year, with another 10 million seats being added back into Northeast Asia, for example. Southeast Asia, another 10 million seats being added compared to last year. So a lot of the capacity growth is happening there. The consequence of that, though, using some of the data that we have, is that the average selling fares are falling quite significantly on those routes, which is good for travellers in Asia. But it is a bit of a warning about being careful about capacity and discipline.\"
\n\nThe landscape of airline capacity growth is far from uniform, with distinct regional variations shaping the industry. In 2025, regions such as Asia and Latin America are witnessing significant capacity expansions, driven by recovering markets and increasing demand for air travel, but other regional growth is more cautious.
\nLooking at the graph, the panel note how one of the most interesting data points is North Africa, where we we've got a 7% increase in capacity and slight reduction in number of frequencies. \"So obviously someone is using larger aircraft and that someone tends to be the low cost airlines, and particularly European low cost airlines, who are actively developing their positions in North Africa particularly at this time of year. Then you compare and contrast with North America, where there's some very real concerns about the longevity of the ultra low cost airline model and where that is going and where it will end up. So, that's that's a lot more of a cautious market.\"
\n\nEnforced capacity discipline is emerging as a significant trend, impacting airline growth strategies globally. This discipline is often a result of factors beyond the airlines' control, such as delays in aircraft deliveries and maintenance issues. Regionally, this has led to varied impacts: while some Asian markets manage oversupply issues, other regions face constraints due to inactive fleets.
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From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\nThe talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\nThe challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\nWatch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n\nThe last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\nWatch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
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For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\nThe talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\nThe challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\nWatch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n\nThe last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\nWatch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
\n\n\n
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\nThe talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\nThe challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\nWatch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n\nThe last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\nWatch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
\n\n\n
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\nThe talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\nThe challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\nWatch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n\nThe last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\nWatch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
\n\n\n
For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Eddy Pieniazek, Head of Analytics and Advisory at Ishka Aviation Finance for a look ahead to the opportunities and challenges emerging this winter season.
From airline prices to capacity trends, low-cost carriers, and the future of the Chinese airline industry, these discussions cover the length and breadth of aviation.
\nThe talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\nThe challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\nWatch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n\nThe last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\nWatch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
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\nThe talk began on a hopeful note, with the speakers expressing optimism over the forecast of airline prices in the next 12 months - barring any further significant geopolitical issues. A crucial point that emerges from the conversation is the robust growth visible in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, the capacity trends in these regions provide much-needed optimism.
\nThe challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\nWatch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n\nThe last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\nWatch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
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\nThe challenges that ultra-low-cost carriers face were discussed, emphasizing the effect of legacy carriers shifting capacity on these low-cost airlines. The importance of China in the global airline industry was underscored, as Chinese airlines have shown considerable domestic and international capacity growth. However, predictions indicate the return of outbound Chinese travelers may not be as quick as expected.
\nWatch clip: John Grant on the effect of legacy airlines switching capacity to international markets.
\n\nThe last part of the talk addressed pressing issues faced by aircraft manufacturers and airlines caused by delivery delays and supply chain disruptions. It concluded with a warning about the troubled journey ahead, especially for the winter season.
\nWatch clip: 7% of the global airline fleet is out for maintenance, is this a high number?
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airport infrastructural developments.
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
After reviewing global capacity, the panel dived into Australia's domestic market, where the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia operate 90% of capacity. Despite the challenges faced by regional carrier REX, our experts stressed the importance of regional connectivity and the urgent need for government support.
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Moving on to international capacity, John noted that \" Western Europe is up about 2% versus 2019. Northeast Asia lags a little bit.\" In reference to China specifically, he stated, \"We're perhaps at what would be a more natural level of international capacity than the previously overinflated artificial level of supply from China\".
\nAn exciting development the team were keen to discuss is the new Western Sydney International Airport, which should open in a couple of years' time. Tony remarked that \"There'll be great interest in it particularly when foreign carriers start coming in, the local carriers will start taking notice.\" with John adding: \"Maybe we will finally see a new entrant, that is based at the new airport and becomes almost a a disruptive player like a Ryanair.\"
\nFor more insight, analysis and expert opinion watch the webinar in full below, and download the slides to access the charts and data shared during the presentation.
\n\n\n
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
After reviewing global capacity, the panel dived into Australia's domestic market, where the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia operate 90% of capacity. Despite the challenges faced by regional carrier REX, our experts stressed the importance of regional connectivity and the urgent need for government support.
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Moving on to international capacity, John noted that \" Western Europe is up about 2% versus 2019. Northeast Asia lags a little bit.\" In reference to China specifically, he stated, \"We're perhaps at what would be a more natural level of international capacity than the previously overinflated artificial level of supply from China\".
\nAn exciting development the team were keen to discuss is the new Western Sydney International Airport, which should open in a couple of years' time. Tony remarked that \"There'll be great interest in it particularly when foreign carriers start coming in, the local carriers will start taking notice.\" with John adding: \"Maybe we will finally see a new entrant, that is based at the new airport and becomes almost a a disruptive player like a Ryanair.\"
\nFor more insight, analysis and expert opinion watch the webinar in full below, and download the slides to access the charts and data shared during the presentation.
\n\n\n
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
After reviewing global capacity, the panel dived into Australia's domestic market, where the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia operate 90% of capacity. Despite the challenges faced by regional carrier REX, our experts stressed the importance of regional connectivity and the urgent need for government support.
\n
\n
Moving on to international capacity, John noted that \" Western Europe is up about 2% versus 2019. Northeast Asia lags a little bit.\" In reference to China specifically, he stated, \"We're perhaps at what would be a more natural level of international capacity than the previously overinflated artificial level of supply from China\".
\nAn exciting development the team were keen to discuss is the new Western Sydney International Airport, which should open in a couple of years' time. Tony remarked that \"There'll be great interest in it particularly when foreign carriers start coming in, the local carriers will start taking notice.\" with John adding: \"Maybe we will finally see a new entrant, that is based at the new airport and becomes almost a a disruptive player like a Ryanair.\"
\nFor more insight, analysis and expert opinion watch the webinar in full below, and download the slides to access the charts and data shared during the presentation.
\n\n\n
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
After reviewing global capacity, the panel dived into Australia's domestic market, where the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia operate 90% of capacity. Despite the challenges faced by regional carrier REX, our experts stressed the importance of regional connectivity and the urgent need for government support.
\n
\n
Moving on to international capacity, John noted that \" Western Europe is up about 2% versus 2019. Northeast Asia lags a little bit.\" In reference to China specifically, he stated, \"We're perhaps at what would be a more natural level of international capacity than the previously overinflated artificial level of supply from China\".
\nAn exciting development the team were keen to discuss is the new Western Sydney International Airport, which should open in a couple of years' time. Tony remarked that \"There'll be great interest in it particularly when foreign carriers start coming in, the local carriers will start taking notice.\" with John adding: \"Maybe we will finally see a new entrant, that is based at the new airport and becomes almost a a disruptive player like a Ryanair.\"
\nFor more insight, analysis and expert opinion watch the webinar in full below, and download the slides to access the charts and data shared during the presentation.
\n\n\n
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
After reviewing global capacity, the panel dived into Australia's domestic market, where the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia operate 90% of capacity. Despite the challenges faced by regional carrier REX, our experts stressed the importance of regional connectivity and the urgent need for government support.
\n
\n
Moving on to international capacity, John noted that \" Western Europe is up about 2% versus 2019. Northeast Asia lags a little bit.\" In reference to China specifically, he stated, \"We're perhaps at what would be a more natural level of international capacity than the previously overinflated artificial level of supply from China\".
\nAn exciting development the team were keen to discuss is the new Western Sydney International Airport, which should open in a couple of years' time. Tony remarked that \"There'll be great interest in it particularly when foreign carriers start coming in, the local carriers will start taking notice.\" with John adding: \"Maybe we will finally see a new entrant, that is based at the new airport and becomes almost a a disruptive player like a Ryanair.\"
\nFor more insight, analysis and expert opinion watch the webinar in full below, and download the slides to access the charts and data shared during the presentation.
\n\n\n
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
After reviewing global capacity, the panel dived into Australia's domestic market, where the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia operate 90% of capacity. Despite the challenges faced by regional carrier REX, our experts stressed the importance of regional connectivity and the urgent need for government support.
\n
\n
Moving on to international capacity, John noted that \" Western Europe is up about 2% versus 2019. Northeast Asia lags a little bit.\" In reference to China specifically, he stated, \"We're perhaps at what would be a more natural level of international capacity than the previously overinflated artificial level of supply from China\".
\nAn exciting development the team were keen to discuss is the new Western Sydney International Airport, which should open in a couple of years' time. Tony remarked that \"There'll be great interest in it particularly when foreign carriers start coming in, the local carriers will start taking notice.\" with John adding: \"Maybe we will finally see a new entrant, that is based at the new airport and becomes almost a a disruptive player like a Ryanair.\"
\nFor more insight, analysis and expert opinion watch the webinar in full below, and download the slides to access the charts and data shared during the presentation.
\n\n\n
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
After reviewing global capacity, the panel dived into Australia's domestic market, where the Qantas Group and Virgin Australia operate 90% of capacity. Despite the challenges faced by regional carrier REX, our experts stressed the importance of regional connectivity and the urgent need for government support.
\n
\n
Moving on to international capacity, John noted that \" Western Europe is up about 2% versus 2019. Northeast Asia lags a little bit.\" In reference to China specifically, he stated, \"We're perhaps at what would be a more natural level of international capacity than the previously overinflated artificial level of supply from China\".
\nAn exciting development the team were keen to discuss is the new Western Sydney International Airport, which should open in a couple of years' time. Tony remarked that \"There'll be great interest in it particularly when foreign carriers start coming in, the local carriers will start taking notice.\" with John adding: \"Maybe we will finally see a new entrant, that is based at the new airport and becomes almost a a disruptive player like a Ryanair.\"
\nFor more insight, analysis and expert opinion watch the webinar in full below, and download the slides to access the charts and data shared during the presentation.
\n\n\n
Deirdre Fulton, John Grant, and Tony Harrington delivered in-depth insights about the current state of the aviation sector in Australia, discussing global capacity trends, domestic markets, international connectivity, and airport infrastructural developments.
Airline catering plays a pivotal role in the aviation supply chain, ensuring that passengers are provided with in-flight meals and that airports worldwide are well-stocked with catering supplies. It is an indispensable aspect of the aviation industry that requires meticulous resource management.
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\nDuring the busiest months, the demand on airline catering is significant, placing immense pressure on suppliers to deliver exceptional service. To meet this demand, companies like gategroup - the leading airline catering and retail-on-board supplier - engage in a daily preparation process that encompasses a multitude of complex operations.
\nJohn Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
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You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, Tune In
\nOr search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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Airline catering plays a pivotal role in the aviation supply chain, ensuring that passengers are provided with in-flight meals and that airports worldwide are well-stocked with catering supplies. It is an indispensable aspect of the aviation industry that requires meticulous resource management.
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\nDuring the busiest months, the demand on airline catering is significant, placing immense pressure on suppliers to deliver exceptional service. To meet this demand, companies like gategroup - the leading airline catering and retail-on-board supplier - engage in a daily preparation process that encompasses a multitude of complex operations.
\nJohn Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
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You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, Tune In
\nOr search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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Airline catering plays a pivotal role in the aviation supply chain, ensuring that passengers are provided with in-flight meals and that airports worldwide are well-stocked with catering supplies. It is an indispensable aspect of the aviation industry that requires meticulous resource management.
\nDuring the busiest months, the demand on airline catering is significant, placing immense pressure on suppliers to deliver exceptional service. To meet this demand, companies like gategroup - the leading airline catering and retail-on-board supplier - engage in a daily preparation process that encompasses a multitude of complex operations.
\nJohn Grant (Chief Analyst at OAG) speaks to Dave Ingram, Senior Project Manager at gategroup to discuss how they manage an intricate operation and the challenges they often face. Tune in now...
\n\n
You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, Tune In
\nOr search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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\nYou can also find the podcast on your preferred podcast provider, just search 'OAG On Air'.
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In this podcast, John Grant talks to Julian Roberts, President and CEO at Pascan Aviation - an independent regional carrier based in Quebec, Canada.
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\nYou can also find the podcast on your preferred podcast provider, just search 'OAG On Air'.
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With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, Tune In
\nOr search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
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With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, Tune In
\nOr search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
\n
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
You can also listen here: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, Tune In
\nOr search for OAG On Air on your preferred podcast provider! 🎧
\n
With the global recovery well underway it's noticeable how many destinations are adjusting their strategies and products to be more environmentally friendly and, of course, sustainable.
In this episode, John Grant talks to Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer at Tourism Fiji, about how the destination is changing its marketing, product offering and most importantly how it's recovering from a pandemic. For any island economy, air services are essential, and Fiji is one of the few destinations to have both a long-haul local airline and a mix of inbound international services.
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
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On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
\n
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
\n
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
\n
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
\n
On this episode of OAG On Air, Campbell Wilson - CEO at Scoot, a Singaporean low-cost airline - joins John Grant to discuss aviation's journey to recovery, his experiences and insights from a 26 year career with Singapore Airlines Group, how Scoot is responding as Asia reopens and the new opportunities that have arisen.
Fasten your seat belt, sit back and tune in!
Another year, another look at on-time performance for the world's airlines and airports and 2019's edition makes for some very interesting analysis, especially as sitting on top of this year's league is a brand new winner in airline punctuality.
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\nDethroning 3-time winner airBaltic was no easy task, but in 2018, Copa Airlines topped the ranking as the most punctual airline in the world with OTP of 89.79%, becoming the first-ever Latin American winner of the League.
\nIn fact, it's been a brilliant year for South America as LATAM Airlines Group came first in our Mega Airlines category with on-time performance of 85.60%, climbing a remarkable seven places and knocking Japan Airlines off top-spot. The success follows in our Medium Airports category as Panama City climbs from 3rd to 1st.
\nWe also welcome five new entrants in the Small Airports category, with Minsk going on to claim first place, but it is Japan which continues its excellent standards by winning the Large Airport and Mega Airport categories with Osaka and Tokyo Haneda respectively holding onto the top spots.
\nWith so many airlines and airports anticipating this report, it's no wonder the Punctuality League is being recognised as the world's definitive measurement of on-time performance. There's plenty of hot topics and discussions set to arise from these results, so make sure you're part of the action and download your very own copy using the form at the top of this page.
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