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United Airlines will launch a new seating option called the “Relax Row” on its long-haul widebody fleet, allowing economy passengers to lie down during flights. As reported by United in an Instagram post on 25 March 2026, the offering will consist of three economy seats that convert into a couch-like configuration with a near-flat surface….
Global airlines have suffered their worst financial shock since the COVID‑19 pandemic as the ongoing war involving US Israel and Iran has disrupted industry operations, wiping more than $50 billion off the market value of the world’s largest carriers amid rising fears of fuel shortages.The conflict, now entering its fourth week, has grounded flights, disrupted…
United Airlines will cut more unprofitable flights over the next two quarters as it braces for a prolonged period of elevated jet fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran. However, strong travel demand continues to allow US carriers to raise fares.In a staff memo on Friday, chief executive Scott Kirby said the airline is…
IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet have opposed the government’s directive barring airlines from charging for the selection of at least 60 per cent of seats, cautioning that the move may push up airfares.The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing the carriers, has called on the civil aviation ministry to reconsider the decision. In a letter…
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator body the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region.In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of…
NEW DELHI: Airlines will now have to offer at least 60% seats “on any flight” without any selection charge and passengers travelling on the same PNR — who are usually family members or the travelling in a group — will need to be seated together, “preferably on adjacent seats,” The Directorate General of Civil Aviation…
As flight operations gradually resume at Dubai International Airport, several global airlines have released updated travel advisories for passengers flying to or from Dubai. While Dubai-based carriers such as Emirates and Flydubai are slowly restoring services, many international airlines continue to adjust schedules due to the ongoing regional situation.Flights from North America, Europe and Asia…
It’s no news now that air travel across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to suffer disruption amid the escalating regional tensions in the Gulf region. Dubai’s airports are operating under strict adjusted schedules as airlines are gradually restoring services following all the safety protocols. The latest travel advisory confirms that operations are ongoing but…
Given the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran, there has been a widespread disruption across global aviation. It has forced airlines across the globe to suspend or cancel flights to major Middle Eastern aviation hubs including Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Airports across the Middle East, including Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, and…
Oil markets are experiencing sharp volatility as traders try to interpret conflicting signals about the impact of the escalating United States-Israel war with Iran on global energy supplies, with the turbulence already rippling through the aviation industry.Airlines across Asia and the Pacific are raising ticket prices and introducing or increasing fuel surcharges as jet fuel…
