Report into August 2023 travel chaos highlights lack of planning and training across the aviation sector
Middle East Airlines is only operator serving the country in midst of Israeli bombardment and fighting with Hizbollah
Passenger demand in key transatlantic routes and within Europe boosts earnings
Forty-one planes on tarmac for inspection as low-cost carrier is forced to ease ambitious growth plans
Several ministers, including Ed Miliband, are opposed to airport’s expansion
Airline has largely resolved its battle with online booking sites and is unaffected by the engine problems afflicting its rivals
Carrier’s chief warns of further falls in passenger numbers if Boeing’s strikes continue
CEO Michael O’Leary says decision to raise passenger duty ‘will deliver cuts, not growth’
Passenger duty will increase 50% for the largest private jets in 2026
Redesigning flight paths could lead to greener flights but also new noise pollution
New perks offered while better planes and seats remain grounded from supply chain disruptions
Budget carrier is one of several airlines increasingly frustrated by the global shortage of new planes
Neighbouring Dubai airport is very busy and a new airport will not be finished for years
Airline blames cancellations on delayed deliveries of Rolls-Royce engines and parts for its Boeing 787 fleet
Chief executive says corporate travel has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, with day trips to Europe badly hit
Speedier delivery will be needed to ensure customer reviews start to reflect IAG’s investor experience
President pushes ahead with move to privatise state airline after strikes paralyse travel
Airline must do more to improve operations, even at expense of financial returns, say industry executives and analysts
AIG, Chubb and Lloyd’s of London among those facing multibillion-dollar claim
Australia’s second-largest carrier would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal
Carrier has suffered from air traffic control disruptions and supply chain issues affecting parts and engine availability
Global airlines look to new fuels and radical designs to offset rising carbon emissions
Company says award plan ‘underwater’ after it was hit by a string of crises
Battery start-up raised more than $15bn but is struggling to secure the funds amid low production
Airline loyalty programmes have tested customer patience and now face government probes
