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Overhead compartments could be locked during flights after passengers put lives at risk

The International Air Transport Association has launched a ‘save a life, not a bag’ passenger safety campaign

The Independent UK

FLYR and Res2 Partner to Accelerate Order-Based Delivery

SAN FRANCISCO, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLYR, the Offer & Order platform for airlines, today announced a strategic partnership with Res2, the company behind iPort, a modern airport delivery management system deployed at more than 500 airports worldwide. Together, the two companies are investing to accelerate the deployment…

AAP

Airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill as flights cancelled worldwide

Jet fuel prices are expected to be 70 per cent higher year on year in 2026

The Independent UK

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Air passengers ‘risking lives by grabbing bags and filming in emergencies’

Fines may be needed to deter travellers from retrieving hand luggage, says official from airlines body Iata

The Guardian - UK

China's C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet

China's massive civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than planes are being replaced, threatening to saddle airlines with higher costs, but orders for home-grown C919 jets could help stem the tide, according to the head of north Asia for the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

Bangkok Post

US carriers spent $6. 5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

Airlines are facing a fuel price shock. U.S. carriers spent over six billion dollars on jet fuel in April, a significant jump from last year. This surge in energy costs is impacting global airline profits. Industry experts predict profits could be cut almost in half by 2026. Airlines are responding…

The Economic Times

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April

The Independent UK

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The global airline industry’s profits could be cut in half as it braces for its worst year since the pandemic

Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is adding $100 billion to airlines' collective fuel bill this year.

Fortune

Airline Profits to Plunge By Half in 2026 as Fuel Costs Surge by $100 Billion: Report

Airlines worldwide are now expected to generate a combined net profit of $23 billion in 2026, down sharply from the $45 billion earned in 2025 as jet fuel costs remain elevated.

International Business Times

Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief Economist

Airlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel prices are projected to surge significantly by 2026. Passenger ticket revenues are expected to climb, outpacing demand growth. Airlines typically pass on half of fuel cost increases to…

The Economic Times

The jet fuel shock wipes out half of the global airline industry's expected profits

Revenues are forecast to rise strongly and passenger traffic to hit new records, yet the global airline industry is seeing profits squeezed by an Iran war-driven jet fuel price shock, according to the industry's latest outlook.

Euronews

British travellers told to prepare for six-hour airport queues due to EU entry-exit checks

‘Aviation is being treated as a political football’, said Iata vice president

The Independent UK

Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely

Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now needed

The Guardian - UK

Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill this year

Iata summit in Brazil hears top executives say although jet fuel shortages are unlikely, industry-wide profits will halve

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Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

The global airline industry has significantly lowered its 2026 profit forecast due to rising fuel costs and disruptions from the Iran war. Airlines are now expected to earn $23 billion, down from $41 billion, as conflict in the Middle East drives up jet fuel prices and forces flight reroutes.

The Economic Times

Sustainable Aviation Fuel production volumes still disappointing: IATA DG Willie Walsh

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of USD 4.3 billion.

The Guardian - UK

BA boss warns costly aviation taxes and rail tickets are stunting UK growth

UK lagging behind rivals on tourism growth because of travel costs and lack of joined-up planning, says CEO Sean Doyle

The Economic Times

Middle East conflict fuels airline bankruptcy risks, more mergers likely: IATA

Soaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to the head of the global airline body. Slow aircraft and engine deliveries are exacerbating these financial strains. Despite challenges, the low-cost model remains viable outside the U.S., and the industry…

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Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Global airline leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro facing a tough recovery test. The Iran war is increasing fuel costs and disrupting flight paths. Airlines are raising ticket prices and limiting flights to manage these challenges. A shortage of new aircraft also adds to their financial strain. Industry profits are…

The Guardian - UK

Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit

Oil tankers may be stuck behind strait of Hormuz, but holding the Iata AGM in Brazil defies warnings of impending shortages

The Economic Times

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Airline leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro facing a major industry crisis. The Iran war is increasing jet fuel costs and disrupting flights. This is forcing airlines to raise fares and cut routes. Experts predict a downgrade to profit forecasts. Aircraft delivery delays and climate goals also present challenges. The…

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20 Things Plane Passengers Do That They Think Are Safe But They’re Not

Air travel is one of the safest things in the world, but it is up to each and every single passenger, alongside working professionals, to make sure that it stays that way. If you refuse to listen to the flight staff and pilots, you might be putting everyone’s precious lives…

Euronews

EU air connectivity ‘flatlined’ in 2025 thanks to costs and regulatory burden, says IATA

Over 12 months, 1,281 routes were added – but 568 of these were relaunches of routes that were paused over the past decade.

The Independent UK

Air boss warns airlines cannot continue ‘absorbing cost’ of jet fuel shortages

The head of the International Air Transport Association says an inevitable consequence of rising fuel prices will be an increase in air travel

Euronews

Mediterranean diet may support pregnancy in women undergoing artificial insemination, study finds

A Spanish study finds that the Mediterranean diet favours a more stable and healthy environment in the micro-organisms of women with primary infertility who manage to become pregnant.

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