Heathrow Airport posts lower interim profit due to taxes, travel uncertainty.
Reuters – Britain's Heathrow Airport on Thursday posted lower first half core profit, hurt by higher costs tied to taxes and uncertainty in global travel demand arising from the Middle East conflict.
The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines.
EU air transport prices have seen significant volatility since early 2025, driven by international travel demand, seasonality, and geopolitical shifts across member states.
Saadia Zahidi will become IATA's ninth Director General and the first woman to hold the position, succeeding Willie Walsh in November 2026.
China's major airlines face a challenging summer travel season, warning of heavy first-half losses as weakening demand and high fuel costs threaten profitability.
Air France-KLM reported a 9.9% increase in group revenues to €9.3bn for Q2, driven by strong premium travel demand despite high fuel costs.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand.
