Airline news

Spirit Airlines, the American ultra-low-cost pioneer, has officially ceased all operations as of Saturday the 2nd of May 2026.The Florida-based carrier announced an immediate “orderly wind-down” after a final attempt to secure a $500 million federal rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed. The airline, which has struggled through two bankruptcy filings [read more]

Irish budget airliner Ryanair (FR/RYR) has announced plans to close its seven-aircraft base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport from 24 October 2026, citing rising airport charges and continued cost pressures in the German market. The low-cost carrier said the decision follows a further 10% increase in airport fees at Berlin, which come on top [read more]

Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, has announced a significant multi-year contract with energy giant BP to provide dedicated personnel transportation between Aberdeen and Sumburgh. The agreement reinforces Loganair’s role as a cornerstone of the North Sea energy sector, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of workers to support bp’s ongoing operations. [read more]

New analysis from IBA has revealed that jet fuel prices remain significantly elevated, continuing to place pressure on airline finances despite a short-term easing in global markets. According to IBA, jet fuel prices were still around 54% above pre-conflict levels as of 8 April. Although prices fell from a peak of $114 [read more]

British Airways (BA/BAW) has expanded its network with the launch of two new routes, as inaugural flights to St. Louis and Guernsey departed from London yesterday. The new service to St. Louis marks the airline’s 27th destination in the United States, further strengthening its transatlantic offering. The inaugural flight to the Midwestern city – often [read more]

British Airways (BA/BAW) has opened applications for fully-funded pilot training for the fourth year in a row investing £18m into future pilots. The funding will see 160 places available on the Speedbird Pilot Academy programme and will cover the £100,000 training cost of each student over the two year course [read more]

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched its latest new transatlantic route today with the launch of flights from Dublin (DUB/EIDW) to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The new route is Aer Lingus’ 23rd transatlantic route from Dublin and passengers flying to the US from Dublin can not only connect from 10 UK airports, [read more]

Leading UK regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) will launch direct from flights tomorrow Jersey Airport (JER/EGJJ) to Bordeaux, France for Summer 2026. The brand new twice-weekly service will operate on Mondays and Fridays from the 19th of June through to the 5th of October and is part of Loganair’s commitment to [read more]