Category Airline, Organisations & Operators

Our first Airbus A321XLR lifted off for its inaugural flight in Hamburg and we want you to soar along.

Sleek, efficient and built for long‑range productivity, this jet is ready to go far

CEO Sean Doyle – I share an exciting update to colleagues about the fantastic achievements at British Airways following IAG’s full year results announcement. 2025 was a record year for British Airways and I’m delighted to see people from all areas of the business working hard for our customers as part of our £7bn investment.

As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East many flights to and from the region are cancelled.

We advise passengers to check the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Please find below the latest operational updates at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central—Al Maktoum International (DWC) following the temporary partial closure of airspace.

Avelo Airlines has announced that it is extending its flight schedule through mid-November 2026, just in time to start planning fall travel. Avelo Customers can now book travel to over 30 popular destinations through Nov. 17, 2026.
One-way fares start at $42*. Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.

Virgin Atlantic has been named a Which? Recommended Provider for long haul airlines, as the UK’s consumer champion publishes its latest airline satisfaction rankings.
The airline received an overall customer satisfaction score of 79% in the annual survey, outperforming its transatlantic competitors on food and drink, cabin environment and value for money.
Virgin Atlantic is one of just two airlines to receive the full five stars for customer service in the survey of more than 5,500 UK consumers, with respondents praising its staff and cabin atmosphere.
Based on independent testing and customer surveys, Which? Recommended Provider status is awarded to the highest-scoring companies for overall quality and customer satisfaction in their category.

McLaren Racing today announced that Etihad, the national airline of the UAE, will become an Official Partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team for the 2026 season and beyond.

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to innovation, ambition and delivering exceptional experiences for fans and customers around the world. With a strong synergy between racing and travel, this unique partnership will bring fans closer to the action through Etihad’s fast-growing network of more than 100 destinations.

Following a successful roll out to school kids in late 2025 via the Level Trust, easyJet has expanded its crew uniform donation scheme, aiming to provide jobseekers with smart, professional clothing for interviews, work, and everyday use.

Qantas Frequent Flyer is introducing the most significant changes to earning and retaining status since the program’s inception, giving members the ability to roll over unused Status Credits and earn them through everyday spending for the first time.

The changes, which follow extensive feedback from thousands of frequent flyers and leading loyalty experts, will be introduced progressively from later this year.

To mark Lufthansa’s 100th founding anniversary, the world’s largest passenger aircraft now also shines in a special blue design.Yesterday evening, the Airbus A380 landed at Munich Airport under flight number LH9901. It came from Shannon, Ireland, where it had been painted with an XXL crane and the lettering “1926 | 2026” and “100.”