Airlines
SriLankan Airlines, the country's national carrier, reported a significant decline in profitability with a Rs. 2.73 billion loss in the year ending March 31, 2025, compared to a profit of Rs. 7.9 billion the previous year. This decline represents a staggering 134.6% reversal of fortunes,
Airline passengers
Alaska Airlines is facing a second major IT outage in 2023, with hundreds of flights canceled and tens of thousands of passengers affected. The carrier has grounded flights and brought in outside technical experts to diagnose its IT infrastructure, citing a need for increased resilience. The outage has led to
Airlines
The airline British Airways has withdrawn its sponsorship from Louis Theroux's podcast after it featured an interview with Bob Vylan, the frontman of the rap duo Bob Vylan, in which he expressed a lack of regret for leading chants of "death, death to the IDF" at
Airlines
The airline British Airways has withdrawn its sponsorship from Louis Theroux's podcast after it featured an interview with Bob Vylan, the frontman of the rap duo Bob Vylan, in which he expressed a lack of regret for leading chants of "death, death to the IDF" at
Air travel
Alaska Airlines, the fifth-largest US airline, grounded hundreds of flights Thursday night after a failure at its primary data center. The airline's operations were severely impacted, resulting in over 360 canceled flights. The IT outage was not a result of a cybersecurity incident, according to the airline. Passengers
Airlines
Alaska Airlines' operations were halted for hours due to an IT outage, resulting in 229 canceled flights and further disruptions as the airline repositions aircraft and crews. The airline is working to get affected travelers to their destinations, advising passengers to check their flight status before heading to the
Airlines
American Airlines Group Inc reported Q3 revenue of $13.7 billion, flat year-over-year, while expecting fourth quarter earnings per share (EPS) to be significantly higher than Wall Street consensus. The airline's adjusted loss for the quarter was $0.17 per share, better than the expected loss of $0.
Air Canada
Air Canada has announced it will launch new daily flights to four US cities from Toronto's island airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. This expansion comes as a response to Porter Airlines' move to expand its national mandate with new Embraer jets. The new flights, set to
Airports
Alaska Airlines experienced a system-wide IT outage on Thursday evening, prompting a temporary ground stop by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded on planes or waiting at gates. It is the second IT-related issue affecting the airline this year, following a three-hour grounding in July.
Airlines
American Airlines Group Inc reported Q3 revenue of $13.7 billion, flat year-over-year, while expecting fourth quarter earnings per share (EPS) to be significantly higher than Wall Street consensus. The airline's adjusted loss for the quarter was $0.17 per share, better than the expected loss of $0.
Tourism
Ryanair's announcement marks a significant milestone for Jordan's aviation and tourism sectors, with the airline offering over 300,000 seats across 18 destinations and connecting Jordan to 12 EU countries. The rapid restoration of Ryanair's full operations at Amman Airport reflects the pro-business approach
Tourism
As of October 15, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines has resumed its daily flight services between Addis Ababa and Port Sudan, marking a significant milestone for both tourism and trade in Sudan. After a five-month suspension due to security concerns, this return to regular flights is expected to have a profound impact
