Operations in several airspaces in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are prohibited by the FAA, and they can cost airlines and consumers.

UAE-based Emirates was fined by the U.S. DOT for flying too low over Iraq when carrying the jetBlue code on certain flights.

Fiji Airways will become the 15th member of oneworld, enhancing the alliance’s position in the Pacific and provide more options for its travalers.

Qantas is leaving China, where it historically struggled. Souring relations, lack of partners, coupled with demand and strategy issues, contributed to the exit.

Condor’s first flight from San Antonio to Frankfurt takes off, marking the very first transatlantic service from the airport.

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo places an order for 30 A350-900s, aiming to launch long-haul operations out of India in the coming years.

Xiamen Airlines is set to return to New York in late May with the resumption of flights to Fuzhou. The route was discontinued due to the pandemic.

Qantas will add a stop in Singapore on its flight between Perth and London as the airline avoids Iranian airspace amid growing tensions.

A recent stock filing for cabin galley orders suggests that China’s Hainan Airlines will soon order A330-900neo aircraft.

Aircraft orders from United, Riyadh Air, Saudia, Cathay Pacific, El Al, and several other airlines are expected in the coming months.