Charleston International Airport CEO Elliott Summey, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas, stated (28-May-2026) the airport plans to open its new USD100 million, four gate concourse in Dec-2026, in partnership with Breeze Airways. Mr Summey continued: "We've been an integral part of the history of Breeze, and now we're just adding on to that history with now them taking a very large role in our airport. And certainly, being the anchor of that new concourse is exciting for us". [more - CAPA TV]
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Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas, stated (28-May-2026) "We're still not covering 100% of the increase in fuel expense", but noted: "We're getting closer and closer each month". Mr Levy added: "We're comfortable with where we are. But certainly in the short term, it's difficult when fuel prices run up as much as they have so quickly". [more - CAPA TV]
Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas, stated (28-May-2026) "Despite the concerns about affordability... People are spending and people are certainly travelling". Mr Levy noted demand and the economy are "really strong", adding: "I think demand is going to hold up very, very nicely". [more - CAPA TV]
Allegiant Travel Company CEO Greg Anderson, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Americas, stated (28-May-2026) "We're seeing demand continues to be exceptional", adding: "We haven't seen a drop in demand". Mr Anderson stated: "What we'll continue to do is we'll adjust capacity accordingly as we monitor the demand environment". He noted unit revenue growth was over 16% in 1Q2026, adding: "We expect to exceed that" in 2Q2026. [more - CAPA TV]
Qantas Airways announced (17-Jun-2026) plans to commence daily nonstop Sydney-London service in Oct-2027 with 238 seat A350-1000ULR aircraft. The service will be Qantas' first Project Sunrise nonstop route and will operate alongside Perth-London and Sydney-Singapore-London services. The carrier confirmed Sydney-New York will be its next nonstop service. Qantas unveiled its first A350-1000ULR at Airbus' manufacturing facility in Toulouse, with the second aircraft now moving through its eight week testing and certification programme. Qantas pilots have commenced training on Australia's first A350 simulator in Sydney and with British Airways in the UK. Some Qantas pilots will also fly with Cathay Pacific over the coming months. Qantas' current A330 pilots make up the initial intake for Project Sunrise, with 40 in training for the A350. More than 360 pilots and 1200 cabin crew will be trained to operate the fleet of Project Sunrise aircraft by the time the 12th A350-1000ULR arrives. [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]
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Qantas' first Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR completed its maiden test flight from Toulouse, beginning a two month campaign covering about 80 flight hours and certification checks, while the second aircraft progressed through final assembly and was slated for Apr-2027 delivery.1 2 Airbus supply chain issues previously pushed first delivery to Apr-2027, although Qantas expected subsequent deliveries to restore the schedule by Nov-2027.3
Air Serbia launched (16-Jun-2026) ELEVATE, a new loyalty programme. ELEVATE allows members to earn points for every purchase of an airfare or additional services. The programme offers options such as reward flights, additional luggage, selecting seats, access to premium lounges and upgrades to business class. Air Serbia will continue to develop and improve ELEVATE together with partners and other airlines. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Air Serbia previously signed a five year partnership with Loyalty Juggernaut to implement its GRAVTY platform as the foundation for a new loyalty programme planned for launch in Mar-2026.1 It also signed agreements with Visa and later Banca Intesa to develop cobranded Visa debit and credit cards linked to the planned programme, enabling cardholders to earn benefits through everyday shopping.2 3
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Boeing continuing to target between 90 and 100 deliveries of 787 aircraft in 2026: CEO
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stated (09-Jun-2026) "We had somewhat of a soft [Apr-2026] in terms of deliveries, but we're expecting May is better". Mr Ortberg said: "We were at 60 airplanes - and [that] included 51 737 MAXs in May but only six 787s - and I think you'll see that will improve month-on-month here as we unleash the seat configuration deliveries". He said: "We've fallen behind in delivery on engines here in the first quarter", noting Boeing is working on a recovery plan with GE Aerospace. Mr Ortberg stated: "We'll need to see the engine recovery plan come to fruition before we can get to rate 10 and that'll be late in the year". He confirmed Boeing is continuing to target a build rate of 10 aircraft per month and deliver between 90 and 100 787s in 2026. [more - Aviation Week]
16-Jun-2026 3:07 PM
EU reaches agreement on EU261 passenger rights regulation revisions
European Council and the European Parliament reached (15-Jun-2026) an agreement on proposed revisions to the EU261 passenger rights regulation. Key provisions include:
- Passengers are entitled to compensation for flight delays exceeding three hours, with amounts based on journey distance:
- EUR250 for journeys up to 1500km;
- EUR400 for journeys between 1500 km and 3500km;
- EUR600 for all other journeys;
- Airlines must send passengers documents enabling them to claim compensation within 96 hours of the delay;
- Airlines must immediately acknowledge receipt of a claim and reply within 30 days by either paying compensation or providing a clear justification for refusing the claim;
- Passengers are entitled to receive refreshments every two hours of waiting time, a meal after three hours and every five hours thereafter (up to three meals per day). Passengers must also be provided with internet access and two phone calls;
- Passengers choosing rerouting at the earliest opportunity following a cancellation or denied boarding must be offered an alternative route within three hours;
- Passengers must be informed "more clearly and comprehensively" about their rights in the event of disruption;
- Extraordinary circumstances may only be invoked where they directly affect the flight concerned;
- No seat selection fee for children under 14 years old sitting next to an accompanying person.
The provisional agreement must be confirmed by the European Parliament and Council within six weeks, with a possibility two week extension. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]
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