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US TSA announced (01-Dec-2025) plans to introduce a new TSA Confirm.ID payment option, effective 01-Feb-2026. The USD45 service provides passengers without REAL ID or other valid forms of ID with the option to use a modernised alternative identify verification system to establish identity at security checkpoints. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

US TSA began enforcing REAL ID requirements at checkpoints from 07-May-2025, ceasing acceptance of non-compliant state-issued identifications, with passengers lacking compliant ID facing possible delays or denial of entry at security checkpoints1 2. TSA has also expanded acceptance of digital and mobile driver's licences for identity verification at select airports3 4.

Emirates commenced (02-Dec-2025) deployment of A350-900 equipment on daily Dubai International-Adelaide service on 01-Dec-2025, replacing Boeing 777-200LR equipment. The airline's A350s are configured with 32 business class, 28 premium economy and 238 economy class seats and the deployment marks the introduction of Emirates' premium economy class in Adelaide, "the fifth and final city in Emirates' Australian network to feature the highly awarded cabin". The airline is the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Emirates previously operated the Dubai-Adelaide service with Boeing 777-200LR equipment, having resumed the route in 2023 following a suspension during the pandemic. The airline highlighted the economic impact and strategic importance of the route, with no other carriers currently operating direct services between Dubai and Adelaide. The A350-900 deployment also marked the debut of Emirates' long-range A350-900ULR on this route1 2.

Air Premia scheduled plans to commence four times weekly Seoul Incheon-Washington Dulles service with Boeing 787-9 equipment on 24-Apr-2026, as per a 01-Dec-2025 GDS inventory and timetable display. Korean Air also operates the route, according to OAG.

Background ✨

Air Premia continued to expand its long haul network from Seoul Incheon, recently increasing frequencies on US routes such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, and launching or resuming services to destinations including Seattle and Honolulu, all operated with Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and US carriers also served these routes, indicating a competitive trans-Pacific market environment1 2 3 4 5.

Qantas Airways announced (02-Dec-2025) a series of enhancements to its A380 premium cabin, including:

  • A new First onboard dining experience delivered in partnership with Qantas creative director of food and beverage Neil Perry, which will feature signature dishes from his Margaret restaurant;
  • The new First dining experience will be paired with award-winning Australian wines, a wider selection of cocktails and a signature pour of premium Bollinger champagne;
  • New Aesop amenity kits in three exclusive collectable designs created for Qantas First will be offered to customers alongside the introduction of new navy Qantas-designed pyjamas and loafer-style slippers for inflight comfort. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Qantas previously refreshed its A380 premium offerings, including redesigned pyjamas, new amenity kits, enhanced onboard lounges, and upgraded seating as part of a multi-year cabin refurbishment programme completed around 2020, which also increased the number of premium seats and introduced new inflight entertainment options and amenities for first class passengers1 2 3. Recently, it further updated its First Lounge menu and wine selection4.

Albuquerque International Sunport Airport launched (25-Nov-2025) ABQ FlySide Pass, a free digital option which enables non-travellers to explore the post-security areas of the terminal without a boarding pass. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Several US airports, including San Diego, San Antonio, Palm Springs, and Tulsa, introduced similar programmes in recent years, allowing non-travellers limited access to post-security areas through digital passes, often subject to daily quotas and TSA approval1 2 3 4.

Solomon Airlines, via its official Facebook account, announced (30-Nov-2025) its A320 fleet has undergone an inspection and is cleared to continue operating, following an emergency airworthiness directive issued by EASA regarding a software issue impacting the elevator aileron computer (ELAC) on the aircraft series (ABC/RNZ, 30-Nov-2025). Jetstar Airways confirmed 34 of its 86 A320 aircraft were impacted by the issue, resulting in the cancellation of approximately 90 flights. Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia reported no service disruptions. Air New Zealand chief safety and risk officer Nathan McGraw reported 27 flight cancellations, with the carrier expecting no "ongoing impact" after resuming regular operations from 30-Nov-2025. [more - Aviation Week]

Background ✨

Philippine Airlines, AirAsia Aviation Group, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air also confirmed compliance with the EASA and Airbus software directive for A320 aircraft, with all required updates or rollbacks completed and normal operations resumed for affected carriers in Southeast Asia1.

Manchester Airport announced (27-Nov-2025) Norse Atlantic UK commenced weekly Manchester-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi service with Boeing 787-9 equipment on 26-Nov-2025. Manchester is now "the only UK airport outside London with a direct connection to Thailand's capital city". [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Norse Atlantic Airways previously stated this would be the first direct Manchester-Bangkok service, with potential for further frequency increases depending on demand1. The carrier has also launched or announced Bangkok routes from other European cities, including London Gatwick and Stockholm, with frequency increases planned for winter 2025/262 3.

Venezuela's National Institute of Civil Aviation (INAC), via its official Instagram account, announced (27-Nov-2025) the operating permits for avianca, GOL, Iberia, LATAM Airlines Colombia, TAP Air Portugal and Turkish Airlines were revoked on 26-Nov-2025. The airlines had temporarily suspended services to and from Venezuela in response to air safety alerts issued by the US and Spain. IATA urged Venezuelan authorities to reconsider the decision to revoke the operating permits. [more - original PR - IATA]

Jetstar Airways commenced (28-Nov-2025) three times weekly Perth-Manila service with A321LR on 27-Nov-2025, marking its first route from Perth to the Philippines. The airline will offer more than 72,000 seats p/a on the route. Manila is the fifth Asian destination served by Jetstar from Perth, following Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket and Bali. Jetstar plans to base a fifth A321LR aircraft in Perth by Mar-2026. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Jetstar Airways' Perth-Manila launch coincided with its announcement of new Brisbane-Cebu service, collectively adding over 108,000 seats per annum between Australia and the Philippines from late 20251. Philippine Airlines was previously the sole scheduled operator on Perth-Manila2. Jetstar had also planned to deploy a fifth A321LR in Perth by Mar-2026 to support network growth1.

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) opened (27-Nov-2025) the Plaza Premium Lounge Domestic Adelaide. PPG stated the lounge is "Australia's only independent domestic lounge facility". The lounge is located in the domestic departures area at Adelaide Airport and is PPG's first facility in a domestic terminal in Oceania. The lounge features flexible seating, dedicated workstations, high speed WiFi and all day dining. PPG also operates an international departures lounge at Adelaide Airport. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Plaza Premium Group previously signed an agreement with Adelaide Airport to introduce Flight Club Adelaide in the domestic departure hall, marking its first domestic terminal experience in Oceania and debuting the Flight Club brand in the region1. Qantas Airways also opened a new Domestic Business Lounge at Adelaide Airport as part of the final stage of the new Adelaide Lounge precinct2.

Air Caledonie confirmed (27-Nov-2025) plans to relocate operations from Noumea Magenta Airport to Noumea Tontouta Airport, effective 02-Mar-2026. The carrier stated that "some operational adaptations" associated with the move are "still being finalised", with stakeholders to provide detailed information on various developments of the project in future. [more - original PR - French]

Vienna International Airport announced (25-Nov-2025) Flughafen Wien AG management board decided not to continue the planned third runway project. The reasons for abandoning the project include the increase in construction costs to approximately EUR2 billion and the extensive duration of the approval process. Flughafen Wien board members Julian Jäger and Günther Ofner explained: "A decisive factor in the decision was also that the largest airline customers at the airport are opposed to the project, and without refinancing through higher fares, the investment is not economically viable". The airport said that a runway project may be reconsidered in the future, subject to a new approval process and renewed demand. The payments made between 2018 and 2020 under the mediation agreement to the environmental fund and to neighbouring communities amounting to EUR55.9 million, which were capitalised for the runway project, will need to be disposed of in the 2025 accounts without affecting liquidity. Flughafen Wien is adjusting its guidance for net income before minority interests in 2025 to approximately EUR210 million from previous guidance of EUR230 million. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Flughafen Wien expected revenue of approximately EUR1.08 billion in 2025, with plans to invest EUR300 million in projects such as the southern expansion of Terminal 3, Office Park 4 expansion and Terminal 1A renovation. Passenger forecasts for 2025 were around 42 million, with Vienna International Airport anticipated to handle 32 million passengers, while previous net profit guidance was EUR230 million before the revision following the runway project's cancellation1 2.