Caribbean Airlines confirmed (03-Dec-2025) plans to discontinue all services to Tortola and San Juan (Puerto Rico) from 10-Jan-2026 following "comprehensive evaluations of route performance and resource deployment". Additionally, the carrier will restructure its Barbados hub from Feb-2026, with aircraft and crew positioned in Barbados to transition to operate from Trinidad. [more - original PR]
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4-Dec-2025 10:56 AM
Airbus cuts commercial aircraft delivery guidance to around 790 aircraft for 2025
Airbus updated (03-Dec-2025) its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for 2025 in response to "a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow". The company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025, down from its previous target of around 850. Airbus maintained its 2025 financial guidance for adjusted EBIT of approximately EUR7 billion and free cash flow before customer financing of approximately EUR4.5 billion. The panel issue required inspections on 628 aircraft, of which 168 have been delivered to customers and 460 are in production or final assembly. [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]
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Airbus previously targeted around 820 commercial aircraft deliveries for 2025, maintaining financial guidance for adjusted EBIT of approximately EUR7 billion and free cash flow before customer financing of approximately EUR4.5 billion, assuming no further disruptions to global trade, supply chain, or internal operations. The revised guidance also included preliminary impacts from the integration of certain Spirit AeroSystems work packages, with an assumed closing in 4Q20251 2.
Air France-KLM launched (02-Dec-2025) a new app feature enabling customers connecting at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to receive personalised updates throughout their journey, including arrival and departure gates, estimated walking times, and clear directions to passport control and security checkpoints. The Air France and KLM apps now also provide alerts for tight or missed connections and sudden gate changes. [more - original PR]
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Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP recently introduced the 'short connection pass' as part of the 'Connect France' initiative at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, aimed at improving passenger journeys and airport competitiveness, including streamlined connections and enhanced terminal navigation. The initiative also involved plans for terminal renaming and increased use of aerobridges, with implementation of these measures commencing from Jun-20251 2.
Austrian Airlines launched (02-Dec-2025) five times weekly Vienna-Dubai International service with A320neo equipment. The service will be operated for a trial period until Mar-2026. [more - original PR]
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Austrian Airlines previously suspended its Vienna-Dubai service in Sep-2015 due to overcapacity and intense price competition, with Emirates also operating on the route at that time1. Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann noted the current move leverages otherwise idle aircraft during the winter and acknowledged the strong competition on the route2. Emirates has continued to serve the Dubai-Vienna market with high-capacity aircraft3.
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3-Dec-2025 12:47 PM
TAP Air Portugal introduces premium economy class on long-haul routes from summer 2026
TAP Air Portugal announced (02-Dec-2025) plans to launch a new premium economy class cabin from summer 2026. The new cabin will be available on long-haul services aboard the carrier's A330 and A321LR fleets, featuring 12 neighbour-free seats located right after business class, arranged in a configuration of four seats per row. The new premium class includes premium check-in, priority baggage, fast track security, priority boarding, enhanced service onboard, bonus miles, and flexible rebooking and refund conditions. [more - original PR]
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TAP Air Portugal previously introduced Bluetooth entertainment capability on 19 A330neo and 13 A321LR aircraft in its long haul fleet, but this functionality was not available on three A330ceo aircraft in the same segment1. It had also launched premium economy on medium haul services, providing extra legroom, front row seating, and enhanced meal options2.
LEVEL commenced (02-Dec-2025) operations under its own IATA code "LL" on 01-Dec-2025. The carrier obtained its air operator's certificate in Dec-2024 and operational permits for services to Argentina, Chile and the US in 2025. LEVEL holds a 16% share of the long-haul market at Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport. [more - original PR - Spanish]
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LEVEL completed its transition to an autonomous airline with its own air operator's certificate and operating licence in Dec-2024, enabling it to manage its own operations and results independently within IAG. The certification process included obtaining permits for services to Argentina, Chile and the US, and the airline began operating under its own IATA code 'LL' after finalising these procedures in 20251 2.
Qatar Airways resumed (02-Dec-2025) daily Doha-Melbourne Tullamarine-Canberra service with Boeing 777 equipment on 02-Dec-2025, its first time operating to Canberra since 2020. The airline now operates to six destinations in Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide. [more - original PR]
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Virgin Australia also launched daily Melbourne-Doha service, with both it and Qatar Airways operating flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth to Doha, resulting in a 53% increase in annual capacity on these routes to 2.7 million seats. The new services are projected to significantly boost Victoria's economy through tourism and exports, offering one-stop access to over 170 global destinations via Doha1.
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]
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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.
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2-Dec-2025 1:33 PM
Emirates deploys A350 on Dubai-Adelaide service, expanding premium economy to five Australian cities
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]
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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.
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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]
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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]