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Emirates flying near-empty jets to Dubai
Published on 17/03/2026
» Emirates is operating flights to Dubai that are near-empty in some cases as travellers avoid the Persian Gulf, highlighting the challenges for the world’s largest international airline to restore its network amid a protracted war.
Iran war has airlines reviewing growth plans as fuel surges
Published on 10/03/2026
» Until last month, airlines couldn’t get new aircraft fast enough, with both Airbus SE and Boeing struggling to keep up with surging demand.
Mideast airspace closures bring flight chaos
Published on 28/02/2026
» Countries in the Persian Gulf closed their airspace on Saturday after Iran targeted US bases across the peninsula in retaliation for strikes on Tehran earlier in the day.
Lufthansa and FedEx to invest $600 million in Philippines
Published on 05/02/2026
» Lufthansa and FedEx Corp are investing more than $600 million for separate facilities in a former US air base in the Philippines as the country moves to attract more foreign capital, according to a senior government official.
Airbus to inspect hundreds of A320 jets for defective panels
Published on 02/12/2025
» Airbus must inspect hundreds of its bestselling A320 jets for potential quality flaws in the aircraft’s body, an arduous process that risks complicating the company’s last-ditch effort to meet its delivery target.
The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
Published on 29/07/2025
» The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the ageing superjumbo safely airborne is becoming an increasingly expensive headache for airlines.
Emirates Launches New Southeast Asia Routes via Bangkok
Published on 04/06/2025
» Bangkok (4 June 2025) – Emirates has expanded its Southeast Asian network with the launch of new routes to Da Nang, Vietnam, and Siem Reap, Cambodia—both connected via its Bangkok hub. The move strengthens the airline’s regional presence to 23 destinations, underscoring Bangkok’s strategic role in Emirates’ global network and reaffirming its commitment to Thailand.
Lufthansa Group pins its hopes on Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/03/2025
» German aviation group Lufthansa Group is banking on aviation growth in Asia and Thailand to expand its flights, in addition to non-airline businesses.
Emirates touts bumper Thai business
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2025
» Emirates remains confident in Thailand as its Southeast Asia hub after reporting the most business and first-class passengers flying from the country, which prompted the airline to launch its largest overseas lounge at a Suvarnabhumi airport terminal.
Emirates pours $5m into premium lounge in Thailand
Published on 31/01/2025
» Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline, has opened a new $5-million travel lounge in Thailand, signalling Bangkok’s importance in the airline’s network and strong demand for premium travel.