EU Eyes Aviation and Shipping Fuel Tax Exemption Through 2035
Denmark’s draft would keep aviation and shipping fuels exempt from EU excise taxes until 2035, add early taxes…
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Arora Group Unveils Heathrow West Expansion Proposal and Timeline
Arora’s Heathrow Airport West, filed July 31, 2025, proposes a 2,800m runway and phased Terminal 6 under £25bn,…
Why American Airlines Is Stripping Seatback Screens from Narrowbody Fleets in 2025
In 2025 American will remove remaining seatback screens from legacy A319s and shift to a streaming portal for…
Spirit Airlines Files Second Chapter 11 in 10 Months: Is Survival Possible?
On August 29, 2025, Spirit Airlines filed Chapter 11 again to restructure after persistent losses and heavy debt.…
Mexico Turns Sargassum into Raw Material for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
On August 6, 2025 Mexico classified sargassum as a fishing resource, unlocking permits and commercial collection for SAF…
Cheap flights, extreme day trips fuel overtourism and climate harm in 2025
Cheap, viral same-day flights in 2025 have driven overtourism and high per-trip emissions. European cities now use fees,…
Gatwick’s US Flights Fall 32% as Edinburgh Surges Past for US Routes
Gatwick lost about 32% of its US capacity as carriers shift long‑haul flying to Heathrow; BA ends Gatwick–Las…
Passenger assaults crew, deploys emergency slide on 787 taxiing at Heathrow
A passenger on Saudia Flight SV120 allegedly assaulted crew and deployed a slide during taxi at Heathrow on…
Lufthansa Miles & More: 60% Bonus on Miles at 1.31 Cents Each
Miles & More switched to dynamic award pricing on June 3, 2025, ending fixed charts and Mileage Bargains.…