AirlineNewsLa course à la privatisation de TAP Air Portugal est lancée
La compagnie aérienne allemande a annoncé ce jeudi avoir déposé une offre pour une entrée minoritaire au capital de son homologue portugaise, qui va être privatisée.
Aviation24: air france klm and lufthansa submit bids as tap air portugal privatization accelerates: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/tap-portugal/air-france-klm-and-lufthansa-submit-bids-as-tap-air-portugal-privatization-accelerates/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit bids as TAP Air Portugal privatization accelerates
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted non-binding offers for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, marking a key step in the ongoing privatization process of the Portuguese flag carrier. In a statement released on April 2, 2026, Air France-KLM confirmed it had formally submitted a non-binding offer to Parpública, expressing strong interest in
Aviation24: sas takes action after two flight attendants test positive for alcohol in one month: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/scandinavian-airlines-system-sas/sas-takes-action-after-two-flight-attendants-test-positive-for-alcohol-in-one-month/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
SAS takes action after two flight attendants test positive for alcohol in one month
Scandinavian airline SAS has said it takes the matter “very seriously” after two separate incidents in which cabin crew members tested positive for alcohol while on duty within a little over a month. According to reporting from DR.DK, and confirmations given by SAS to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet and news agency Ritzau, the first incident occurred
Aviation24: airline industry faces pressure as iran conflict pushes fuel prices higher: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/airline-industry-faces-pressure-as-iran-conflict-pushes-fuel-prices-higher/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Airline industry faces pressure as Iran conflict pushes fuel prices higher
According to Bloomberg, aircraft leasing billionaire Gediminas Žiemelis warns that rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran could increase pressure on global airlines and weaken demand for aircraft capacity ahead of the summer season. Žiemelis, founder of Avia Solutions Group, says European carriers are already showing reduced appetite for leasing additional aircraft,
Aviation24: diependaele calls brussels airport passport delays unacceptable as long queues persist: https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/diependaele-calls-brussels-airport-passport-delays-unacceptable-as-long-queues-persist/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Diependaele calls Brussels Airport passport delays “unacceptable” as long queues persist
Minister-President of the Flemish Government Matthias Diependaele has called on federal authorities to urgently address ongoing passport control delays at Brussels Airport, describing the situation as “unacceptable” as passengers continue to face long queues and missed flights. According to Diependaele, waiting times of up to two hours and reports of travellers missing departures highlight the
World airline news: peach aviation introduces a new logo and livery: https://worldairlinenews.com/2026/04/02/peach-aviation-introduces-a-new-logo-and-livery/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Aviation24: norwegian tests singles seating concept to spark connections at 40000 feet: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/norwegian/norwegian-tests-singles-seating-concept-to-spark-connections-at-40000-feet/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Norwegian tests “Singles Seating” concept to spark connections at 40,000 feet
Norwegian Air Shuttle is launching a pilot scheme aimed at solo travellers, introducing designated seating zones designed to encourage passengers to meet and connect during flights. The initiative comes against the backdrop of declining birth rates in Sweden and a broader rise in single-person households. Building on its long-standing positioning of “bringing people together,” the
Aviation24: condor launches frankfurt london gatwick route with three daily flights marking uk debut: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/condor/condor-launches-frankfurt-london-gatwick-route-with-three-daily-flights-marking-uk-debut/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Condor launches Frankfurt–London Gatwick route with three daily flights, marking UK debut
Condor has inaugurated a three-times-daily service between Frankfurt Airport and London Gatwick Airport, marking both the airline’s first-ever UK route and a key step in its European expansion strategy. Operated with Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration, the new route is designed to serve both business and leisure travellers, offering flexible departure times throughout
Aviation24: binter launches santander lanzarote route with daily canary islands connectivity: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/binter-canarias/binter-launches-santander-lanzarote-route-with-daily-canary-islands-connectivity/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Binter launches Santander–Lanzarote route with daily Canary Islands connectivity
Binter Canarias has inaugurated a new domestic route between Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport and Lanzarote, marking a milestone as its first mainland connection to a non-capital island. The service delivers daily connectivity between Cantabria and the Canary Islands, with flights routed via different islands throughout the week, including Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The launch increases overall
Aviation24: volotea expands asturias base with new routes incl brussels and increased capacity for summer 2026: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/volotea/volotea-expands-asturias-base-with-new-routes-incl-brussels-and-increased-capacity-for-summer-2026/ #airline #skynews #airlinenews #news
Volotea expands Asturias base with new routes (incl. Brussels) and increased capacity for Summer 2026
Volotea has launched its summer 2026 season in Asturias with a significant expansion, adding four new international routes, increasing capacity, and deploying a third aircraft at its local base. New direct services now link Asturias Airport with Brussels, Rome Fiumicino, Porto and Paris Orly, offering more than 150,000 seats and strengthening the region’s international connectivity.