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I think it’s fantastic when airlines have goals, and want to invest in their passenger experience. However, I can’t help but think that there’s a fine line between committing to improving, and being delusional. Lufthansa’s CEO has some very, very, very big goals On April 7, 2026, aeroTELEGRAPH interviewed Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter (in German) on the Luftraum podcast, which has just been released. Since the name Carsten Spohr is often thrown around in the context of Lufthansa, let me point out that he’s the CEO of Lufthansa Group, the parent company of Lufthansa (and SWISS, Austrian, etc.). This is…

A new report from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has warned that Europe risks future fuel shock without a significant drive to produce vast amounts of sustainable fuel. Published on April 30, 2026, SAS’s report states that Europe is heading toward a structural shortage of e-SAF (electro-sustainable aviation fuel) just as the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulation comes into force. The European Union’s ReFuelEU places legal obligations on fuel suppliers, airports and operators to adopt sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in order to reduce emissions The airline suggests that a “rapid build-out” of sustainable fuel production is required, or else the shortfall “could push…

It’s not often you see a Boeing 777 just completely destroyed, but that’s the footage that’s now emerging from a recent attack. Before we get into this, let me just mention that I’m coming at this exclusively from an aviation perspective (give how rare hull losses are), rather than from a political perspective. Israeli airport attack leads to Boeing 777 hull loss In late March 2026, Israel conducted a heavy airstrike against Mashhad International Airport (MHD), in northeastern Iran, as part of the current conflict with the country. There had been reports that at least two Mahan Air aircraft had…

Boeing has secured its largest-ever order from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, with the carrier confirming the purchase of multiple 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX jets. On April 30, 2026, Boeing announced that Biman Bangladesh Airlines had signed for eight 787-10s, two 787-9s and four 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The acquisition was fully expected, with the Bangladeshi flag carrier’s board having approved the deal in principle at the end of last year, leaving only pricing and additional terms with Boeing to be ironed out. Biman Bangladesh’s order, representing its first-ever purchase of the largest Dreamliner, means that the airline will fly the…

Ever wonder how jet streams affect airplanes? There are over 100,000 flights globally on any given day. While some of these flights involve short distances, others span more than 2,500 miles. For long-haul flights such as these, pilots will often take advantage of jet streams. An Introduction to Jet Streams Jet streams are narrow bands of fast-moving wind. They are often compared to rivers. While rivers carry water, jet streams carry air. Most jet streams occur in the upper atmosphere — typically at an altitude of 20,000 to 40,000 feet. They form when warm air meets cool air. Air temperature…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and it has the potential to be a good deal. Chase offering 20% Flying Blue transfer bonus Between May 1 and May 27, 2026, you can receive a 20% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Transfer Chase points to Flying Blue with a 20% bonus Points ordinarily transfer at a 1,000:1,000 ratio, so with this offer, points transfer at a 1,000:1,200 ratio. You can take advantage of this an unlimited number of times. Transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards to…

The Capital One mileage program has just launched its newest transfer bonus, and it could represent a good value for some. It’s not one I’m terribly excited about, but others may feel differently. Transfer Capital One miles to Qantas with 20% bonusBetween May 1 and May 31, 2026, the Capital One mileage program in the United States is offering a 20% bonus on points transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer.Transfer Capital One miles to Qantas Frequent FlyerOrdinarily, Capital One miles convert into Qantas Frequent Flyer points at a 1:1 ratio, so with this bonus, you’d receive 1,200 Qantas points for every 1,000…

This year the city of Marrakech became the setting for the Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS), organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which was held between April 14–16, 2026.  It was the first time that the GISS conference, which is ICAO’s flagship event, was hosted by an African country. The event brought together high-level delegates from different member states.  As its title implies, the focus of GISS is capacity development and the provision of implementation support to strengthen global aviation systems in accordance with ICAO’s strategic plan for 2050. This vision of the future of aviation is built…

Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus. While a 65% bonus sounds great, this isn’t an offer I’d get excited about, personally. Still, let’s cover the details, as everyone has different redemption patterns. Chase offering 65% bonus on Marriott Bonvoy transfersFor the next several weeks, you can receive a bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy:Between May 1 and May 15, 2026, receive a 65% bonusBetween May 16 and June 30, 2026, receive a 55% bonusChase Ultimate Rewards Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonusThis promotion is being offered on Chase’s end (in the United States),…

The bustling British Aviation Group (BAG) stand at PTE World London was undoubtably one of the most vibrant and energetic areas on the exhibition floor at this year’s standout event. It was a hive of activity where conversations flowed, and industry stakeholders exchanged views and celebrated British enterprise across the aviation and airport sector. Established in 1993, the not-for-profit, UK-based organization, sets out to connect global aviation clients with British expertise among over 200 member companies. More than 35 member firms alone exhibited at PTE World in March 2026, with the group’s stand acting as a hub for visits from…