But there are some variations in capacity on the regions flown to, while the overall load factor decreased.

The Nordic-owned, Riga-based low-cost carrier has been hit by prolonged delays to its A321neos.

Singapore Airlines is to launch the world’s longest commercial flights later this year with ULR aircraft.

Airlines in the Lufthansa Group are the latest to offer a new low fare to fight LCCs on North American routes.

New landside food outlets and shops are opening, while strong long-haul growth raises revenues.

CEO: “If you look at flights from India to North America, they actually go directly above Iceland.”

The Icelandic airline will launch routes to Asia and is also considering direct Europe-US flights.

Airbus claims its new plane will be able to fly further than any other commercial aircraft type.

LCC Primera will launch its first transatlantic flights with a replacement plane today, due to the late delivery of its neo aircraft.

The low-cost Nordic airline that is entering the transatlantic fray chooses long-range aircraft.

There are a number of reasons why the British Airways-Iberia group may want to buy into Norwegian.

British Airways has released further details on its new basic fare for long-haul flights.

Its Light class fare, which includes hand baggage only, is now available on the Helsinki-New York route.

Winter services to the US from Irish and Scottish airports are axed due to “lower demand”.

Qantas flies non-stop between Perth and London Heathrow – but is it the world’s longest?

The Nordic low-cost carrier is embracing growth in South America as its capacity rises rapidly. But it’s also falling heavily into debt.

But results for Q4 worry industry analysts that it and other airlines are expanding capacity too quickly.

The airline takes delivery of its 100th direct-buy Boeing 737-800, an aircraft type that is already being replaced.

But it is putting the UK first. It makes the first low-cost long-haul flight to South America today.

Passenger numbers grew 15.6% in January, trying to keep up with an even bigger rise in capacity.