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    British Airways announced (05-Oct-2026) plans for a new lounge in the Terminal 5 C Gates at London Heathrow Airport, as part of its ongoing investment to transform every lounge in its Heathrow portfolio in coming years. The programme includes a complete redevelopment of the Terminal 5 Arrivals lounge and a new First check-in experience in Terminal 3, in collaboration with American Airlines. The announcement follows lounge openings and refurbishments across the carrier's global network including in Miami, Glasgow, Seattle and Washington. Work is underway on lounge projects in Boston and New York Newark, with "Geneva and San Francisco due to be refreshed next year". [more - original PR]

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    British Airways said it unveiled a new lounge design concept, opening new lounges at Miami and Dubai as part of its GBP7 billion transformation programme.1 It also opened a refurbished lounge at Seattle, following completed refreshes in Singapore, Lagos, Washington, London Gatwick, Edinburgh and Heathrow Terminals 5B and 3.2 Separately, it announced a USD15 million Newark lounge investment with Gensler, with works due to start later in 2026 and reopening planned for 2027.3

    British Airways unveiled (05-Oct-2026) new First, Club World (business), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and World Traveller (economy) cabins for its retrofitted A380 aircraft. The cabin refurbishment programme features redesigned interiors, new seats in every cabin and upgrades to the onboard experience, with the first A380 expected to enter service "in the coming months". The refurbished A380 will feature four cabins across two decks with 12 seats in First, 106 in Club World, 84 in World Traveller Plus and 215 in World Traveller. British Airways CEO Sean Doyle stated: "We've completely reimagined the customer experience, introducing new and updated seats in every cabin, all carefully considered to deliver greater comfort and an elevated customer experience". He added: "At the heart of the transformation is our brand-new First suite, but this investment goes far beyond a single cabin. From redesigned interiors and upgraded dining to new amenities and service delivery, every detail has been thoughtfully designed with our customers front and centre, helping them to have a more seamless and memorable experience when they fly with us". [more - original PR]

    Fiji Airways announced (02-Oct-2026) plans to add more than 125,000 seats across key markets in 2027, in response to "strong demand for travel to Fiji". The expansion will be delivered within the airline's existing fleet and is designed to provide greater choice and flexibility from Nadi. Details include:

    • Western Sydney: Three times weekly from 19-Mar-2027, adding approximately 42,000 seats;
    • Hong Kong: Increasing from three to five times weekly from Feb-2027, adding approximately 40,500 seats;
    • Christchurch: Increasing from three to five times weekly from Mar-2027, adding approximately 20,000 seats;
    • Singapore: Increasing from twice to three times weekly from Mar-2027, adding approximately 20,000 seats;
    • Tokyo: Increasing from twice to three times weekly in Apr-2027 and again from Aug-2027, adding approximately 13,600 seats. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Fiji Airways previously planned to launch three times weekly Nadi-Western Sydney from 19-Mar-2027 with 737 MAX eight aircraft, complementing its twice daily Nadi-Sydney Kingsford Smith service; Western Sydney International Airport CEO Simon Hickey highlighted late-night departures enabling productivity gains and weekend breaks.1 Christchurch International Airport also reported Fiji Airways would lift Nadi-Christchurch to up to five times weekly during the Dec-2026 and Jan-2027 peak.2

    Singapore Airlines (SIA), via its official website, confirmed (05-Oct-2026) plans to close its SilverKris Lounge in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from 01-Nov-2026 due to redevelopment works at the airport. Eligible business class customers, as well as PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold members travelling on SIA-operated services from the airport will be invited to the Plaza Premium Lounge.

    Riyadh Air announced (05-Oct-2026) plans to commence three times weekly Riyadh-Jakarta service with Boeing 787-9 equipment on 16-Nov-2026. Jakarta will be the airline's 16th destination. Riyadh Air will be the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

    Background ✨

    Riyadh Air built up a Boeing 787-9 network from mid-2026, including three times weekly Kuala Lumpur from 30-Jul-2026 as its first Southeast Asia destination, developed with Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program1. It also launched Bangkok Suvarnabhumi three times weekly on 02-Sep-2026 and scheduled an increase to daily from 09-Nov-20262 3. Riyadh Air commenced Manila on 09-Sep-2026 and planned a move to daily from 19-Oct-20264 5.

    Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), via its official Twitter account, announced (01-Oct-2026) Lamu Airport commenced handling international services on 30-Sep-2026, following the completion of "recent rehabilitation works [to enhance] the runway, taxiway & apron, enabling the airport to accommodate Code C aircraft". KAA also noted the completion of works to install "a new passenger walkway & additional aircraft parking capacity [to] strengthen airport operations". The airport authority noted Lamu Airport handled "five international flights from Nigeria, Ethiopia and Uganda" on 30-Sep-2026, including "welcoming a Boeing 737-800 series aircraft" for the first time.

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    IATA reported (29-Sep-2026) global air demand in CTKs increased 4.4% year-on-year in Aug-2026 and 5.3% for international operations. Capacity increased 0.1%. Details include:

    • Asia Pacific airlines recorded 4.3% growth in air cargo demand in Aug-2026. Capacity increased 1.2%;
    • North American carriers recorded 6.6% growth in air cargo demand, the "strongest performance of all regions". Capacity decreased 2.5%;
    • European carriers recorded 4.1% increase in demand and capacity decreased 3.5%;
    • Middle Eastern airlines recorded 1% increase in demand, "the weakest of all regions". Capacity increased 3.3%;
    • Latin American and Caribbean carriers recorded 5.1% increase in demand and capacity increased 3.3%;
    • African airlines recorded 3% increase in demand and capacity increased 14%;
    • Air cargo performance diverged across major trade lanes. Asia-North America recorded the strongest growth, followed by within Asia, Europe-North America and Europe-Asia. In contrast, Gulf-linked corridors remained "disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East";
    • IATA noted the following factors in the operating environment:
      • Global trade increased 6% in Jul-2026, extending the run of consecutive monthly expansions to 33 months on a year-on-year basis;
      • Jet fuel prices rose 8.3% month-on-month in Aug-2026 and were 79.2% higher year-on-year;
      • The Global Manufacturing Output Purchasing Managers' Index increased 0.3pp to 53.0, while the New Export Orders Index rose 1.4pp to 51.4. Both indicators remained supportive of air cargo demand. [more - original PR]

    Air France-KLM reiterated (30-Sep-2026) its "strong and continued interest" in TAP Air Portugal, submitting a "final offer" for an up to 49.9% stake in the airline. Air France-KLM stated its offer is underpinned by a strategic plan covering all parts of the business including passenger transport, cargo, loyalty and MRO - and aims to strengthen the execution of TAP's strategy and the development of the Portuguese aviation industry. If selected, Air France-KLM plans to position Lisbon as its exclusive Southern European hub, reinforcing the group's global network. ​Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith stated: "Over the past four weeks, our team plus our advisors have worked diligently to strengthen our bid, and I am convinced that this revised proposal is the best path forward for TAP, its management, its employees and its customers, as well as for Portugal. What we present today is an ambitious long-term strategic plan, one we believe best positions TAP for the future and safeguards Portugal's connectivity and sovereignty". [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]

    Background ✨

    Portugal's Council of Ministers approved opening negotiations with Air France-KLM and Deutsche Lufthansa for a 44.9% stake, requesting final improved proposals.1 Parpública submitted its assessment of both binding offers to the Government on 01-Sep-2026, with an opinion to follow.2 The privatisation deadline was extended to 31-Dec-2026 to allow extra time for negotiations and evaluation of improved proposals.3 4

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