The International Air Transport Association estimates airlines are expected to collectively post a US$35.5 billion profit for calendar 2018.
Air New Zealand and two unions representing about 1,000 staff have reached an in-principle agreement on new wages and conditions, leading to the threat of strike action being withdrawn.
American Airlines and Qantas have called on the US to "promptly approve" its proposed joint-venture alliance on trans-Pacific routes.
United plans to add a fifth route to its Australian network from October 2019 when it commences nonstop flights between Melbourne Tullamarine and San Francisco. The airline will operate Boeing 787-9s three times a week on the Melbourne-San Francisco route from October 29 2019. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become
Virgin Australia has appointed former Chief of the Defence Force Sir Angus Houston to the board, while Mark Vaile has resigned after 10 years as a director.
Two unions representing about 1,000 Air New Zealand staff say they plan to strike for three days before Christmas if no agreement is reached on a new deal.