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All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) expanded (17-Apr-2025) their commercial partnership to commence operating revenue sharing flights between Singapore and Japan from Sep-2025. The airlines are also working to offer enhanced reciprocal benefits for ANA Mileage Club and KrisFlyer members, including the ability to earn miles on an expanded number of booking classes. Subject to regulatory approvals, the carriers intend to expand the scope of their JV to include other markets beyond Japan and Singapore, including Australia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. [more - original PR]

Ryanair unveiled (16-Apr-2025) plans to invest USD3 billion in new aircraft, create 1000 jobs and open new routes in Germany, if the German Government "completely abolishes the air traffic tax" and "at least halves air traffic control and security fees". Ryanair stated its plan would double its passenger traffic in Germany to 34 million p/a. CEO Eddie Wilson added: "The new German government has a unique opportunity to address the structural problems in air transport and revitalise air traffic in Germany, which has fallen to just 80% of pre-crisis levels as a result of extremely high access costs. Even though the government is taking initial steps in the right direction by reversing the increase in the air traffic tax and committing to reducing further access costs, these measures do not go nearly far enough". [more - original PR - German]

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) conducted (16-Apr-2025) a poll finding global business travel volume is expected to "decrease significantly" in 2025 due to "recent US government actions including tariffs, cross-border policies and entry restrictions". Details include:

• A "significant" portion of over 900 global industry respondents are anticipating declines ahead and overall optimism has "taken a hit" in recent weeks;
• 44% of global buyers anticipate their organisation's business travel spending and volume in 2025 will not be impacted. 25% of travel suppliers reported their business travel revenue will not be impacted;
• 29% of global travel buyers expect a decline in business travel volume at their companies in 2025, averaging a 21% year-on-year decrease. 19% of travel buyers are uncertain about what the impact will be;
• 27% of buyers predict a 20% average decrease in their business travel spending in 2025. With global business travel spending forecast to reach USD1.63 trillion in 2025, that could represent a potential decline of up to USD88 billion;
• 37% of travel suppliers and travel management company professionals anticipate an average decline of 18% in related revenue;
• 31% of global industry professionals remain optimistic about the overall industry outlook for 2025, while 40% are neutral. This marks a "significant" decline from GBTA's Nov-2024 poll, where 67% reported an optimistic outlook and 26% were neutral;
• 7% of buyer organisations have revised their corporate travel policies for travel to or from the US since Jan-2025. Another 25% said they are planning to or will consider doing so in the future. 64% are staying the course;
• Up to 20% have or are considering cancelling, moving or pulling attendance from meetings and events located in the US;
• 10% are planning or considering cancelling employee attendance at US events;
• Respondents' top concerns for long term impacts of US government actions are related to economics, namely business travel costs (54%), potential budget cuts (40%) and additional travel processing and administration needs such as visas or documentation (46%). This was followed by traveller focused concerns, such as employee willingness to travel to the US (37%) and increased safety and duty of care (37%). [more - original PR]

ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East reported (16-Apr-2025) airports in Asia Pacific and the Middle East are expected to undergo "extensive development". Combined investments of USD240 billion will be dedicated to upgrading existing facilities (brownfield projects) and building new airports (greenfield projects) between 2025 and 2035. ACI conducted a survey of more than 30 key airports from the regions to assess airport development needs. Details include:

• Brownfield development: USD136 billion would be invested to upgrade existing airports, creating an additional 680 million passenger capacity and 14 million tonnes of cargo capacity;
• Greenfield development: USD104 billion will be allocated to build new airports, adding 562 million passenger capacity and 57 million tonnes of cargo capacity.

ACI noted that by 2053, Asia Pacific and the Middle East are expected to serve nearly 11 billion passengers, close to a three-fold increase from 3.9 billion passengers in 2024. [more - original PR]

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, via its official LinkedIn account, announced (15-Apr-2025) the commencement of full operations from Terminal 1. All operations from Terminal 2 will be shifted to T1 until further notice, due to maintenance works at T2. As previously reported by CAPA, the renovated T1 commenced partial operations in Aug-2024.

ACI World reported (14-Apr-2025) global passenger traffic is forecast to reach 9.9 billion in 2025, up 4.8% year-on-year. ACI World stated: "While passenger demand remains strong, the pace of expansion is expected to slow as markets shift from recovery-driven surges to structural, long-term growth patterns". The organisation said challenges such as economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and capacity constraints are expected to "increasingly shape the industry's trajectory". In advanced markets, demand stabilisation, supply chain bottlenecks in aircraft production and airport capacity shortages "may temper growth". In emerging markets, higher infrastructure investment and rising middle class travel demand will likely continue to drive expansion. ACI World added: "As the industry moves into a new era of growth, the airport industry must focus on financial viability, investment in infrastructure, operational efficiency, and sustainability". [more - original PR]