Last year, an analysis revealed that fewer than half of Israeli government decisions were actually implemented, even if partially implemented decisions were included. One decision, though, passes the test with flying colours: the 2013 undertaking to open Israel's skies.

American Airlines and United Airlines are happy to compete with Norwegian s expansion to the USA, which their chief executives say is simply using a "clever" business strategy - and not subsidies - to lower costs.

United Airlines will add service more than 30 domestic markets beginning in June, as it embarks on a major network expansion.

Despite a sometimes rocky path, Japan s low-cost carriers are taking their place in the market, with strong growth prospects ahead.

The prevailing wisdom for flying across the North Atlantic is that a route needs to serve a hub or major city, say New York-Manchester or Paris-Pittsburgh, to succeed.

Norwegian will begin its long-planned transatlantic Boeing 737 Max service in June, when it connects Hartford, Newburgh Stewart and Providence to five cities across Ireland and the UK.

At first glance, 2017 looks like it will be a tough year. Demand outlook indicators have largely turned from green to amber as we see the potential slowing of the demand cycle. Traffic growth will also be lower in 2017 than 2016, with Airlines facing cost increases from fuel prices and labour costs limiting their ability to stimulate demand from lower ticket prices.

As part of its Republic Day celebrations last month, India saw the visit of Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the event s chief guest.

The US state s Cleveland and Cincinnati airports are bouncing back from waning mainline coverage as they welcome new service from several budget carriers. This development isopening up new fronts for competition on many routes.