Air New Zealand and Air China have had their alliance reauthorised until 2031 by New Zealand's transport ministry. The carriers have operated their China-New Zealand services through the alliance since 2015, primarily through opening domestic connections on each other's networks. "The alliance continues to improve access between New Zealand and key destinations across China, while supporting inbound tourism and business links with one of our largest trading partners," states Air New Zealand chief transformation and alliances officer Mike Williams. Cirium schedules data shows that Air China flies thrice weekly between Auckland and Beijing Capital, while Air New Zealand flies six times a week from Auckland to Shanghai Pudong.

The government of Oman has completed its purchase of a majority stake in local low-cost carrier SalamAir, as part of its plans to develop the country’s airline market. Writing on LinkedIn, chief executive Adrian Hamilton-Manns describes the move as a "major step" for the airline as it continues its turnaround strategy. That has involved refocusing on its core low-cost market, increasing its fleet, and launching routes to eight new destinations around the region. "The news announced today of change in ownership enables the airline to align with the goals of Vision 2040 and ensure SalamAir contributes to co-ordinated growth in the aviation sector," says Hamilton-Manns, adding: "Today's news means the future is indeed bright." The carrier was previously owned by the Muscat National Development and Investment Company. Oman’s Vision 2040 is a 20-year national development strategy launched in 2021 with the aim of transforming the country into a developed, diversified and sustainable economy. SalamAir has 19 aircraft, Cirium fleets data shows, a mix of Airbus A320s, A321s and one Boeing 737 Max.

Lufthansa Group has agreed a collective bargaining agreement with around 20,000 ground staff based in Germany, amounting to roughly a fifth of the company's entire workforce. The deal with the Verdi union will last for a minimum of two years and provides for pay increases of 4.6%. That includes retroactive pay rises for employees of Lufthansa Technik and Lufthansa Cargo, followed by further pay rises in March next year. At Lufthansa mainline, staff will receive pay rises at the start of next year and on 1 March, the increases having been delayed "due to the challenging economic situation", says the group. Executive board member Michael Niggemann states that the long-term nature of the deal provides "a solid foundation for continuing to invest in the Lufthansa Group and thus also in the future of our employees". He adds that the company plans to co-ordinate with unions on "crisis measures" to safeguard jobs "should the impact of the geopolitical conflicts on the Lufthansa Group intensify".