Jamie Freed

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Reuters chief correspondent for Asia aviation and defense procurement.

United Pushes Premium Seats Amid Rising Fuel Costs
SocialMar 24, 2026

United Pushes Premium Seats Amid Rising Fuel Costs

United Airlines bets bigger on premium travel as Iran war drives up fuel costs https://t.co/fOUsTNwpRK

By Jamie Freed
NY Jet Crash Kills Two; Trump Sends ICE to Airports
SocialMar 23, 2026

NY Jet Crash Kills Two; Trump Sends ICE to Airports

Two dead in New York jet collision, Trump deploys ICE to strained US airports https://t.co/HmjG2ChYUq

By Jamie Freed
African Jet Fuel Prices Shifting Faster than Flights
SocialMar 20, 2026

African Jet Fuel Prices Shifting Faster than Flights

In Africa, the cost of jet fuel is changing faster than you can fly https://t.co/39KuWJkWGP

By Jamie Freed
Vietnam Faces Flight Cuts After Regional Jet Fuel Bans
SocialMar 16, 2026

Vietnam Faces Flight Cuts After Regional Jet Fuel Bans

Vietnam braces for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports https://t.co/acAdeGg5Sf

By Jamie Freed
South Korea to Discipline Officials Over Delayed Crash Victim Recovery
SocialMar 12, 2026

South Korea to Discipline Officials Over Delayed Crash Victim Recovery

South Korea to discipline officials over delays in recovering remains of Jeju Air crash victims https://t.co/uHfd61KpA9

By Jamie Freed
Drones Crash Near Dubai Airport Amid Persistent Iran Crisis
SocialMar 11, 2026

Drones Crash Near Dubai Airport Amid Persistent Iran Crisis

Two drones fall in vicinity of Dubai airport as Iran crisis shows no sign of easing  https://t.co/EoSJYIF1uu

By Jamie Freed
Cathay Pacific Profit Jumps 9.5% on Robust Demand
SocialMar 11, 2026

Cathay Pacific Profit Jumps 9.5% on Robust Demand

Cathay Pacific posts 9.5% rise in annual profit on strong passenger and cargo demand https://t.co/cz0Ox6vR1O

By Jamie Freed
Iran Conflict Adds Second Hit to Indian Airlines
SocialMar 10, 2026

Iran Conflict Adds Second Hit to Indian Airlines

Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban https://t.co/Lrp4mt7658

By Jamie Freed
Air NZ Halts FY26 Outlook Amid Rising Fuel Costs
SocialMar 9, 2026

Air NZ Halts FY26 Outlook Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Air New Zealand suspends FY26 outlook, flags fare and network changes as fuel prices soar https://t.co/YMJof0iXP0

By Jamie Freed
Qatar Airways Launches Repatriation Flights to Europe Amid Shutdown
SocialMar 6, 2026

Qatar Airways Launches Repatriation Flights to Europe Amid Shutdown

Qatar Airways to operate repatriation flights from Doha to Europe as air traffic stays shut https://t.co/ZSCBkVAHme

By Jamie Freed
U.S. Airlines Skip Fuel Hedging, Margins Threatened by Iran Conflict
SocialMar 6, 2026

U.S. Airlines Skip Fuel Hedging, Margins Threatened by Iran Conflict

US airlines no longer hedge fuel costs. That could hurt margins if Iran conflict lingers - https://t.co/LvmzI2bxEL

By Jamie Freed
Private Jets Become Gulf Escape Route Amid Iran Tensions
SocialMar 6, 2026

Private Jets Become Gulf Escape Route Amid Iran Tensions

Private jets emerge as alternative way out of the Gulf as Iran conflict intensifies https://t.co/cwxGuY1dAP

By Jamie Freed
Easter Europe Travel Spikes as Middle East Conflict Drives Demand
SocialMar 3, 2026

Easter Europe Travel Spikes as Middle East Conflict Drives Demand

Ryanair's O'Leary sees surge in Easter bookings to Europe due to Middle East war https://t.co/TDpGBi7ecF

By Jamie Freed
White House Official Vows Renewed Airline Scrutiny
SocialFeb 27, 2026

White House Official Vows Renewed Airline Scrutiny

White House official vows 'new interest' in airline industry after he and his wife experience flight woes https://t.co/WpgFmU0doS

By Jamie Freed
Virgin Australia Grows Profits Despite Rising Cost Pressures
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Virgin Australia Grows Profits Despite Rising Cost Pressures

Virgin Australia delivers strong profit growth despite rising cost pressures as it remains disciplined about capacity https://t.co/DtndubwGs8

By Jamie Freed
FAA Shuts Texas Airspace After Laser Downed Government Drone
SocialFeb 27, 2026

FAA Shuts Texas Airspace After Laser Downed Government Drone

FAA closes airspace in Fort Hancock, Texas after reported use of anti-drone laser believed to have accidentally shot down a US government drone https://t.co/ACBL6Fs5jm

By Jamie Freed
China Masks Taiwan Drill Drones as Belarus Cargo Plane
SocialFeb 26, 2026

China Masks Taiwan Drill Drones as Belarus Cargo Plane

Interesting read: How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal -including as a Belarusian cargo plane on aircraft tracking sites https://t.co/1kOmwyYslj

By Jamie Freed
FAA Mandates Fix for Boeing 737 Overheating Circuit Breaker
SocialFeb 25, 2026

FAA Mandates Fix for Boeing 737 Overheating Circuit Breaker

FAA issues directive to address Boeing 737 circuit breaker issue that could cause excessively high temperatures in flight deck and cabin https://t.co/N9GmxmYtLu

By Jamie Freed
UK Parts Director Jailed for Fraud That Grounded Planes
SocialFeb 23, 2026

UK Parts Director Jailed for Fraud That Grounded Planes

UK aircraft parts company director jailed for fraud that led planes to be grounded https://t.co/EY2dfisdKf

By Jamie Freed
GE Aerospace Deploys Robots and Lean to Speed Repairs
SocialFeb 13, 2026

GE Aerospace Deploys Robots and Lean to Speed Repairs

GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'Lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch https://t.co/0co9XBDhpz

By Jamie Freed