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Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Turns It Into Every Other Airline
Southwest Airlines has officially switched to assigned seating, their last major brand differentiator. Southwest Airlines officially ended its 50-year open seating policy on Tuesday, and with it, the last vestige of what made the airline…
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines formalise strategic joint business partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have formalised their joint business partnership which will allow them to deepen their commercial partnership, enhance connectivity and offer greater flexibility for customers…
The world's safest airlines for 2026-full list revealed
Etihad, Cathay Pacific and Qantas are among the top five safest full-service airlines in the world, while Alaska Airlines was the highest-ranking U.S. carrier, according to the latest annual ranking from AirlineRatings.com. The 2026 edition…
European airline becomes the latest to launch free wifi on board
A European airline has announced it will offer free wifi in its cabins for the first time. Dutch flag carrier KLM is rolling out the complimentary service in phases across most of its fleet for use on short haul routes. The service will be extended…
The most turbulent flight routes in the US for airline passengers may surprise you
Not all flight routes are created equal when it comes to turbulence. A recent report from turbulence tracking site Turbli ranked the most turbulence-prone flight routes in the U.S. and around the world in 2025. The organization analyzed nearly…
Debate With Arnab: Is Airline Duopoly Leading To Compromise With Passenger Safety?
India's aviation sector has consolidated into a duopoly where IndiGo holds 64-65% of the domestic market share, and Air India Group commands 26-27%, leaving under 10% for all others—creating systemic fragility exposed during IndiGo's 2025…
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Airline Stocks Hit By Record Cancellations: Why This Isn't As Bad As It Looks
American Airlines faced the highest cancellation rates from recent winter storms, with a projected Q1 revenue hit of 1.5%. JetBlue and regional carriers also experienced elevated cancellations, but expect minimal full-year financial impact due to…
Southwest Airlines forecasts surge in 2026 profits after new seat, bag fees take hold
Southwest Airlines replaced its quirky open seating this week after 54 years with assigned seats for passengers. The carrier has overhauled its half-century business model with other major changes like charging for bags last year for the first…
Holiday dreams 'shattered' as major airline cancels all USA flights
Manchester Evening News readers have shared their reaction following the announcement that Aer Lingus will ‘fully cease' its transatlantic routes from Manchester Airport by the end of March. The airline officially confirmed the news in a…
DFW flight delays ease as American Airlines nears full recovery
Southwest Airlines' other new policy: Big people must buy an extra seat
As it switched to assigned seating, Southwest Airlines also changed its policy for passengers who can't fit in a single seat: They'll be required to pay for a second seat. Under the changes instituted Tuesday, Jan. 27, “customers who…
Boeing to deliver two aircraft per month to Indian airlines
Boeing aims to deliver two aircraft per month in calendar year 2026 to its customers Air India and Akasa, Ashwani Naidu, Managing Director, Commercial Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. This figure would indicate a recovery from 13-14 aircraft…
Airline pilot hiring shows renewed momentum
After a slowdown in 2025, airline pilot hiring is increasing again with indicators pointing to a continued momentum in 2026. Recent placement data from ATP Flight School, along with hiring projections released by major airlines, shows where the…
Popular airline to axe all transatlantic flights from major UK airport by March
Manchester Airport has responded after Aer Lingus confirmed it will completely halt its transatlantic operations by the end of March. The airline revealed on Wednesday (January 28) that it's pulling the plug on its routes from Manchester to New…
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