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forbes.com - Roger Dooley - Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Turns It Into Every Other Airline
Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Turns It Into Every Other Airline
Forbes

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…

thestar.com.my - Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines formalise strategic joint business partnership
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines formalise strategic joint business partnership
The Star Online

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…

newsweek.com - Soo Kim - The world's safest airlines for 2026-full list revealed
The world's safest airlines for 2026-full list revealed
Newsweek

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…

independent.co.uk - Amelia Neath - European airline becomes the latest to launch free wifi on board
European airline becomes the latest to launch free wifi on board
The Independent

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…

foxnews.com - Kelly McGreal - The most turbulent flight routes in the US for airline passengers may surprise you
The most turbulent flight routes in the US for airline passengers may surprise you
Fox News

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…

republicworld.com - Debate With Arnab: Is Airline Duopoly Leading To Compromise With Passenger Safety?
Debate With Arnab: Is Airline Duopoly Leading To Compromise With Passenger Safety?
Republic World

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…

mumsnet.com - To thnk that airlines should not allow lap babies on flights?
To thnk that airlines should not allow lap babies on flights?
Mumsnet

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seekingalpha.com - Dhierin Bechai - Airline Stocks Hit By Record Cancellations: Why This Isn't As Bad As It Looks
Airline Stocks Hit By Record Cancellations: Why This Isn't As Bad As It Looks
Seeking Alpha

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…

cnbc.com - Leslie Josephs - Southwest Airlines forecasts surge in 2026 profits after new seat, bag fees take hold
Southwest Airlines forecasts surge in 2026 profits after new seat, bag fees take hold
CNBC

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…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Liv Clarke - Holiday dreams 'shattered' as major airline cancels all USA flights
Holiday dreams 'shattered' as major airline cancels all USA flights
Manchester Evening News

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…

nbcdfw.com - Brian Curtis - DFW flight delays ease as American Airlines nears full recovery
DFW flight delays ease as American Airlines nears full recovery
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

mercurynews.com - ssteade@bayareanewsgroup.com - Southwest Airlines' other new policy: Big people must buy an extra seat
Southwest Airlines' other new policy: Big people must buy an extra seat
The Mercury News

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…

thehindu.com - Jagriti Chandra - Boeing to deliver two aircraft per month to Indian airlines
Boeing to deliver two aircraft per month to Indian airlines
The Hindu

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…

aopa.org - Airline pilot hiring shows renewed momentum
Airline pilot hiring shows renewed momentum
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

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…

dailystar.co.uk - Simon Hamalienko - Popular airline to axe all transatlantic flights from major UK airport by March
Popular airline to axe all transatlantic flights from major UK airport by March
Daily Star

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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