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bloomberg.com - Mihir Mishra - India Weighs Letting Airport Owners Run Airlines to Curb Duopoly
India Weighs Letting Airport Owners Run Airlines to Curb Duopoly
Bloomberg

India has initiated talks on a policy change that would allow airport operators to own and run airlines, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially clearing a path for the Adani Group and GMR Airports Ltd. to have their own carriers.

bloomberg.com - Jennifer Igbonoba - Alaska Airlines Narrowly Beats Estimates as Fuel Costs Stay High
Alaska Airlines Narrowly Beats Estimates as Fuel Costs Stay High
Bloomberg

Alaska Air Group Inc. earnings outlook slightly beat analyst predictions as the airline grapples with rising fuel prices from the war in the Middle East. The Seattle-based airline reported an adjusted loss per share for the second quarter of 92…

washingtonexaminer.com - Emzari Gelashvili - I already flew Mamdani's socialist airline. America doesn't need a sequel
I already flew Mamdani's socialist airline. America doesn't need a sequel
Washington Examiner

Standardized fares. I remember those. In the Soviet Union, there was exactly one airline, and it was the state. A ticket costs the same everywhere because a ministry sets the number, the way Valdez's would. What the poster never mentioned was the…

prnewswire.com - Alaska Airlines - Alaska Airlines, Inc. selects 737-800s to strengthen Hawaiian Airlines' Neighbor Island service, enhancing the guest experience and increasing capacity
Alaska Airlines, Inc. selects 737-800s to strengthen Hawaiian Airlines' Neighbor Island service, enhancing the guest experience and increasing capacity
Cision PR Newswire

Twice as many First Class seats and the addition of more than 30 Premium Class seats, creating more upgrade opportunities for Huaka'i by Hawaiian and Atmos™ Rewards members Fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi on all flights More room in cargo for…

republicworld.com - Avipsha Sengupta - Flight Cancellations & Delays Drive Massive Surge in Airline Refund Complaints in 2025
Flight Cancellations & Delays Drive Massive Surge in Airline Refund Complaints in 2025
Republic World

Customer grievances regarding airline ticket refunds in India surged by more than 233% in 2025, reaching a four-year high, according to data presented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in Parliament. In a written reply to a question by Rajya Sabha…

chron.com - Molly Wilhelm - Houston lands new Southwest Airlines nonstop route in Texas
Houston lands new Southwest Airlines nonstop route in Texas
Chron

Houston travelers will soon be able to skip the layover on trips to the Texas Panhandle. Southwest Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights between Houston's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Amarillo's Rick Husband Amarillo International…

timeout.com - Liv Kelly - This airline is launching 'game-changing' new headrests for economy passengers
This airline is launching 'game-changing' new headrests for economy passengers
Time Out

News Napping on flights when you're in a cramped seat has always been an uncomfortable experience – until now You might have thought all the possible ways to maximise the minimal comfort levels in economy cabins have been tried already. Over…

chron.com - Molly Wilhelm - American Airlines to build its largest-ever airport lounge at DFW
American Airlines to build its largest-ever airport lounge at DFW
Chron

American Airlines will build its largest-ever Admirals Club Lounge at its home hub in North Texas. On Monday, American announced plans for a 37,000-square-foot lounge in Dallas-Fort Worth International's Terminal C next to the Skylink station. The…

cnbc.com - Elsa Ohlen - Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle - but airlines aren't pushing for new jets yet
Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle - but airlines aren't pushing for new jets yet
CNBC

Airbus and Boeing are planning their next narrow-body aircraft, but both say airlines remain focused on current fleets and deliveries. Boeing says it needs a few more years to rebuild its finances before launching a new jet, while Airbus is…

boardingarea.com - Adam Stuart - Review: American Airlines Admirals Club - Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal D
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club - Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal D
BoardingArea

Virgin Atlantic canceled a confirmed LATAM business class award over a missing middle name, then couldn't restore the partner award space. After review, the airline agreed to reimburse the passenger for a replacement ticket. The Vytasync smart air…

express.co.uk - Tannur Anders - Ryanair issues December holiday warning as airlines face 'very difficult winter'
Ryanair issues December holiday warning as airlines face 'very difficult winter'
Daily Express

Europe's biggest budget carrier has said that some rivals may be put out of business by the end of the year, as fuel costs pinch the aviation industry. The warning from Ryanair bosses came as it released its quarterly profits. The airline posted a…

forbes.com - Juan Pablo Lafosse - Continuous Demand Optimization: Transforming The Post-Booking Process
Continuous Demand Optimization: Transforming The Post-Booking Process
Forbes

The airline industry has traditionally been focused on building sophisticated systems to optimize pricing, forecast demand, manage inventory and maximize revenue before a passenger purchases a ticket. This approach has transformed aviation…

travelweekly.co.uk - Phil Davies - Wizz Air group managing director leaving to 'pursue opportunities' outside airline
Wizz Air group managing director leaving to 'pursue opportunities' outside airline
Travel Weekly

Jul 21, 202610:03 GMT by Phil Davies The group managing director of Wizz Air is stepping down at the end of the month after five years at the helm. The Hungarian budget carrier confirmed that Michael Delehant has “decided to leave the…

milestomemories.com - DDG - Citi Adding Japan Airlines as a ThankYou Transfer Partner?
Citi Adding Japan Airlines as a ThankYou Transfer Partner?
Miles to Memories

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viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - Trump Says U.S. Airlines Can Fly To Lebanon Again - Now Find One Willing To Do It
Trump Says U.S. Airlines Can Fly To Lebanon Again - Now Find One Willing To Do It
View from the Wing

President Trump has declared that U.S. airlines will allow U.S. airlines to fly non-stop to Lebanon. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy quickly responded, “You got it, Mr. President.” You got it, Mr. President 🫡…

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