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American Airlines Rebounds From Fern, But Deep Scars Remain
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, in December 2025. (Photo by Christian Monterrosa)/ © 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP Unlucky American Airlines seemed on Thursday to have finally…
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…
Southwest Airlines Scraps Open Seating After 54 Years
The seat scramble at Southwest Airlines is no longer a thing. After 50 years, Southwest officially retired its open seating policy this week. It was a major move for the carrier, known for passengers scrambling for good seats as they boarded. The…
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…
American Airlines plans to resume nonstop service to Venezuela
American Airlines announced Thursday it plans to reinstate nonstop service between the U.S. and Venezuela, signaling a broader thaw in commercial and travel ties between the two nations. The carrier said it is ready to resume its daily service to…
SpaceX Rocket Explosions Are Causing Major Safety Issues For Airlines
The date is January 16, 2025. Commercial airline flights are in the air across the Caribbean in the region around Puerto Rico, Cuba, and surrounding islands. An alert comes in at 5:49 p.m. from air traffic controllers that a SpaceX rocket launch…
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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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…
Southwest Airlines breaks silence on controversial change to 50-year seat policy
SOUTHWEST Airlines is doubling down on its controversial seating change, which went into effect on Tuesday. The airline defended its decision to change its 50-year-old boarding and seating method during a fourth-quarter earnings call Thursday…
Starbucks is taking a page out of airlines' playbook with its loyalty program changes
Starbucks is bringing tiers back to its loyalty program this March. | Photo: Shutterstock. Members of airline or hotel loyalty programs might see something familiar in the reconfigured Starbucks Rewards program the company revealed on Thursday. The…
Another Government Shutdown? Here's What To Know If You're Flying
A partial government shutdown looks increasingly likely, but the duration is anyone's guess—which means uncertainty for airlines, aviation workers and travelers. The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.…
Southwest Airlines Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
3 Stocks Delivered +10% Buyback Yields in 2025—What's Next in 2026? Southwest Airlines NYSE: LUV reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that executives said reflect a year of rapid transformation, record revenue, and improved…
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