All Airlines articles – Page 3
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NewsFire engulfs American 737’s engine after diversion to Denver
7An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire at Denver International airport the evening of 13 March after the pilots had diverted there due to engine vibrations.
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Airline BusinessAir Transat renegotiating debt with Canadian government amid revival plan
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat continues its search for sustained profitability after being thwarted during its fiscal first quarter by depreciation of Canadian currency.
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NewsFAA to mandate 787 forward-pressure bulkhead inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to require airlines to inspect 787 forward-pressure bulkheads to address a concern involving gaps caused by manufacturing defects.
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NewsTariff war and depreciating Canadian dollar threaten Air Transat’s financial position
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat is “closely analysing” the escalating trade war and from US President Donald Trump, as souring consumer sentiment may affect the airline’s business.
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Airline BusinessKorean Air shows new corporate identity is not just skin deep
Korean Air’s new logo and corporate identity are not just visual changes, but a reflection of the airline’s new global goals.
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NewsSpanish consumer group filing ‘test case’ to block Ryanair baggage fees
Spanish consumer organisation OCU is filing a legal test case against budget carrier Ryanair alleging persistent charging for cabin baggage, despite previous fines from the country’s consumer affairs ministry. Ryanair was among five airlines fined but the OCU says the affected carriers have appealed the matter in court. The OCU ...
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AnalysisUS airlines and aerospace groups push back against tariffs, brace for impact
A broad coalition of US aviation groups are urging the Trump administration to exempt the aerospace industry from stiff new import tariffs.
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NewsSpirit Airlines emerges from bankruptcy ‘stronger and more focused’: CEO Christie
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has completed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, with chief executive Ted Christie pledging to focus on continued upgrades to the airline’s products.
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Airline BusinessAir cargo demand growth slows again in early 2025
January marked the 18th consecutive month of growth for the air cargo industry, but the rate of improvement continues to decelerate and yields and cargo load factors are down
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NewsSun Country CFO hints at potentially joining Alaska Air Group
Sun Country Airlines would prioritise Boeing 737 operators that have similar approaches to scheduled passenger service and hauling freight in a potential airline combination partner.
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Airline BusinessSouthwest says goodbye to ‘significant driver’ of old business model
Southwest Airlines customers were recently informed that, after long resisting such a change, the airline will start charging baggage fees for flights booked after 28 May.
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Airline BusinessFirst quarter airline outlook souring as US economy teeters
US carriers are bracing for an economic slowdown and lowering first-quarter financial expectations amid broad consumer uncertainty and stock market volatility.
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Airline BusinessQ4 2024 performance report for benchmark North American airlines
Full fourth-quarter data for Airline Business’ benchmark airlines in North America shows the region’s carriers posting improved operating profitability compared with the same three months of 2023, though net profits sagged
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NewsIn major shift, Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags
Southwest Airlines is ditching free checked bags for all customers, part of a broader business overhaul that has seen the airline do away with several policies that long differentiated it from competitors.
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NewsBrazilian carrier Voepass grounded after latest post-accident safety inspection
Brazilian regional carrier Voepass has been grounded over its inability to resolve operational concerns identified by the country’s civil aviation regulator. Voepass was put under close supervision by regulator ANAC in the aftermath of a fatal ATR 72-500 crash near Sao Paulo last August. ANAC stationed personnel at the company’s ...
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News‘Macro uncertainty’ lowers Delta’s first-quarter financial forecast
Major US carrier Delta Air Lines is warning of a potential shift in air travel trends and “softer close-in demand” as it lowers financial expectations for the first quarter.
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Airline BusinessWeek 11 2025: Uncertainty grows for US airlines facing chaotic market conditions
With political turmoil and tariffs imposed on longtime allies by US President Donald Trump roiling markets, focus turns to the reactions of major airlines whose profits are tied to the health and stability of the US economy.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 1-7 March 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessPotential revival of American and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance on horizon
With JetBlue Airways actively seeking airline partners, it could potentially revisist the now-defunct Northeast Alliance that saw it collaborate on scheduling, pricing and network management with major US carrier American Airlines.
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NewsUnited starts equipping 500-strong regional fleet with Starlink connectivity
United Airlines has started connecting its regional jets to SpaceX’s Starlink network, which will eventually provide free wi-fi to customers across the US carrier’s fleet.
