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CNBC • Michele Luhn

American raises checked-bag fees and strips Basic Economy elite perks amid industry-wide fee surge

American Airlines will increase checked-bag fees, add new surcharges and strip elite benefits from Basic Economy tickets, tightening carry and baggage rules for low-fare travellers. The move makes American the fifth major U.S. carrier in about ten days to push higher ancillary pricing amid rising operating costs.

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2026-04-09T06:17:21.588170-07:00
eVTOL   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Embraer  
eveairmobility.com

Eve Air Mobility Logs 50 Successful Test Flights of Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype in Brazil

By eveairmobility.com: High-Fidelity Flight Data and Knowledge Gains Continue to Mature the Program GAVIÃO PEIXOTO, BRAZIL, April 09, 2026 – Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), a global leader in advanced air mobility solutions, has reached its 50th successful test flight with its full-scale engineering prototype, accumulating over two hours of flight time.

2026-04-09T07:37:18.733623-07:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

UK court orders India's SpiceJet to pay $8 million to engine lessor over unpaid rent, maintenance

By Reuters: A UK court has ordered India's SpiceJet to pay about $8 million to an aircraft engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance charges for three engines, in the latest setback for the cash-strapped airline.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-04-09T06:12:25.205731-07:00