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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 1:28 PM PST
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United Executive Warns Premium-Only Strategy Would Alienate Economy Passengers
By Skift: U.S. airlines are going all in on premium travel this year, but a United exec said it can't alienate economy passengers.
Spirit Airlines to halve fleet under Chapter 11, keeping up to 28 A320neo/A321neo and 78 older A320-family jets
By FlightGlobal: Spirit Airlines has committed to retaining up to 28 A320neos and A321neos, along with up to 78 older A320-family jets, upon emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
U.S. DOT Redefines 'Cancellation' and 'Delay', Narrowing Airline Refund Rights
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The Trump administration has further limited air passenger refund rights by redefining flight cancellations and delays.
Venezuela authorises resumption of US deportation flights operated by Eastern Airlines
By ch-aviation: The Nicolás Maduro regime of Venezuela has authorised the resumption of migrant repatriation flights from the United States operated by Eastern Airlines...
Rare solar flare pushed radiation at flight altitudes to 20‑year high — potential risk to pregnant fliers
By Space.com: Radiation levels at airline flight altitudes briefly reached levels that could be potentially harmful to pregnant women.
Southwest’s CFO on Seat Assignments, Bag Fees, and the Airline's Overhaul
By Skift: Southwest Airlines has made some major changes in recent years, including implementing seat assignments and bag fees.
U.S. judge reverses part of Chapter 11 approval for Brazil's GOL, threatening the carrier's restructuring
By ch-aviation: Discover more news on GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.