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The Hill • Rachel Tucker

JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9, cites higher fuel and operating costs from Middle East conflict

JetBlue is raising checked-baggage fees by up to $9, citing higher operational costs driven by surging jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict. The carrier said the adjustments — implemented after careful consideration — aim to protect margins amid volatile fuel supply and prices.

Also: Fortune and metroairportnews.com
2026-04-01T17:18:53.294826-07:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus merges Skywise and Navblue under Skywise brand to unify aviation data and flight-operations services

By FlightGlobal: Airbus is combining its Skywise digital services operation with its flight operations specialist Navblue to consolidate and simplify its aviation data activities.

2026-04-01T12:45:31.707792-07:00