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Last Updated: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 10:44 AM PDT

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Reuters • Allison Lampert

Global emissions deal a priority for airlines at UN aviation assembly

By Reuters: A global emissions deal is key for airlines ahead of a U.N. aviation gathering next week, despite skepticism that the industry can hit its own environmental targets, the head of trade body IATA told reporters on Wednesday.

Also: Reuters
2025-09-17T07:05:31.138214-07:00
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avionews.it • AVIONEWS

Netherlands raises air ticket tax again; ACI Europe and A4E warn it will damage connectivity and decarbonisation investment

By avionews.it: European airlines (A4E) and airports (ACI EUROPE) warned that the Dutch government’s decision to further increase its already high air ticket tax will undermine connectivity, hurt passengers, and weaken investment in aviation decarbonisation.

Also: Aviation Week, Aviation24 and Euronews
2025-09-17T03:00:58.365276-07:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Frontier CEO: Low‑Cost Airline Model ‘Alive and Well’ Despite Spirit Bankruptcy

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The chief executive of Frontier Airlines has hit back at claims that the low-cost airline model in the United States is nearing its end, saying it was very much “alive and well” despite rival budget carrier Spirit Airlines entering bankruptcy for the second time in less than 12 months.

Also: Skift and CNBC
2025-09-17T08:35:37.383986-07:00