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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Delta and DraftKings launch SkyPicks inflight sports “gaming” platform

Delta and DraftKings have launched SkyPicks, an inflight sports “gaming” offering, as the companies emphasize that the product is not gambling. The partnership expands Delta’s onboard passenger experience into sports engagement while requiring careful positioning around the distinction between gaming and wagering.

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2026-08-02T13:34:06.509415-07:00

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CNBC • Lindsey Jacobson

Why airfare is so high and why it'll likely stay that way

By CNBC: Flights are getting more expensive this year and airline executives say travelers shouldn't expect prices to come down anytime soon.

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2026-08-02T13:30:51.762787-07:00

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Reuters

WestJet begins flight cancellations ahead of strike

By Reuters: WestJet said on Saturday it ‌has cancelled 86 flights.

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One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

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WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Grounds Flights Across Canada

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2026-08-01T23:19:33.095651-07:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Brazil approves American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul

By AeroTime: Brazil's antitrust regulator cleared American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul as part of the Brazilian carrier's restructuring.

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2026-08-02T07:02:53.853615-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kriston Capps

United Proposal for Dulles Wins a Powerful Ally in Trump

By Bloomberg: With pre-approval from the White House, a $22 billion plan from United Airlines for Dulles shows how federal building projects are changing.

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2026-08-02T05:17:06.068624-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way

By CNBC: Airlines expect airfare to stay high this year, even if fuel prices drop. Airfare is up more than 26% in June compared with a year earlier, but executives said customers are still buying tickets.

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2026-08-02T05:02:32.791491-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Bamboo Airways Halts Scheduled Flights Amid Tax Debt and Fleet Crisis

By Aviation Source: After years of restructuring, Vietnam's Bambo Airways continues to struggle; further decreasing its fleet to 3 aircraft, amid an unpaid tax debt of around US$16.8 million.

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2026-08-01T23:56:15.268034-07:00

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