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Bloomberg • Haslinda Amin, Mihir Mishra

SpiceJet chairman: crude at $90/bbl is 'unsustainable' for Indian carriers

SpiceJet's chairman warned that crude oil prices — "even at $90 a barrel" — are unsustainable, saying Indian airlines may need to rethink expansion plans as elevated fuel costs erode margins. The comment highlights mounting cost pressure on carriers amid recent jet‑fuel spikes and geopolitical disruption.

2026-03-17T20:12:29.124157-07:00
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Bloomberg • Sonja Wind

Berlin Airport Faces Shutdown as Union Escalates Pay Dispute

By Bloomberg: Berlin Brandenburg Airport is set for a complete shutdown Wednesday as a planned labor strike threatens to cancel flights across the board and disrupt plans for more than 50,000 travelers.

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2026-03-17T16:38:59.687130-07:00
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ch-aviation

South Korea’s t'way Air secures $17M as majority shareholder Sono International backs rights offering

By ch-aviation: t'way Air (TW, Daegu) will receive full participation from its largest shareholder, Sono International, in a rights offering covering 26,850,000 ordinary shares allocated to...

2026-03-17T17:00:40.218347-07:00
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Aviation Business News • Rob Munro

Stansted PRM workers to ballot for strike action

By Aviation Business News: Stansted PRM workers to ballot for strike action - Workers who assist persons with reduced mobility (PRM) at London Stansted Airport are balloting for strike action that could cause significant flight.

2026-03-17T11:14:11.767380-07:00