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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA withholds 2.8% controller pay increase amid scheduling overhaul talks

The FAA is withholding a 2.8% pay increase for air traffic controllers until they meet demands for greater efficiency, adding pressure to a workforce already demoralized by recent government shutdowns. The move comes as the agency negotiates changes to controller scheduling and working practices.

2026-09-02T10:06:15.082405-07:00
Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
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Wall Street Journal • Alison Sider

Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition

By Wall Street Journal: Four initial lounges are being built, with the first slated to open in late 2027.

Also: FlightGlobal, Skift, AviationPros, CNBC, View from the Wing, Seeking Alpha and thebulkheadseat.com
2026-09-02T07:22:47.581443-07:00
Africa   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
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Associated Press • Michelle Gumede

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

By Associated Press: 1 of 2 | Social media was buzzing this past weekend when two flights flew across the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks test on Saturday.

Also: Bloomberg, The Independent and thesouthafrican.com
2026-09-02T09:20:24.769623-07:00