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New York Times • Niraj Chokshi

Airlines say higher fares may persist even if Iran conflict ends

Ticket prices have risen as the war with Iran drives up fuel costs, and airlines say an end to the conflict would not quickly reverse the increase. The lag suggests fare levels may remain elevated after fuel prices ease, leaving carriers and travelers to absorb the effects of the shock.

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2026-10-24T02:28:10.178702-07:00

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Bloomberg

Mauritius Carrier Looks at Narrow-Body Jets in Fleet Overhaul

By Bloomberg: Mauritius’ state-owned carrier is planning to add single-aisle aircraft and review the planned acquisition of wide-body planes as part of a long-term strategy review.

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2026-10-24T03:04:52.093147-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have been fined a combined $425,000 for flying through Iraqi airspace at an altitude that is prohibited by U.S.

Also: Simple Flying and Aero-News

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2026-10-24T01:34:20.743951-07:00

Frequent-flyer programs PaxEx Airlines

PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates

By PaxEx.Aero: Sometimes it makes sense to follow the crowd when introducing a similar product. Or do things differently and attract attention. JetBlue chose both as it launches upgrades for the new BlueFirst cabin, part of the 2027 Mosaic program changes announced last week.

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2026-10-23T23:00:37.419679-07:00

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Bloomberg • Dorothy Ma, Reshmi Basu

JetBlue Lenders Organize After Stock, Debt Fall to Record Lows

By Bloomberg: JetBlue Airways Corp.’s creditors are organizing with advisers as the airline comes under intensified pressure ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Simple Flying and Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-23T17:04:46.475854-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink

By PaxEx.Aero: Israel's EL AL is the latest airline to sign on for Starlink's inflight internet service. The move comes as part of an "expanded premium offering" the carrier is introducing from November 2026.

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2026-10-23T16:04:37.038835-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

By Reuters: Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter ‌for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767, including freighters and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, according to Boeing workers and court filings.

Also: Air Data News and Simple Flying

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2026-10-23T17:04:24.355518-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Airbus fields interest in HBCplus to support LEO + GEO service

By Runway Girl: Airbus is fielding interest for its HBCplus flex inflight connectivity solution, which can support GEO and Lightspeed LEO satcom.

Also: newspaceeconomy.ca

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2026-10-23T16:00:38.200218-07:00

Airlines say higher fares may persist even if Iran conflict ends

Mauritius Carrier Looks at Narrow-Body Jets in Fleet Overhaul

The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates

JetBlue Lenders Organize After Stock, Debt Fall to Record Lows

EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

Airbus fields interest in HBCplus to support LEO + GEO service

Mauritius Carrier Looks at Narrow-Body Jets in Fleet Overhaul

Attention, Passengers: High Airfares May Be Here to Stay

The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

JetBlue Lenders Organize After Stock, Debt Fall to Record Lows

Allegiant exercises options for six Boeing 737 MAX jets worth over $720 million

Veritas Is Said to Weigh $10 Billion-Plus Sale of Chromalloy

Air India Introduces Restaurant-Style Dining on Long-Haul Business Class Flights

Pilots Turn the Wrong Way Onto the Runway, Giving Them Less Than Half the Takeoff Distance at Frankfurt Airport

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American Airlines forecasts a 2026 loss as fuel costs surge, slows 2027 capacity growth

American Airlines forecasts a 2026 loss as fuel costs surge, slows 2027 capacity growth

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