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Alaska Airlines

Alaska introduces international Business Class suites on incoming 787s as it expands long‑haul network

Alaska Airlines will debut its first International Business Class suites this spring on newly delivered Boeing 787 Dreamliners, introducing enclosed seats, new menus, bedding and amenity kits as part of a broader push to transform the carrier into the West Coast's global long‑haul operator.

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2026-03-31T05:11:12.138905-07:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

FAA Bans SFO's Famous Side-by-Side Parallel Landings, Cites Safety; Airlines Warn of Delays

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has just banned pilots from performing an iconic parallel landing approach at San Francisco International Airport in which two aircraft come into land side-by-side on the airport’s parallel runways.

Also: Airline Geeks and Simple Flying
2026-03-31T09:18:41.689559-07:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters

War-risk insurers granted permission to appeal UK ruling in AerCap case over jets stuck in Russia

By Reuters: Insurers including Chubb , Fidelis and Lloyd's were granted permission on Tuesday to appeal against a London court ruling in favour of the world's largest aircraft lessor AerCap over jets stuck in Russia since its war on Ukraine.

2026-03-31T09:45:47.694080-07:00
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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

JetBlue Launches TrueBlue Points (and Other Benefits) Subscriptions

By PaxEx.Aero: JetBlue aims to attract annual commitments from customers with the launch this week of its TrueBlue Subscriptions "Points on Repeat" product. Members will have access to three different package options, with benefits beyond just the points.

2026-03-31T10:55:23.383512-07:00
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Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance as 26th member

By Aviacionline: ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance as 26th member Star Alliance adds 350 daily flights to its network with the induction of ITA Airways. The Italian carrier starts full operations under alliance standards this April 1.

Also: Air Data News, AeroTime, Aviation Week, Boarding Area, thebulkheadseat.com, aerospaceglobalnews.com, airlinergs.com and newsroom.lufthansagroup.com
2026-03-31T04:41:24.951851-07:00