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Bloomberg • Karen Leigh

Jetstar to charge from $23 for overhead-bin access from 2027

Jetstar will begin charging passengers to place cabin bags in aircraft overhead lockers from 2027, with prices starting at $23. The Australian budget carrier’s move extends ancillary-fee monetization into a part of the cabin traditionally included with standard travel, raising the cost of flying with carry-on luggage.

executivetraveller.com • David Flynn

Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead bags from 2027

CAPA

Jetstar to introduce size based carry-on baggage model from Feb-2027

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2026-08-04T17:15:02.310358-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday proposed giving airlines flexibility in requirements for emergency medical kits on commercial flights.

1 Source

2026-08-04T16:29:57.245399-07:00

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Bloomberg • Carolina Gonzalez

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

By Bloomberg: LATAM Airlines Group SA posted quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations and boosted its full-year guidance, saying it expects more favorable conditions for the remainder of the year despite high fuel costs.

Also: Reuters

2 Sources

2026-08-04T16:00:13.881643-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has delayed its KRW750 billion won (USD525 million) acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service for a second time, moving the closing date to August 31, 2026.

1 Source

2026-08-04T16:30:22.607953-07:00

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Reuters

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew

By Reuters: Unions have filed a strike notice for all easyJet France cabin crew over "deteriorating" work ‌conditions, they said in a statement on Tuesday.

1 Source

2026-08-04T14:31:31.772064-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

By AINonline: Turboshaft has flown more than 600 hours after first flight in March 2023.

1 Source

2026-08-04T15:15:04.573540-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Aerial Firefighting Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Wildfires and Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Airports and Force Fairchild AFB Evacuations

By Flying Magazine: Fairchild AFB evacuations begin as unauthorized drone flights disrupt aerial firefighting in Spokane, Washington, area.

Also: Stars and Stripes

2 Sources

2026-08-04T12:44:55.076093-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320 Air India Airlines

Bloomberg • Vikram Kumar

2026-08-04T08:59:52.085227-07:00

Jetstar to charge from $23 for overhead-bin access from 2027

Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead bags from 2027

Jetstar to introduce size based carry-on baggage model from Feb-2027

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

Wildfires and Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Airports and Force Fairchild AFB Evacuations

India Probes Air India Flight After Altitude Loss Injures 17

India opens probe after Air India Airbus jet suffers sudden altitude loss

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi hits severe clear-air turbulence, injuring passengers and crew

Jetstar to Charge Fliers Up to $36 for Overhead Bags

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

FAA Awards $870M for Airport Infrastructure Improvements

London Gatwick Second Runway Project To Proceed After Court Ruling

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Bombardier weighs acquisitions to boost output

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike, Forcing Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

Two Bell 214ST firefighting helicopters collide over Greek wildfire, killing two

easyJet aligns Castlelake and Apollo takeover deadlines for Aug. 7 decision

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