PaxEx   North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Spirit Airlines recalls 500 furloughed flight attendants amid months of cancellations

Spirit Airlines is recalling 500 furloughed flight attendants to address persistent staffing shortages that have driven months of cancellations and operational disruptions. The recall is intended to strengthen crew availability as the carrier seeks to stabilise schedules and reduce ongoing reliability issues.

2026-02-11T19:35:39.756213-08:00
North America   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Air Canada   Airbus   Airlines  
aircanada.com

Air Canada orders eight Airbus A350‑1000s, options for eight more; first delivery expected in 2030

By aircanada.com: Airline confirms an order for eight aircraft, with rights to purchase eight moreFirst delivery of this state-of-the-art aircraft is expected in 2030Aircraft unlocks a new generation of long-haul capabilitiesCabin design provides better experience for customer comfortMONTRÉAL, Feb.

Also: One Mile at a Time, aviator.aero, cbj.ca, Seeking Alpha and 3 more
2026-02-11T14:49:32.165899-08:00
Satellite   PaxEx   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
Aviation Week • Christine Boynton

Southwest Airlines Introduces New Onboard Experience as Part of Multiyear Transformation

By Aviation Week: Southwest began 2026 with a new onboard experience, following a year of change, and has plans for more.

Also: Airline Geeks, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, View from the Wing, thebulkheadseat.com, Simple Flying, Aviation A2Z, Seeking Alpha and The Verge
2026-02-11T13:55:26.233024-08:00
ATC   NTSB   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing   United Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Three United Flight Attendants Seriously Injured After ATC Failed to Warn of Turbulence

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Three flight attendants suffered serious injuries on a United Airlines flight due to a lack of turbulence alert from air traffic control.

Also: CNN, the-independent.com and The Independent
2026-02-11T12:35:29.437845-08:00