APEXJoshua Kupietzky

Alaska Airlines adds premium Suites check-in at Seattle (SEA) to escalate airport touchpoints in its premium product push

Alaska Airlines has opened a new Premium Suites check-in area at Seattle, expanding the carrier’s premium airport footprint as it competes on pre-departure service. The move complements Alaska’s broader premium strategy that has emphasized cabin product upgrades and long-haul growth from Seattle.

2026-05-01T18:49:59.922841-07:00
SkiftMeghna Maharishi

Spirit Airlines Is Preparing to Shut Down: Reports

By Skift: The possible shutdown comes as negotiations over a bailout from the Trump administration have hit an impasse.

2026-05-01T09:47:20.998755-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Russian carrier Izhavia put on notice after inspection turns up operational violations

By FlightGlobal: Airline warned it faces revocation of certificate if corrections are not implemented. Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has restricted the air operator’s certificate of carrier Izhavia after an inspection of its activities.

2026-05-01T14:50:28.714625-07:00
AirInsightAddison Schonland

Air Canada 1Q26: Record Everything, Except Certainty

By AirInsight: Air Canada posted record Q1 revenues of $5.8 billion and EBITDA of $623 million, but suspended full-year guidance. Numbers are strong. The fuel market is not.

2026-05-01T06:56:34.546927-07:00