FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Avelo CEO urges Trump-era government help as discount airlines face policy-driven competitive squeeze

Avelo’s CEO says the Trump administration could be sympathetic to efforts to help discount airlines escape a competitive “quagmire” shaped by government policy. The comments place ULCC support and subsidy/relief debates at the center of how smaller low-fare players defend market access and liquidity.

2026-05-02T20:03:11.875280-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Says Feds Are Working With Airlines to Help Stranded Spirit Passengers and Crew

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has outlined how the federal government is working with airlines to help passengers and crew members who have been left stranded after Spirit Airlines suddenly collapsed in the early hours of Saturday, grounding all flights with immediate effect.

2026-05-02T07:33:57.192885-07:00
The National UAEThe National

UAE confirms full resumption of air traffic operations

By The National UAE: General Civil Aviation Authority said temporary restrictions in place owing to Iran war have Headphones Play/Pause English Play/Pause Arabic Bookmark The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced the full resumption of air traffic operations in the country.

2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

"It Was a Pleasure Working With You Guys": Air Traffic Control Issues Tribute to Pilots Of Last Ever Spirit Airlines Flight

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: An air traffic controller at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport made a moving tribute to the pilots of Spirit Airlines flight NK-1833 from Detroit, after realizing that the flight was to be the last ever flight of the ultra-low-cost carrier to land after it went into liquidation in the early hours of Saturday.

2026-05-02T03:26:58.361326-07:00
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