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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Lufthansa opens “Hangar One” at Frankfurt as part of its 100-year centenary celebrations

Lufthansa Group has opened “Hangar One,” a new conference and visitor centre at Frankfurt Airport, with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivering the keynote at the Wednesday ceremony. The move spotlights the airline’s centenary, marking its start in April 1926.

Business Traveller • Andreas Spaeth

100 Years of Lufthansa

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100 Years Lufthansa

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2026-04-17T12:17:39.711734-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Airports   Accident   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Associated Press • Josh Funk

UPS plane aborts landing in Louisville after small plane crosses its runway in latest close call

By Associated Press: A UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing in Louisville earlier this week when a small plane crossed the runway just as it approached.

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2026-04-17T10:12:31.557649-07:00
Routes   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Air Canada  
Airways Magazine • Helwing Villamizar

Air Canada Suspends New York JFK Flights Through October

By Airways Magazine: Air Canada will suspend JFK service from Montreal and Toronto due to rising fuel costs affecting transborder route profitability.

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2026-04-17T09:58:26.722410-07:00
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Airlines See IFC as Way to Build Relationships With Customers

By Via Satellite: As in-flight connectivity (IFC) has become a core part of the customer experience while flying, airlines are looking at IFC as one of the ways they form a connection with customers and provide content that resonates.flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines gave their perspectives on the changing dynamics of this market at the Passenger Experience Conference in the run-up to Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg this week.

2026-04-17T12:09:00.704539-07:00
Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Aer Lingus Makes AerClub Rewards Easier to Reach with Increased Basic Fare Tier Credits

By Breitflyte: Aer Lingus has announced changes to their AerClub loyalty program, making it easier for members to move up through the tiers and enjoy benefits.On Thursday (April 17, 2026), Aer Lingus announced changes to their AerClub loyalty program, making it easier for members to move up through the tiers and enjoy benefits such as lounge access, priority boarding, and complimentary upgrades.

2026-04-17T11:15:57.733819-07:00
PaxEx   Europe   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines Flight Attendants File Grievance Seeking Additional Pay for London Heathrow Flights

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Flight attendants at American Airlines are once again calling for more money to work flights to London Heathrow, and this time they’ve filed a notice of dispute in a bid to secure “meaningful” additional compensation when they operate to the British capital.

Also: One Mile at a Time
2026-04-17T10:19:26.316189-07:00