AeroTimeJean Carmela Lim

American flight attendants renew 'WAR' campaign, escalate calls for CEO Robert Isom's removal

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing more than 28,000 American Airlines cabin crew, has intensified pressure on CEO Robert Isom — renewing a vote of no confidence and urging members to wear 'WAR' (We Are Ready) pins, signaling readiness for a new contract, strike or leadership change.

2026-03-13T06:03:30.133266-07:00
ReutersRajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

How co-branded credit-card revenue is reshaping U.S. airline loyalty programs

By Reuters: For years, the fortunes of U.S. airlines have been dictated by fares, fuel bills and how many passengers fill their cabins. Now, a growing share of their cash comes from co-branded credit cards, and that is increasingly showing up in how loyalty programs reward travelers.

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2026-03-13T03:34:29.004110-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Air Astana reallocates Gulf capacity to Asian routes within days of Iran conflict

By FlightGlobal: Kazakh carrier Air Astana has detailed a rapid reallocation of capacity undertaken within a couple of days of the beginning of the Iranian conflict. Chief executive-designate Ibrahim Canliel says the airline immediately suspended operations to the Gulf region - including such cities as Dubai, Jeddah, Doha and Salalah - after ...

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00