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United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service

United Airlines will begin year-round nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting Dec. 17, operating four weekly frequencies on Boeing 737 aircraft. The new route makes Cartagena United’s third Colombian destination and expands nonstop connectivity from two key U.S. hubs.

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2026-06-29T11:27:04.896178-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

ALPA-represented Delta pilots launch passenger-facing reliability warning amid summer delay/cancellation concerns and contract n

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2026-07-02T05:46:09.919501-07:00

Breitflyte

Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launch reciprocal loyalty benefits, including elite-status fast track via a 90-day challe

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2026-07-15T12:29:42.040193-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements

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2026-07-07T12:16:57.205994-07:00

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Used single-helicopter market softens in H1 as North America stays strongest First-half 2024 reporting on the used single-helicopter market shows sales activity with a declining inventory trend. Despite the overall slide, North America remains the strongest regional demand pocket, shaping where buyers and sellers are concentrating liquidity and pricing.

2026-07-16T07:17:13.180795-07:00

Used single-helicopter market softens in H1 as North America stays strongest

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United Airlines to terminate flight attendants for going “AWOL” while on reserve; union disputes the discipline United Airlines says it will terminate flight attendants for being “AWOL” while on reserve duty, where junior flight attendants typically spend their first two to three years without fixed rosters. Their union is challenging the approach, arguing it fails to account for how reserve assignments respond to last-minute operational needs.

2026-07-16T06:29:12.672706-07:00

United Airlines to terminate flight attendants for going “AWOL” while on reserve; union disputes the discipline

Breitflyte

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Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launch reciprocal loyalty benefits, including elite-status fast track via a 90-day challe Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt have introduced a new partnership enabling members to earn and redeem across both programs, with reciprocal elite perks. The deal includes a 90-day challenge that can award Hyatt Globalist after 20 nights, along with options to transfer points and access cross-program benefits.

2026-07-15T12:29:42.040193-07:00

Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launch reciprocal loyalty benefits, including elite-status fast track via a 90-day challe

ch-aviation

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JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse JetBlue Airways is seeking authorization for up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, aiming to fill capacity left by Spirit Airlines following its collapse earlier in 2026. The request signals an expansion push at FLL as gate availability becomes a key competitive lever.

2026-07-10T12:13:56.028342-07:00

JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse

Flying Magazine

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FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements The FAA is advancing a proposed rule aimed at cementing federal preemption of state and local laws governing airline crew break requirements. The action would standardize break-period rules nationwide and limit jurisdiction for local regulations affecting crew scheduling and rest.

2026-07-07T12:16:57.205994-07:00

FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements

AeroTime

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FAA moves to prevent states from setting airline crew rest rules after flight-attendant lawsuits The FAA has taken action to block US states from adopting their own airline crew rest requirements. The move follows lawsuits brought by flight attendants challenging state-level rules, setting up a direct federal-versus-state dispute over scheduling and fatigue safeguards for airline crews.

2026-07-06T19:44:11.883774-07:00

FAA moves to prevent states from setting airline crew rest rules after flight-attendant lawsuits

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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ALPA-represented Delta pilots launch passenger-facing reliability warning amid summer delay/cancellation concerns and contract n Delta pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association have launched a public website advising customers of likely summer flight delays and cancellations. The move comes as reliability issues and early contract talks with Delta management heighten tensions, with pilots positioning the effort as a direct response to passenger frustration.

2026-07-02T05:46:09.919501-07:00

ALPA-represented Delta pilots launch passenger-facing reliability warning amid summer delay/cancellation concerns and contract n

Aviacionline

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United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service United Airlines will begin year-round nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting Dec. 17, operating four weekly frequencies on Boeing 737 aircraft. The new route makes Cartagena United’s third Colombian destination and expands nonstop connectivity from two key U.S. hubs.

2026-06-29T11:27:04.896178-07:00

United to add year-round nonstop Houston and Washington–Cartagena service

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