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Allegiant, Long an OTA Holdout, Signs an Exclusive Deal With Expedia

2026-07-17T08:18:13.006380-07:00

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US international gateway fragmentation shifts long-haul fleet calculus, pressuring the 787 vs. A380 route math Traffic at US international gateways is becoming more fragmented, changing how airlines size and allocate long-haul capacity. The 787-versus-A380 debate is now playing out one tier down in network planning, as fleet decisions increasingly track which gateways—and markets—actually concentrate demand.

2026-07-17T08:15:32.149018-07:00

US international gateway fragmentation shifts long-haul fleet calculus, pressuring the 787 vs. A380 route math

FlightGlobal

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A4E and airlines slam EU ETS reform as Commission expands carbon pricing and misses decarbonisation reinvestment safeguards Airlines for Europe (A4E) criticized the European Commission’s proposed EU ETS overhaul for raising passenger costs while lacking clear requirements to reinvest ETS revenues into aviation decarbonisation. The package also extends ETS coverage to flights up to 5,000km from the EU’s centre and aims to bring some beyond the EEA into scope from 2029.

2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

A4E and airlines slam EU ETS reform as Commission expands carbon pricing and misses decarbonisation reinvestment safeguards

FlightGlobal

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United Airlines to retire 80 older aircraft in 2027 as first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries approach United Airlines says it plans to retire 80 older, less fuel-efficient aircraft in 2027, representing a step-up from previous years. The move is tied to a fleetwide cabin refresh aimed at lowering costs and improving margins ahead of the first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries.

2026-07-17T04:28:15.786311-07:00

United Airlines to retire 80 older aircraft in 2027 as first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries approach

FlightGlobal

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United plans to retire 80 aircraft next year as it expects first Boeing 737 Max 10 deliveries

2026-07-17T04:28:15.786311-07:00

United plans to retire 80 airc

Reuters

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 tees up a defense-first lineup as wars refocus demand from jets to weapons With wars pushing buyers toward weapons over platforms, Farnborough International Airshow 2026 is expected to foreground defense content and major procurement themes. Previews also underline the airline backdrop: AAPA says Asia-Pacific carriers posted record US$12.1B combined net profit in 2025, but fuel-cost risks loom.

2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

Farnborough Airshow 2026 tees up a defense-first lineup as wars refocus demand from jets to weapons

Wall Street Journal

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Airline loyalty points stockpile powering summer travel, valued at ~$38B A stockpile of airline loyalty points—valued by airlines at roughly $38 billion—is underwriting peak-season demand. With points balances effectively acting as a large, monetizable funding pool, airlines are using loyalty economics to sustain redemption activity and keep summer travel capacity filled.

2026-07-16T19:30:04.210576-07:00

Airline loyalty points stockpile powering summer travel, valued at ~$38B

Reuters

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China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel China’s biggest carriers are entering the peak summer travel season with a more challenging outlook after warning they face heavy losses in the first half. Weakening demand is raising doubts about their ability to absorb higher fuel costs during the industry’s busiest months.

2026-07-16T19:14:37.240713-07:00

China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel

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Airline Industry & Market Trends News

A4E and airlines slam EU ETS reform as Commission expands carbon pricing and misses decarbonisation reinvestment safeguards

United Airlines to retire 80 older aircraft in 2027 as first Boeing 737 MAX 10 deliveries approach

Farnborough Airshow 2026 tees up a defense-first lineup as wars refocus demand from jets to weapons

China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel

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