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Alaska unveils first International Business Class suites for 787 long‑haul rollout

Alaska Airlines will introduce its first International Business Class suites this spring on new Boeing 787 Dreamliners as part of its push into long‑haul international markets. The premium product features full‑suite seating, refreshed menus, upgraded bedding and amenity kits — a strategic upgrade to the carrier's long‑haul proposition.

2026-03-31T05:11:12.138905-07:00

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Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline

2026-03-31T10:21:09.284570-07:00

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JetBlue launches TrueBlue Subscriptions 'Points on Repeat' and broadens redemption options

2026-03-31T10:55:23.383512-07:00

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Caribbean Airlines seeks government financial rescue

2026-03-31T11:50:42.908713-07:00

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Caribbean Airlines seeks government financial rescue Caribbean Airlines has formally requested a new government financial rescue, citing mounting fiscal pressures and operational strains, ch-aviation reports. The appeal signals escalating distress at the state-owned carrier and raises prospects of public intervention to preserve routes and connectivity across the region.

2026-03-31T11:50:42.908713-07:00

Caribbean Airlines seeks government financial rescue

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JetBlue launches TrueBlue Subscriptions 'Points on Repeat' and broadens redemption options JetBlue this week launched TrueBlue Subscriptions — marketed as 'Points on Repeat' — offering three package options that include points plus bundled, non‑points benefits for members. The carrier also expanded TrueBlue redemption beyond flights to cover a wider range of travel extras.

2026-03-31T10:55:23.383512-07:00

JetBlue launches TrueBlue Subscriptions 'Points on Repeat' and broadens redemption options

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Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline After decades of operating on its own terms, Southwest is shedding hallmark quirks and adopting mainstream airline practices. The carrier’s reinvention — moving away from its cult identity toward conventional revenue, network and operational models — reshapes U.S. competitive dynamics in short- and medium-haul markets.

2026-03-31T10:21:09.284570-07:00

Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline

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US DOT denies commuter air carrier certificate to Discovery Jets The U.S. Department of Transportation has denied Discovery Jets' application for a commuter air carrier certificate, blocking the operator from launching scheduled passenger service under commuter authority. The decision pauses the company's move from on‑demand business flying to regular commuter operations and raises compliance questions.

2026-03-31T10:16:38.626690-07:00

US DOT denies commuter air carrier certificate to Discovery Jets

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United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets United Airlines has placed a firm order for 15 Boom Overture supersonic jets and options for 35 more from Denver-based Boom Technology. The deal is a clear carrier commitment to ultra-fast commercial aircraft and adds a new dimension to United's long-term fleet strategy.

2026-03-31T09:41:38.225154-07:00

United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets

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Africa's Corporate Travel Problem: Cash, PDFs and Fragmented Systems Most large companies still manage business travel in Africa through a patchwork of travel agencies, manual approval workflows and per‑diem cash systems. Those practices keep bookings, expense reporting and traveler records scattered across PDFs and local vendors, preventing standardized, end‑to‑end corporate travel management.

2026-03-31T08:50:18.343004-07:00

Africa's Corporate Travel Problem: Cash, PDFs and Fragmented Systems

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Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity Airspace closures and regional fighting are disrupting aviation parts logistics, rerouting supply chains and delaying engine spares shipments, increasing backlogs at engine shops and MRO providers worldwide. The strain is lengthening turnaround times and raising operational risk for operators dependent on timely engine maintenance.

2026-03-31T08:00:51.730209-07:00

Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity

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Virgin Atlantic ends Heathrow–Riyadh service under a year; aircraft to be redeployed Virgin Atlantic has permanently cancelled its London Heathrow–Riyadh route less than a year after launch, citing Middle East unrest and Heathrow congestion. The carrier says the aircraft will be redeployed as weak demand—apparent before the Iran war—prompted the abrupt exit shortly after Corneel Koster became CEO.

2026-03-31T07:58:46.773248-07:00

Virgin Atlantic ends Heathrow–Riyadh service under a year; aircraft to be redeployed

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Alaska unveils first International Business Class suites for 787 long‑haul rollout

Southwest 2.0: The Radical Reinvention of America’s Favorite Cult Airline

JetBlue launches TrueBlue Subscriptions 'Points on Repeat' and broadens redemption options

Caribbean Airlines seeks government financial rescue

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