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Delta confirms Boeing 787‑10 order as American trims summer widebody capacity

Delta confirmed a long‑rumored commitment to the Boeing 787‑10 during its recent earnings call, advancing its long‑haul fleet modernisation plans. Separately, American Airlines will cut summer widebody capacity amid a shortage of available widebodies and deployment pressures.

2026-01-22T03:58:40.254859-08:00

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IndiGo Q3 PAT plunges 78% to Rs 550 crore after December operational meltdown

2026-01-22T05:02:10.712558-08:00

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WestJet reverses high‑density economy seating after viral backlash, signalling risks for cabin densification

2026-01-22T03:18:45.337818-08:00

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Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2.com — UK members can redeem miles across 75+ Jet2 destinations

2026-01-22T01:38:33.539801-08:00

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IndiGo Q3 PAT plunges 78% to Rs 550 crore after December operational meltdown InterGlobe Aviation, operator of IndiGo, posted consolidated PAT of Rs 550 crore for the December quarter, a 78% year‑on‑year decline. Revenue rose about 6%, but exceptional charges tied to the carrier’s December operational meltdown were a significant drag on profitability.

2026-01-22T05:02:10.712558-08:00

IndiGo Q3 PAT plunges 78% to Rs 550 crore after December operational meltdown

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Azores Airlines to prioritise inter‑island routes, rule out ACMI wet leases Azores Airlines will prioritise inter‑island services and will not deploy ACMI wet‑lease capacity, the carrier says. The move refocuses network planning on domestic connectivity and short‑haul scheduling, shaping capacity allocation across the archipelago for the upcoming seasons and may influence partnerships and tourism links.

2026-01-22T04:41:02.372179-08:00

Azores Airlines to prioritise inter‑island routes, rule out ACMI wet leases

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Delta confirms Boeing 787‑10 order as American trims summer widebody capacity Delta confirmed a long‑rumored commitment to the Boeing 787‑10 during its recent earnings call, advancing its long‑haul fleet modernisation plans. Separately, American Airlines will cut summer widebody capacity amid a shortage of available widebodies and deployment pressures.

2026-01-22T03:58:40.254859-08:00

Delta confirms Boeing 787‑10 order as American trims summer widebody capacity

Reuters

WestJet reverses high‑density economy seating after viral backlash, signalling risks for cabin densification WestJet abruptly walked back a rollout of tighter, non‑reclining economy seating after viral videos showed passengers struggling with severely cramped legroom. The U‑turn is a clear warning to North American carriers pursuing cabin densification and back‑of‑cabin cuts to prioritise higher‑yield travellers, exposing reputational and commercial risk.

2026-01-22T03:18:45.337818-08:00

WestJet reverses high‑density economy seating after viral backlash, signalling risks for cabin densification

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ITA Airways to fast‑track four widebodies by 2027 as A330neo EI‑TYG joins fleet ITA Airways CEO Jörg Eberhart said the carrier will fast‑track entry into service of four additional widebodies by 2027 as it takes recent A330neo deliveries — including EI‑TYG this month. The programme accelerates ITA’s long‑haul fleet expansion from Rome Fiumicino and adds immediate capacity.

2026-01-22T02:20:14.002059-08:00

ITA Airways to fast‑track four widebodies by 2027 as A330neo EI‑TYG joins fleet

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US carriers issue waivers and advisories as major winter storm threatens hubs Major U.S. carriers issued travel advisories and broad fee-free waivers as a powerful winter storm is forecast to spread from the central and southern plains to the East Coast from Friday, threatening hub operations and causing cancellations and heavy rebooking across the weekend.

2026-01-22T01:54:58.556134-08:00

US carriers issue waivers and advisories as major winter storm threatens hubs

emirates.com

Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2.com — UK members can redeem miles across 75+ Jet2 destinations Emirates Skywards has partnered with UK leisure carrier Jet2.com so members can redeem miles for flight rewards across Jet2’s network of more than 75 destinations. The tie-up expands Emirates’ UK footprint, giving roughly 4 million UK-based Skywards members new leisure redemption options across Jet2 routes.

2026-01-22T01:38:33.539801-08:00

Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2.com — UK members can redeem miles across 75+ Jet2 destinations

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Air India to report record 150 billion (~$1.6bn) annual loss after June Dreamliner crash and operational turmoil Air India is set to report a record annual loss of about 150 billion (~$1.6bn) for the year ending March 31, after a fatal June Boeing 787-8 crash that killed over 240 people and subsequent airspace disruptions reversed a previously near break-even turnaround. The carrier, part-owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, faces urgent board pressure to relaunch operations.

2026-01-21T23:53:24.129881-08:00

Air India to report record 150 billion (~$1.6bn) annual loss after June Dreamliner crash and operational turmoil

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Delta confirms Boeing 787‑10 order as American trims summer widebody capacity

IndiGo Q3 PAT plunges 78% to Rs 550 crore after December operational meltdown

WestJet reverses high‑density economy seating after viral backlash, signalling risks for cabin densification

Emirates Skywards partners with Jet2.com — UK members can redeem miles across 75+ Jet2 destinations

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