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Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues

Ryanair, Jet2 (UK) and easyJet UK are calling for a relaxation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System, saying passengers are facing wait times of up to four hours at airport border controls as the new process beds in. The carriers argue the operational impact is severe enough to warrant immediate change.

2026-05-05T09:09:10.936633-07:00

Skift

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict

2026-05-05T07:48:06.651505-07:00

Washington Post

Will Europe face jet-fuel shortages this summer? Even without a supply crunch, high prices look set to persist

2026-05-05T03:15:23.009815-07:00

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Isle of Man SPV sues Air Zimbabwe over unpaid leasing dues for two A320-200s

2026-05-05T04:54:20.467684-07:00

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Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues Ryanair, Jet2 (UK) and easyJet UK are calling for a relaxation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System, saying passengers are facing wait times of up to four hours at airport border controls as the new process beds in. The carriers argue the operational impact is severe enough to warrant immediate change.

2026-05-05T09:09:10.936633-07:00

Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues

Skift

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict Dubai has introduced new air passenger rights rules aimed at boosting traveler confidence following the Iran war. Operators have pointed to the changes as a step toward restoring certainty for customers navigating a more volatile security environment.

2026-05-05T07:48:06.651505-07:00

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict

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Isle of Man SPV sues Air Zimbabwe over unpaid leasing dues for two A320-200s An Isle of Man-based special purpose vehicle has taken Air Zimbabwe (Harare International) to court in Zimbabwe, alleging non-payment of leasing dues tied to two Airbus A320-200s. The dispute also hinges on competing claims over ownership of the aircraft.

2026-05-05T04:54:20.467684-07:00

Isle of Man SPV sues Air Zimbabwe over unpaid leasing dues for two A320-200s

Washington Post

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Will Europe face jet-fuel shortages this summer? Even without a supply crunch, high prices look set to persist Industry experts warn that Europe’s summer jet-fuel outlook hinges on whether shortages are actually avoided; even in a best-case scenario, fuel prices are expected to stay elevated. The risk profile implies continued margin pressure and pricing leverage for airlines planning for peak demand.

2026-05-05T03:15:23.009815-07:00

Will Europe face jet-fuel shortages this summer? Even without a supply crunch, high prices look set to persist

Leeham News

Flight-attendant and broader workforce shortages are constraining US long-haul route expansion as supply-chain bottlenecks press A looming US flight-attendant shortage is emerging as the most binding constraint on airline long-haul growth, with expansion plans increasingly colliding with cabin staffing availability. The broader labor problem is presented as an under-quantified cost driver alongside aviation supply-chain disruptions, from parts shortages to aircraft and engine delays.

2026-05-05T00:52:13.096598-07:00

Flight-attendant and broader workforce shortages are constraining US long-haul route expansion as supply-chain bottlenecks press

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British Airways 787-10 impaled on fueling steps at Heathrow, triggers ground damage and passenger disruption British Airways grounded a Boeing 787-10 at London Heathrow after engineering steps positioned under the aircraft during refuelling were “impaled” into the fuselage. The aircraft settled onto the supports as fuel added weight, leading to damage while passengers waited onboard via bus. The carrier faces a $352,000 compensation claim tied to the disruption.

2026-05-05T00:48:06.132225-07:00

British Airways 787-10 impaled on fueling steps at Heathrow, triggers ground damage and passenger disruption

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Japan Airlines to issue ¥200bn of bond-type class shares, raising about $1.3bn Japan Airlines will issue 20 million Series 1 bond-type class shares to raise JPY200 billion (about USD 1.27 billion). The capital raise is structured through equity-like bond-type class shares, expanding JAL’s funding capacity amid recent profitability signals and earnings risk considerations flagged in prior reporting.

2026-05-04T18:34:12.971141-07:00

Japan Airlines to issue ¥200bn of bond-type class shares, raising about $1.3bn

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How Spirit’s Exit Widens the Gap: Route Reshuffle and On-Time Performance Signal From DoT’s Top U.S. City Pairs U.S. Department of Transportation data highlights schedule padding dynamics and on-time performance gaps across the top 20 city pairs as Spirit’s wind-down reshapes capacity. The “Spirit-sized gap” analysis points to where competitors can absorb demand—and where reliability may lag during the transition.

2026-05-04T13:36:30.592576-07:00

How Spirit’s Exit Widens the Gap: Route Reshuffle and On-Time Performance Signal From DoT’s Top U.S. City Pairs

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Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict

Will Europe face jet-fuel shortages this summer? Even without a supply crunch, high prices look set to persist

Isle of Man SPV sues Air Zimbabwe over unpaid leasing dues for two A320-200s

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