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SES warns carriers against fleetwide Starlink commitments, cites loss of negotiating leverage

SES warned airlines that committing entire fleets to SpaceX's Starlink will erode their negotiating leverage when contracts come up for renewal. The operator said exclusive fleet-level deals could expose carriers to price increases and reduced options, and urged a more diversified connectivity approach.

2026-01-14T11:11:49.924812-08:00

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Latam to restart Bogotá–Caracas only after passenger and crew security guarantees; carriers await safety reports

2026-01-14T10:24:36.311056-08:00

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ACC Aviation: Taxation the most immediate cost driver for charter in 2026

2026-01-14T09:57:32.044492-08:00

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United shifts Economy fresh meals to preorder-only, ending onboard hot-food sales

2026-01-14T05:45:41.684736-08:00

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SES warns carriers against fleetwide Starlink commitments, cites loss of negotiating leverage SES warned airlines that committing entire fleets to SpaceX's Starlink will erode their negotiating leverage when contracts come up for renewal. The operator said exclusive fleet-level deals could expose carriers to price increases and reduced options, and urged a more diversified connectivity approach.

2026-01-14T11:11:49.924812-08:00

SES warns carriers against fleetwide Starlink commitments, cites loss of negotiating leverage

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Latam to restart Bogotá–Caracas only after passenger and crew security guarantees; carriers await safety reports LATAM CEO Roberto Alvo said the carrier will resume Bogotá–Caracas flights only after Venezuelan authorities provide concrete security guarantees for passengers and crew. Iberia, Air Europa and Plus Ultra are similarly awaiting aviation-safety reports as the FAA maintains a NOTAM advising against overflight through Feb. 2.

2026-01-14T10:24:36.311056-08:00

Latam to restart Bogotá–Caracas only after passenger and crew security guarantees; carriers await safety reports

AINonline

ACC Aviation: Taxation the most immediate cost driver for charter in 2026 ACC Aviation's leasing team says robust global charter demand will persist into 2026, but regional operational differences — notably across Europe — will shape costs and capacity. The firm identifies taxation, including new per‑passenger levies, as the most immediate upward pressure on charter pricing and operator economics next year.

2026-01-14T09:57:32.044492-08:00

ACC Aviation: Taxation the most immediate cost driver for charter in 2026

CNBC

Jefferies: Weight‑loss drugs could cut average passenger weight ~10%, trimming ~2% off aircraft weight and fuel use A Jefferies analysis says widespread use of weight‑loss drugs could reduce average passenger weight by about 10%, translating into roughly a 2% reduction in total aircraft weight — a change that would lower fuel burn and operating costs if realized across fleets.

2026-01-14T08:33:03.998777-08:00

Jefferies: Weight‑loss drugs could cut average passenger weight ~10%, trimming ~2% off aircraft weight and fuel use

AeroTime

Vueling unveils 'Rumbo 2035' with 60m-passenger target and Boeing 737 MAX rollout Vueling announced Rumbo 2035, targeting 60 million annual passengers by 2035 and committing €5 billion to fleet renewal through 2030. The plan lays out a rollout calendar for a new Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody fleet and forecasts a €17.5 billion contribution to Spain’s GDP.

2026-01-14T06:49:11.112451-08:00

Vueling unveils 'Rumbo 2035' with 60m-passenger target and Boeing 737 MAX rollout

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Ryanair to cut 2.2 million Belgian seats in 2026–27 after planned Charleroi passenger levy Ryanair will remove 1.1 million seats from its Belgian schedule in 2026 and a further 1.1 million in 2027, centred on Charleroi, in direct response to a planned €3 per‑passenger levy from April 2026 and wider Belgian aviation tax increases.

2026-01-14T06:06:32.114481-08:00

Ryanair to cut 2.2 million Belgian seats in 2026–27 after planned Charleroi passenger levy

thebulkheadseat.com

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United shifts Economy fresh meals to preorder-only, ending onboard hot-food sales United Airlines will require customers to pre-order fresh United Economy meals — burgers, sandwiches and snack boxes — through its website and mobile app beginning March 1. The move ends onboard purchases of hot/fresh items and aims to streamline catering and cut unused food.

2026-01-14T05:45:41.684736-08:00

United shifts Economy fresh meals to preorder-only, ending onboard hot-food sales

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Brazil's Azul completes $2.7bn capital raise Brazil's Azul has completed a $2.7bn capital raise, the airline announced. The financing increases the carrier's available capital; further details on investor composition, terms or planned use were not included in the provided summary. Full coverage is behind a subscription paywall.

2026-01-14T05:28:09.572348-08:00

Brazil's Azul completes $2.7bn capital raise

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SES warns carriers against fleetwide Starlink commitments, cites loss of negotiating leverage

Latam to restart Bogotá–Caracas only after passenger and crew security guarantees; carriers await safety reports

ACC Aviation: Taxation the most immediate cost driver for charter in 2026

United shifts Economy fresh meals to preorder-only, ending onboard hot-food sales

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