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Reuters • Lisa Barrington

IATA Sees SAF Output Doubling to 2 Million Tonnes in 2025, Warns Policy Shortfalls

IATA projects sustainable aviation fuel output will double to 2 million tonnes (2.5 billion litres) in 2025, covering just 0.7% of airlines’ fuel needs. The association warns policy gaps and high costs — adding $4.4 billion to fuel bills — could derail future growth.

2025-06-01T06:02:13.169916-07:00

PaxEx.Aero

United and JetBlue Launch Cross-Site Booking and Reciprocal Loyalty with Shared JFK/Newark Slots

2025-05-29T04:18:57.735476-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Southwest Ends 'Bags Fly Free', Charges US$35/$45 for Checked Bags from May 28

2025-05-26T21:42:35.259219-07:00

Reuters

Qatar Airways Group posts record US$2.15B profit for FY2024-25 amid passenger surge

2025-05-19T01:06:31.924790-07:00

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IATA Sees SAF Output Doubling to 2 Million Tonnes in 2025, Warns Policy Shortfalls IATA projects sustainable aviation fuel output will double to 2 million tonnes (2.5 billion litres) in 2025, covering just 0.7% of airlines’ fuel needs. The association warns policy gaps and high costs — adding $4.4 billion to fuel bills — could derail future growth.

2025-06-01T06:02:13.169916-07:00

IATA Sees SAF Output Doubling to 2 Million Tonnes in 2025, Warns Policy Shortfalls

Fortune

United CEO Scott Kirby Declares Budget Airline Model “Dead” Amid JetBlue Partnership United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby slammed the low-cost carrier approach as “dead” and accused competitors of “screwing customers” just after unveiling a partnership with JetBlue that lets flyers share perks and loyalty across both networks.

2025-05-31T04:55:30.496056-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby Declares Budget Airline Model “Dead” Amid JetBlue Partnership

Fox Business

Delta, United and American Quietly Charge Solo Flyers Up to 2.5×; Delta Reverses After Backlash Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines have quietly imposed higher economy fares for solo travelers—up to 2.5 times the cost of a companion ticket on certain routes. After nationwide backlash, Delta removed its solo-traveler surcharge, raising questions on revenue management transparency.

2025-05-30T13:30:57.477986-07:00

Delta, United and American Quietly Charge Solo Flyers Up to 2.5×; Delta Reverses After Backlash

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Flair Airlines leans on Vancouver executive hub to propel growth Flair Airlines is bolstering its expansion by centralizing its executive leadership in Vancouver. Though the carrier is legally headquartered in Edmonton, its largest contingent of senior executives operates out of British Columbia, driving route growth and strategic partnerships in the region.

2025-05-30T12:11:59.706783-07:00

Flair Airlines leans on Vancouver executive hub to propel growth

Aviacionline

IAG Sees Strong Outlook for Latin American Operations in 2025 International Airlines Group flagged robust early-year performance on its Latin American network, highlighting improved traffic and revenue on key routes and reaffirming the region’s strategic role in its 2025 capacity expansion.

2025-05-30T08:58:14.057160-07:00

IAG Sees Strong Outlook for Latin American Operations in 2025

AeroTime

Just 30% of Airline CEOs Rank Pilot Recruitment as Top Priority in Deloitte Survey Deloitte’s annual Airline CEO Survey finds that just 30% of global airline leaders rank pilot recruitment as a top strategic priority. The report highlights that most CEOs are focusing on other areas of growth and risk management, even as workforce pressures and flight deck staffing needs persist.

2025-05-30T04:26:08.863669-07:00

Just 30% of Airline CEOs Rank Pilot Recruitment as Top Priority in Deloitte Survey

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IATA: April Air Cargo Traffic Climbs 5.8% YoY on Sustained Momentum Global air cargo traffic rose 5.8% year-on-year in April, up from March’s 4.4% gain, driven by resilient trade flows and tight capacity, marking continued strength in the freight market, according to IATA’s data.

2025-05-29T10:14:37.889086-07:00

IATA: April Air Cargo Traffic Climbs 5.8% YoY on Sustained Momentum

CNBC

Deutsche Bank Sees Further Upside for Southwest After Elliott-Led Shakeup Deutsche Bank upgraded Southwest Airlines, projecting further stock gains after last year’s Elliott Investment Management–driven overhaul. In a note, the bank highlighted cost-cutting initiatives, leadership changes and improved capital allocation triggered by Elliott's campaign, arguing these reforms position Southwest to outperform peers and deliver stronger returns.

2025-05-29T05:26:14.250017-07:00

Deutsche Bank Sees Further Upside for Southwest After Elliott-Led Shakeup

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