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American flight attendants renew 'WAR' campaign, escalate calls for CEO Robert Isom's removal

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing more than 28,000 American Airlines cabin crew, has intensified pressure on CEO Robert Isom — renewing a vote of no confidence and urging members to wear 'WAR' (We Are Ready) pins, signaling readiness for a new contract, strike or leadership change.

2026-03-13T06:03:30.133266-07:00

AeroTime

Air Astana 2025: revenue growth offset by engine disruptions and currency headwinds

2026-03-13T04:58:12.986343-07:00

Reuters

Co‑brand card revenue reshapes U.S. airline loyalty — American adds gift‑card redemptions

2026-03-13T03:34:29.004110-07:00

FlightGlobal

Iran conflict disrupts Gulf hubs: carriers cancel routes, reroute services and reallocate capacity

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00

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American flight attendants renew 'WAR' campaign, escalate calls for CEO Robert Isom's removal The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing more than 28,000 American Airlines cabin crew, has intensified pressure on CEO Robert Isom — renewing a vote of no confidence and urging members to wear 'WAR' (We Are Ready) pins, signaling readiness for a new contract, strike or leadership change.

2026-03-13T06:03:30.133266-07:00

American flight attendants renew 'WAR' campaign, escalate calls for CEO Robert Isom's removal

AeroTime

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Air Astana 2025: revenue growth offset by engine disruptions and currency headwinds Air Astana reported robust revenue growth in 2025, but operational setbacks from engine disruptions and adverse foreign-exchange movements tempered profit performance and resilience. Management said engine-related impacts raised costs and constrained capacity, while FX headwinds eroded some of the top-line gains.

2026-03-13T04:58:12.986343-07:00

Air Astana 2025: revenue growth offset by engine disruptions and currency headwinds

Reuters

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Co‑brand card revenue reshapes U.S. airline loyalty — American adds gift‑card redemptions Co‑branded credit‑card revenue is becoming a central profit driver for U.S. carriers, prompting loyalty‑program changes that favour cardholders and broaden non‑flight redemptions. American Airlines' move to let AAdvantage members redeem miles for major‑brand gift cards underscores how carriers are monetizing loyalty beyond air travel.

2026-03-13T03:34:29.004110-07:00

Co‑brand card revenue reshapes U.S. airline loyalty — American adds gift‑card redemptions

FlightGlobal

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Iran conflict disrupts Gulf hubs: carriers cancel routes, reroute services and reallocate capacity The Iran conflict has disrupted Gulf airspace and forced widespread cancellations, reroutings and rapid capacity reallocations. Etihad will operate a limited March 6–19 schedule while Air Astana shifted Gulf frequencies to Asian routes within days; Seychelles, Tanzania and other Asian destinations are expanding alternative links and regional tourism.

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00

Iran conflict disrupts Gulf hubs: carriers cancel routes, reroute services and reallocate capacity

Leeham News

Blended-wing-body airliners — history, technology and prospects (Part 1) Blended-wing-body (BWB) designs trace nearly a century of research — from the Horten brothers' wartime flying wings to Northrop's developments. This Part 1 survey examines BWB history, core technologies and the engineering challenges that must be solved before such airliners can enter commercial service.

2026-03-13T01:39:15.695308-07:00

Blended-wing-body airliners — history, technology and prospects (Part 1)

FlightGlobal

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FAVT restricts Azur Air AOC after audit cites equipment-related cancellations; restriction until 8 June 2026 Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency restricted Azur Air's AOC on 12 March after a 19 Feb–5 Mar audit into equipment-related cancellations and delays; the restriction runs until 8 June 2026, has prompted some Thailand flight cancellations and orders enhanced maintenance and operational controls.

2026-03-13T01:18:45.661866-07:00

FAVT restricts Azur Air AOC after audit cites equipment-related cancellations; restriction until 8 June 2026

Wall Street Journal

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Qantas to pay $74M–$105M to settle class action over COVID-era flight credits Qantas agreed to pay between $74m and $105m to settle a class action over its issuance of COVID-era flight credits instead of immediate cash refunds for cancelled bookings. The Echo Law claim, filed Aug 2023 for customers booked 1 Jan 2020–1 Nov 2022, was resolved without admission of liability.

2026-03-12T23:23:30.229091-07:00

Qantas to pay $74M–$105M to settle class action over COVID-era flight credits

New York Times

How the Iran war threatens global food, energy and airfreight supply chains The unfolding war with Iran is disrupting global logistics beyond oil markets, roiling maritime routes and air‑cargo networks and threatening availability of food, energy and other goods. Exporters and shippers face capacity squeezes, detours, higher rates and delays that could cascade through manufacturing and retail supply chains.

2026-03-12T21:19:48.420936-07:00

How the Iran war threatens global food, energy and airfreight supply chains

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American flight attendants renew 'WAR' campaign, escalate calls for CEO Robert Isom's removal

Air Astana 2025: revenue growth offset by engine disruptions and currency headwinds

Co‑brand card revenue reshapes U.S. airline loyalty — American adds gift‑card redemptions

Iran conflict disrupts Gulf hubs: carriers cancel routes, reroute services and reallocate capacity

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