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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

Delta calls Amazon's Leo LEO satellite connectivity a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences, signalling the carrier intends to leverage next‑generation low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to expand onboard passenger services, content offerings and digital revenue opportunities as airlines prioritise high‑capacity, low‑latency inflight Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

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Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

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Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service

2026-04-01T06:11:05.425775-07:00

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Southwest abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating

2026-04-01T03:59:59.785634-07:00

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences Delta calls Amazon's Leo LEO satellite connectivity a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences, signalling the carrier intends to leverage next‑generation low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to expand onboard passenger services, content offerings and digital revenue opportunities as airlines prioritise high‑capacity, low‑latency inflight Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

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Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire 49% of PLAY Europe, the Maltese carrier holding an EU air operator certificate, giving Icelandair access to expanded traffic rights and the option to register aircraft in Malta to support wider EU and charter operations.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations

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Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service Philippine Airlines reported $160 million net income for 2025 after carrying 16.3 million passengers and received the region’s first Airbus A350‑1000. From 3 May 2026 PAL will increase A350 rotations on Manila–Seattle from two to three weekly, replacing 777‑300ER flying.

2026-04-01T06:11:05.425775-07:00

Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service

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China Southern the only 'big three' Chinese carrier to report a net profit in 2025 as peers stay loss-making China's three largest carriers largely failed to regain net profitability in 2025: only China Southern Airlines reported a net profit, while China Eastern and Air China remained loss-making. The trio have struggled to post net profits since the Covid pandemic, highlighting an uneven recovery across major groups.

2026-04-01T04:45:37.507770-07:00

China Southern the only 'big three' Chinese carrier to report a net profit in 2025 as peers stay loss-making

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Southwest abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating After just over two months of assigned seating, Southwest has abandoned the experiment and restored its traditional open‑seating model. The carrier framed the rollback as a response to public reaction and operational friction tied to the change, reversing a key element of its recent service overhaul.

2026-04-01T03:59:59.785634-07:00

Southwest abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating

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Air Serbia posts €719m revenue and €45.3m pre‑tax profit in record 2025; carries 4.6m passengers Air Serbia reported record 2025 results, generating €719–720 million in revenue and a €45.3 million pre‑tax profit after carrying about 4.6 million passengers at a 77.3% load factor. Management credited careful capacity management and fleet growth — including a fourth A320 — for the performance.

2026-04-01T03:15:36.947326-07:00

Air Serbia posts €719m revenue and €45.3m pre‑tax profit in record 2025; carries 4.6m passengers

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PIA warns jet-fuel surge threatens survival as Pakistan orders foreign carriers to carry return-leg fuel Arif Habib, PIA’s new owner, warned a rapid surge in jet fuel prices could force Pakistan International Airlines to suspend operations unless fuel-cost hikes are addressed. Pakistan has directed foreign carriers to carry sufficient fuel for return legs amid domestic supply concerns, adding immediate operational strain.

2026-04-01T02:38:40.075151-07:00

PIA warns jet-fuel surge threatens survival as Pakistan orders foreign carriers to carry return-leg fuel

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Iran-linked drone strike ignites fuel tanks at Kuwait International; airport closed as wider Gulf attacks hit tanker off Qatar An Iran-linked drone strike tore into fuel storage at Kuwait International Airport, triggering a major blaze that closed the airport to commercial flights; no casualties were reported. The attack coincided with strikes on a tanker off Qatar and fires in Bahrain amid wider US–Israeli–Iran exchanges.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

Iran-linked drone strike ignites fuel tanks at Kuwait International; airport closed as wider Gulf attacks hit tanker off Qatar

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

Icelandair in talks to buy 49% of PLAY Europe’s Maltese AOC to expand EU operations

Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service

Southwest abandons assigned seating after two‑month trial, returns to open seating

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