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Oman Air Joins oneworld as 15th Member, Wins Two APEX Awards

Oman Air officially became the 15th member of the oneworld alliance on June 30, 2025, granting customers access to its network across the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe. The Gulf carrier also secured two APEX awards for service excellence ahead of its alliance debut.

2025-06-30T00:53:52.554427-07:00

Reuters

Virgin Australia Raises A$685M in IPO, Shares Surge 8.3% on ASX Debut

2025-06-23T14:39:26.376605-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Airlines Reroute and Cancel Middle East Flights as Qatar Shuts Airspace Amid Iran-US Escalation

2025-06-23T09:03:18.007102-07:00

Bloomberg

JetBlue to cut flights and retire A320s as soft demand makes 2025 breakeven unlikely

2025-06-17T08:16:10.218674-07:00

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IndiGo launches first long-haul Mumbai–Manchester service with wet-leased 787s IndiGo inaugurated its inaugural long-haul operation on July 1, launching three weekly non-stop flights between Mumbai and Manchester using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners wet-leased from Norse Atlantic. The new service marks the carrier’s first step into Europe and expands its transcontinental network.

2025-07-01T12:55:37.752702-07:00

IndiGo launches first long-haul Mumbai–Manchester service with wet-leased 787s

WestJet

WestJet and Saudia Launch Interline Partnership Unlocking Single-Connection Access to 100+ Destinations WestJet and Saudia today launched an interline partnership offering single-ticket travel across both carriers’ networks to more than 100 global destinations. The agreement delivers through-checked baggage and single-point check-in, unlocking seamless connections via Toronto, London Heathrow and Paris CDG to Jeddah and Riyadh.

2025-06-30T07:47:02.697751-07:00

WestJet and Saudia Launch Interline Partnership Unlocking Single-Connection Access to 100+ Destinations

One Mile at a Time

Alaska Airlines’ Financial Edge Over JetBlue Airways Alaska Airlines has consistently outpaced JetBlue Airways in profitability metrics over the past five years, driven by stronger pricing power at key West Coast hubs, disciplined capacity growth, and targeted premium product enhancements. JetBlue’s higher cost base and nascent tech integration strategy have yet to translate into similar returns.

2025-06-30T05:13:31.046967-07:00

Alaska Airlines’ Financial Edge Over JetBlue Airways

Cranky Flier

Spirit Airlines overhauls fare bundles, shifting ancillaries between tiers Spirit Airlines has overhauled its fare structure by removing checked-bag allowances from its Premium Economy bundle and allowing carry-on additions to its basic Value fare for $40–$65, depending on route. The airline also renamed its fare tiers, aiming to simplify options after customer feedback on ancillary add-on confusion.

2025-06-30T03:55:00.554300-07:00

Spirit Airlines overhauls fare bundles, shifting ancillaries between tiers

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Oman Air Joins oneworld as 15th Member, Wins Two APEX Awards Oman Air officially became the 15th member of the oneworld alliance on June 30, 2025, granting customers access to its network across the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe. The Gulf carrier also secured two APEX awards for service excellence ahead of its alliance debut.

2025-06-30T00:53:52.554427-07:00

Oman Air Joins oneworld as 15th Member, Wins Two APEX Awards

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JetBlue Becomes First US Carrier to Implement Lufthansa Systems’ NetLine/Plan JetBlue Airways has selected Lufthansa Systems’ NetLine/Plan network planning solution, marking the first US adoption of the tool. The carrier aims to leverage advanced optimization to enhance scheduling flexibility, resource utilization and operational efficiency across its route network.

2025-06-29T03:53:50.951658-07:00

JetBlue Becomes First US Carrier to Implement Lufthansa Systems’ NetLine/Plan

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines Restricts Flight Attendant Glove Use, Ends Last Pandemic-Era PPE American Airlines, per a leaked internal memo, has updated its policy restricting flight attendants from wearing gloves except during trash service, reducing nitrile gloves onboard. The change marks the end of the pandemic-era personal protective equipment measures introduced in early 2020.

2025-06-28T11:31:31.035721-07:00

American Airlines Restricts Flight Attendant Glove Use, Ends Last Pandemic-Era PPE

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Allegiant Air Posts 9% YoY Passenger Traffic Growth in May 2025 Allegiant Air reported a 9% year-over-year increase in preliminary May 2025 passenger traffic, underscoring pent-up leisure demand for its ULCC network. The growth contrasts with broadly flat volumes at other US carriers despite boosted capacity, positioning Allegiant ahead as summer travel ramps up.

2025-06-28T01:29:17.096886-07:00

Allegiant Air Posts 9% YoY Passenger Traffic Growth in May 2025

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