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JetBlue and United activate Blue Sky loyalty tie — TrueBlue and MileagePlus members can now earn and redeem across both networks

JetBlue and United have launched the first phase of their Blue Sky partnership, enabling TrueBlue and MileagePlus members to earn and redeem points across both carriers' networks. Implementation is live, but published cross‑carrier award prices are notably high, delivering poor value on many redemptions.

2025-10-23T05:56:53.925397-07:00

aerotelegraph.com

Wizz Air in talks with Airbus to defer about 100 A320-family deliveries past 2030

2025-10-23T01:24:24.904235-07:00

americanairlines.gcs-web.com

American Airlines Q3 2025: $114M Net Loss Despite Record $13.7B Revenue

2025-10-23T04:06:43.878286-07:00

Reuters

Boeing taps Mandarin‑speaking ex‑White House aide Landon Loomis to lead Boeing China amid export‑control tensions

2025-10-23T01:18:56.945221-07:00

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23-day shutdown threatens US air‑traffic controller pay, staffing and airport disruptions With the government shutdown in its 23rd day, air-traffic controllers who received a near‑full paycheck last week now face missing pay next Tuesday, raising staffing and disruption risks. House Republicans have introduced legislation to guarantee pay for controllers and TSA agents as officials warn of holiday travel chaos.

2025-10-23T11:00:39.138891-07:00

23-day shutdown threatens US air‑traffic controller pay, staffing and airport disruptions

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Air Canada to launch four U.S. routes from Billy Bishop (YTZ) and boost Toronto domestic frequencies Air Canada will launch new transborder services from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) in spring–summer 2026, opening four nonstop U.S. routes and raising frequencies on Toronto–Montréal and Toronto–Ottawa services. Flights will operate as Air Canada Express by Jazz on 78‑seat De Havilland Dash 8‑400 turboprops.

2025-10-23T10:44:47.792307-07:00

Air Canada to launch four U.S. routes from Billy Bishop (YTZ) and boost Toronto domestic frequencies

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United adds 10 O'Hare routes after securing five gates, escalating battle with American United Airlines announced 10 new routes from Chicago O'Hare after securing five additional gates — reclaiming access previously held by American Airlines — expanding its 2026 network and intensifying carrier competition for scarce gate capacity at one of the nation’s busiest hubs.

2025-10-23T10:44:46.917749-07:00

United adds 10 O'Hare routes after securing five gates, escalating battle with American

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FlyHouse to acquire Sun Air Jets and merge operating certificates FlyHouse announced plans to acquire Sun Air Jets and to merge their operating certificates. The companies said the transaction will consolidate the carriers' authorisations under a single certificate, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Timing and financial terms were not disclosed.

2025-10-23T09:57:47.588415-07:00

FlyHouse to acquire Sun Air Jets and merge operating certificates

aerospaceglobalnews.com

UK accelerates DfT review of Heathrow third runway; preferred developer decision due end‑November The UK government has launched a "swift and robust" Department for Transport review to fast‑track Heathrow’s long‑planned third runway, aiming to select a preferred development scheme by the end of November. Officials say works could start as early as 2029 with first flights targeted by the middle of the next decade.

2025-10-23T07:16:50.676479-07:00

UK accelerates DfT review of Heathrow third runway; preferred developer decision due end‑November

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Air Canada to launch daily U.S. services from Billy Bishop, adds frequencies and free Wi‑Fi Air Canada will launch daily flights from Billy Bishop to New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago and increase frequencies to Montréal and Ottawa. Enabled by new U.S. pre‑clearance, the expansion adds to its 600+ daily Toronto flights and introduces free onboard Wi‑Fi on Billy Bishop services.

2025-10-23T07:16:42.240009-07:00

Air Canada to launch daily U.S. services from Billy Bishop, adds frequencies and free Wi‑Fi

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Emirates retains iconic cabin crew uniform for nearly 20 years and showcases its evolution from 1985–2025 Emirates has retained its current cabin crew uniform for nearly 20 years and today showcased the design’s evolution — from the airline’s first 1985 outfit through 1987, 1997 and 2008 iterations to the 2025 look. The carrier frames the uniform as timeless glamour rather than a fast-fashion refresh.

2025-10-23T06:28:30.374848-07:00

Emirates retains iconic cabin crew uniform for nearly 20 years and showcases its evolution from 1985–2025

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Spanish government to repay $775mn in overdue airline subsidies Spain will repay $775 million in overdue subsidies to airlines, resolving long‑standing delays in state support that left carriers awaiting funds. The repayments restore immediate liquidity to affected operators and clarify Madrid’s approach to financial aid for the transport sector.

2025-10-23T06:21:15.634974-07:00

Spanish government to repay $775mn in overdue airline subsidies

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