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Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al‑Khater Group CEO, effective 7 Dec 2025

Qatar Airways Group has appointed Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 December 2025, succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. The surprise management change follows Akbar Al Baker’s 27‑year leadership and Al‑Meer’s roughly two‑year tenure at the carrier.

2025-12-06T23:09:34.101762-08:00

Economic Times

DGCA serves showcause to IndiGo CEO and COO after 1,000+ flight disruptions; carrier targets recovery by Dec. 10

2025-12-06T10:33:06.345814-08:00

FlightGlobal

India caps fares, orders refunds and opens probe after IndiGo cancels 385 flights and 1,000+ disruptions

2025-12-05T09:49:56.723643-08:00

Reuters

Allegiant pilots’ union blocks permanent-residency push for dozens of foreign-hire pilots, leaving staffing in limbo

2025-12-06T03:15:05.496239-08:00

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Cathay deploys retrofitted 777‑300ER with Aria Suites on San Francisco–Hong Kong route Cathay Pacific is introducing Aria Suites on a retrofitted Boeing 777‑300ER, deploying the upgraded aircraft on select San Francisco–Hong Kong flights, marking the carrier's introduction of a private‑suite premium cabin on transpacific rotations as part of a broader product refresh.

2025-12-07T04:24:04.895998-08:00

Cathay deploys retrofitted 777‑300ER with Aria Suites on San Francisco–Hong Kong route

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Emirates activates interline with Bahamasair to expand Florida–Bahamas connectivity Emirates has activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair that enables single‑ticket connections from its Florida gateways to destinations across the Bahamas. The deal, first announced as a Memorandum of Understanding in June, was formally activated on 3 December 2025 and deepens Emirates' US‑Caribbean connectivity.

2025-12-07T03:42:16.868816-08:00

Emirates activates interline with Bahamasair to expand Florida–Bahamas connectivity

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Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al‑Khater Group CEO, effective 7 Dec 2025 Qatar Airways Group has appointed Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 December 2025, succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. The surprise management change follows Akbar Al Baker’s 27‑year leadership and Al‑Meer’s roughly two‑year tenure at the carrier.

2025-12-06T23:09:34.101762-08:00

Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al‑Khater Group CEO, effective 7 Dec 2025

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TAP adds Premium Economy to long-haul; easyJet unveils two Summer 2026 routes; digital tools reshape private-jet chartering TAP Air Portugal will introduce a Premium Economy cabin on its long‑haul fleet, while easyJet announced two Summer 2026 routes — Liverpool–Naples and Southend–Munich. Separately, 2025's wave of digital tools is reshaping private‑jet chartering, affecting booking, operational workflows and market transparency.

2025-12-06T14:25:01.338622-08:00

TAP adds Premium Economy to long-haul; easyJet unveils two Summer 2026 routes; digital tools reshape private-jet chartering

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U.S. waives final $11M penalty against Southwest over 2022 holiday meltdown The U.S. Department of Transportation has waived the remaining $11 million civil penalty owed by Southwest Airlines for its operational collapse during the 2022 holiday travel period. The waiver follows Southwest’s earlier $140 million settlement and roughly $1 billion of announced systems and operations upgrades.

2025-12-06T13:00:13.015587-08:00

U.S. waives final $11M penalty against Southwest over 2022 holiday meltdown

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Air Canada launches seasonal nonstop Toronto–Rio 787 Dreamliner service Air Canada inaugurated a seasonal nonstop Toronto–Rio de Janeiro service on December 5, 2025, operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The three-times-weekly route will run through March 2026, boosting direct Canada–Brazil connectivity from Toronto Pearson to Rio–Galeão.

2025-12-06T10:54:15.893700-08:00

Air Canada launches seasonal nonstop Toronto–Rio 787 Dreamliner service

Economic Times

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DGCA serves showcause to IndiGo CEO and COO after 1,000+ flight disruptions; carrier targets recovery by Dec. 10 DGCA has served showcause notices to IndiGo’s CEO and COO after the carrier cancelled more than 1,000 flights — 385 in one day — following new pilot duty‑time rules and staffing shortfalls. IndiGo plans to fly over 70% of its schedule today and restore normal operations by Dec. 10.

2025-12-06T10:33:06.345814-08:00

DGCA serves showcause to IndiGo CEO and COO after 1,000+ flight disruptions; carrier targets recovery by Dec. 10

Airways Magazine

Alaska to open first San Diego pilot base, station up to 250 pilots Alaska Airlines plans to open its first pilot base at San Diego International Airport and will station up to 250 pilots there. The carrier says the new facility will serve as its first dedicated pilot base in San Diego, establishing a permanent pilot presence at SAN.

2025-12-06T05:46:14.456325-08:00

Alaska to open first San Diego pilot base, station up to 250 pilots

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