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Koala Airlines says it is in talks with 10+ foreign carriers to supply Australian domestic feed for outbound passengers, aiming

Australian startup Koala Airlines says it is negotiating with more than 10 foreign carriers to provide domestic flights to their passengers after they arrive in Australia. The company positions the model as a way to route demand without directly competing with Qantas Airways.

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2026-07-28T16:00:26.036981-07:00

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United CEO Scott Kirby discussed a potential 2025 merger with Delta’s Ed Bastian

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2026-07-28T14:13:07.406614-07:00

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Saudia Cargo links with Riyadh Cargo via interline deal; adds scheduled freighter service Riyadh–Melbourne

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2026-07-28T10:42:35.379678-07:00

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American Airlines targets profit gap closure vs Delta and United, pushes widebody order plan and rules out a United merger

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2026-07-28T10:04:13.016423-07:00

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Koala Airlines says it is in talks with 10+ foreign carriers to supply Australian domestic feed for outbound passengers, aiming Australian startup Koala Airlines says it is negotiating with more than 10 foreign carriers to provide domestic flights to their passengers after they arrive in Australia. The company positions the model as a way to route demand without directly competing with Qantas Airways.

2026-07-28T16:00:26.036981-07:00

Koala Airlines says it is in talks with 10+ foreign carriers to supply Australian domestic feed for outbound passengers, aiming

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London Gatwick adds direct Harare service via Air Zimbabwe, reinforcing UK–Africa connectivity London Gatwick has launched direct flights to Harare operated by Air Zimbabwe, positioning the airport as the UK’s only gateway offering nonstop service to Zimbabwe’s capital. The move strengthens Gatwick’s role as a major connection point for Africa-focused travel and connectivity.

2026-07-28T14:37:09.742129-07:00

London Gatwick adds direct Harare service via Air Zimbabwe, reinforcing UK–Africa connectivity

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United CEO Scott Kirby discussed a potential 2025 merger with Delta’s Ed Bastian United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly contacted Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian about pursuing a potential merger in 2025, according to coverage tied to the Chicago O’Hare executive dialogue. The discussion signals renewed consolidation interest between the two major carriers.

2026-07-28T14:13:07.406614-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby discussed a potential 2025 merger with Delta’s Ed Bastian

FlightGlobal

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Saudia Cargo links with Riyadh Cargo via interline deal; adds scheduled freighter service Riyadh–Melbourne Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have signed an interline agreement aimed at expanding cargo connectivity across Saudi Arabia, giving freight forwarders and logistics partners wider network access and more routing flexibility over key international trade lanes. Separately, Saudia Cargo launched a new scheduled freighter route between Riyadh and Melbourne as part of its international network build-out.

2026-07-28T10:42:35.379678-07:00

Saudia Cargo links with Riyadh Cargo via interline deal; adds scheduled freighter service Riyadh–Melbourne

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American Airlines targets profit gap closure vs Delta and United, pushes widebody order plan and rules out a United merger American Airlines says it is pursuing a long-term strategy to narrow its profitability gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The carrier is also preparing for a new widebody aircraft order and dismissed the possibility of a merger with United, signaling continued focus on network and fleet execution.

2026-07-28T10:04:13.016423-07:00

American Airlines targets profit gap closure vs Delta and United, pushes widebody order plan and rules out a United merger

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JetBlue Q2 results top Wall Street expectations on strong demand, despite elevated Middle East-linked fuel costs JetBlue’s second-quarter performance beat analyst expectations as demand remained solid enough to offset higher fuel expenses tied to the war in the Middle East. The company’s results underscore how pricing power and load factors are moderating near-term cost pressure from energy volatility.

2026-07-28T04:20:45.128697-07:00

JetBlue Q2 results top Wall Street expectations on strong demand, despite elevated Middle East-linked fuel costs

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Porter to retrofit its full Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V, refreshing seats and cabin ambience Porter Airlines will retrofit all 29 of its De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft with Expliseat light seats (TiSeat 2V) to address passenger complaints about seat padding. The program replaces seats, lighting and carpeting while keeping existing legroom unchanged.

2026-07-27T22:55:59.159190-07:00

Porter to retrofit its full Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V, refreshing seats and cabin ambience

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Porter Airlines refits Bombardier Q400s with new, more comfortable seats as part of broader cabin refresh Porter Airlines says it will bring upgraded, more comfortable seats to its Q400 turboprop fleet, positioning the change as part of a wider cabin refresh program. The effort targets passenger comfort on the network-operated turboprop product and aligns cabin enhancements with fleet utilization.

2026-07-27T22:55:59.159190-07:00

Porter Airlines refits Bombardier Q400s with new, more comfortable seats as part of broader cabin refresh

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