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United Q3 profit beats as premium and loyalty revenue lift results; passenger revenue/ASM down 5%

United posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits, driven by premium cabin and loyalty revenue, even after cutting its annual profit forecast. Passenger revenue per available seat mile fell 5% year‑on‑year, yet management raised Q4 guidance and expects the highest quarterly revenue in company history.

2025-10-15T13:32:42.636283-07:00

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American Airlines to debut 'Flagship' centennial livery on Boeing 777-300ER in November

2025-10-15T09:40:13.777587-07:00

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Ryanair trims German winter schedule: 800,000 seats and 24 routes cut across nine airports

2025-10-15T03:48:35.426086-07:00

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easyJet shares surge on reports MSC eyed takeover; shipping group denies interest

2025-10-14T11:32:19.039741-07:00

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JetBlue Warns European Consolidation Is Squeezing Smaller Carriers, Eyes Alternatives to Air Travel JetBlue president Marty St. George warned accelerating consolidation among European carriers is squeezing smaller operators and eroding competition, potentially blocking market access for U.S. entrants. He said JetBlue is evaluating alternatives to traditional air-service strategies as it assesses transatlantic expansion options.

2025-10-15T15:13:50.016311-07:00

JetBlue Warns European Consolidation Is Squeezing Smaller Carriers, Eyes Alternatives to Air Travel

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United Q3 profit beats as premium and loyalty revenue lift results; passenger revenue/ASM down 5% United posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits, driven by premium cabin and loyalty revenue, even after cutting its annual profit forecast. Passenger revenue per available seat mile fell 5% year‑on‑year, yet management raised Q4 guidance and expects the highest quarterly revenue in company history.

2025-10-15T13:32:42.636283-07:00

United Q3 profit beats as premium and loyalty revenue lift results; passenger revenue/ASM down 5%

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Flair to add more Boeing 737NGs as it diversifies fleet amid growth plans Flair Airlines will add additional Boeing 737NG aircraft as part of a fleet‑diversification push to support its growth plans. The carrier’s decision to take more NGs signals a near‑term capacity strategy while it scales operations and refines its longer‑term fleet mix.

2025-10-15T11:00:49.335342-07:00

Flair to add more Boeing 737NGs as it diversifies fleet amid growth plans

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American unveils vintage ‘Flagship’ livery for 777 ahead of centennial American Airlines will debut a special 'Flagship' centennial livery on one Boeing 777-300ER (N735AT) in November, a retro-styled paint scheme that fuses historical brand elements to mark the carrier’s 100th year. The jet will enter passenger service next month wearing the vintage-inspired design.

2025-10-15T09:40:13.777587-07:00

American unveils vintage ‘Flagship’ livery for 777 ahead of centennial

Mint India

Air India in advanced talks with Airbus and Boeing for up to 300 jets, including 80–100 widebodies Air India is in advanced discussions with Airbus and Boeing to acquire up to 300 aircraft to accelerate international growth. The talks reportedly include 80–100 wide‑body jets on top of previously reported negotiations for about 200 narrowbodies and an additional 25–30 widebodies.

2025-10-15T09:29:07.424034-07:00

Air India in advanced talks with Airbus and Boeing for up to 300 jets, including 80–100 widebodies

airlinergs.com

WestJet and TELUS link Rewards programs to enable cross‑program earning, transfers and redemptions WestJet and TELUS have linked WestJet Rewards with TELUS Rewards so members who link their accounts can now earn, transfer and redeem points across both programmes, unlocking redemptions for flights, telecom services and partner offers and increasing flexibility across the two brands.

2025-10-15T07:11:32.543709-07:00

WestJet and TELUS link Rewards programs to enable cross‑program earning, transfers and redemptions

Airways Magazine

flydubai to offer complimentary meals and full in‑flight entertainment on all Economy fares from 1 November 2025 From 1 November 2025 flydubai will provide complimentary meals and full access to its in‑flight entertainment system on all Economy Class fares. The UAE low‑cost carrier says the product upgrade precedes a planned fleet expansion that will introduce Boeing 787 widebodies to its 737‑based network.

2025-10-15T06:41:14.609906-07:00

flydubai to offer complimentary meals and full in‑flight entertainment on all Economy fares from 1 November 2025

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Southwest Taps Volantio for Post-Booking Revenue Management Southwest Airlines has added Volantio’s Re‑Commerce platform to its post‑booking toolkit, expanding options to generate revenue after fare purchase. The integration lets the carrier optimise resale and re‑accommodation flows and deepens its push to grow ancillary income beyond ticket sales.

2025-10-15T06:16:44.566544-07:00

Southwest Taps Volantio for Post-Booking Revenue Management

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