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Lufthansa rolls out Allegris premium cabin on 787‑9s, debuting on Toronto and Austin routes

Lufthansa has begun flying its new Allegris premium cabin on Boeing 787‑9s, debuting on Frankfurt–Toronto on Oct. 9 and slated to start Austin–Frankfurt services in December. The carrier will add Allegris on winter routes including Rio, Bogotá and Hyderabad and expects up to nine more 787‑9 deliveries by end‑2025.

2025-10-09T21:44:36.448156-07:00

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British Airways launches new global lounge design with Miami and Dubai openings

2025-10-10T00:56:47.644231-07:00

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Etihad to begin scheduled Abu Dhabi–Kabul flights from 18 December 2025

2025-10-09T23:52:25.830232-07:00

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U.S. DOT proposes ban on Chinese carriers' use of Russian airspace for China–U.S. services

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Delta and Aeroméxico sue to block DOT order dismantling US–Mexico joint venture Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico have sued the U.S. government seeking to block a Department of Transportation order requiring the carriers to unwind their transborder joint venture by Jan. 1. The lawsuit challenges removal of antitrust immunity that let the partners coordinate schedules, pricing and capacity on U.S.–Mexico routes.

2025-10-10T15:18:38.967218-07:00

Delta and Aeroméxico sue to block DOT order dismantling US–Mexico joint venture

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Canadian visits to U.S. fall sharply, denting cross‑border air travel demand Data released Friday show Canadian visits to the United States have fallen sharply and the decline is continuing, eroding cross‑border passenger volumes and creating revenue pressure for carriers and Canadian airports that depend on transborder leisure and business traffic.

2025-10-10T12:57:23.211176-07:00

Canadian visits to U.S. fall sharply, denting cross‑border air travel demand

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Court OKs $1.3bn DIP financing to keep Spirit Airlines operating during Chapter 11 A bankruptcy court approved Spirit Airlines’ $1.3 billion debtor-in-possession financing, providing capital to sustain operations, payroll and critical services while the carrier remains in Chapter 11. The package is intended to preserve service continuity and prevent immediate operational disruptions during restructuring.

2025-10-10T12:14:23.115307-07:00

Court OKs $1.3bn DIP financing to keep Spirit Airlines operating during Chapter 11

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Portuguese government creates committee to oversee TAP Air Portugal privatisation Portugal has formed a government committee to oversee the privatisation of national carrier TAP Air Portugal. The panel will supervise the sale process and serve as the state's central oversight body as authorities advance the reprivatisation programme.

2025-10-10T08:37:19.837537-07:00

Portuguese government creates committee to oversee TAP Air Portugal privatisation

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Carbon credit shortage sends offset prices higher, threatens airlines' emissions plans A global shortage of carbon credits is pushing offset prices sharply higher and threatening airlines' ability to meet near‑term emissions commitments. The squeeze on offsets complicates carriers' decarbonisation pathways and increases pressure on operating budgets, financing and corporate emissions reporting.

2025-10-10T08:26:36.846517-07:00

Carbon credit shortage sends offset prices higher, threatens airlines' emissions plans

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American pilots complete North Atlantic A321XLR training as carrier prepares transatlantic launch American Airlines will introduce the Airbus A321XLR to its fleet in Q4 2025 and begin transatlantic services in 2026. Pilots completed North Atlantic check‑pilot training last month using an A321neo on Philadelphia–Edinburgh sectors that FAA inspectors observed.

2025-10-10T08:17:02.517777-07:00

American pilots complete North Atlantic A321XLR training as carrier prepares transatlantic launch

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Southwest pilots $500+ co‑brand card with Chase and plans multiple airport lounges Southwest Airlines is testing a premium co‑branded credit card priced at $500‑plus with Chase and surveying customers about opening several branded airport lounges, signalling a strategic shift toward higher‑end ancillary products tied to loyalty revenue.

2025-10-10T07:15:35.953406-07:00

Southwest pilots $500+ co‑brand card with Chase and plans multiple airport lounges

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Etihad and Ethiopian launch JV, begin double‑daily Abu Dhabi–Addis Ababa service Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have launched a joint venture and begun double‑daily Abu Dhabi–Addis Ababa services, with each carrier operating one daily rotation. The route marks Etihad’s first direct link to Ethiopia and increases passenger and cargo connectivity between the UAE and the Horn of Africa.

2025-10-10T06:48:34.395826-07:00

Etihad and Ethiopian launch JV, begin double‑daily Abu Dhabi–Addis Ababa service

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