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Berkshire Hathaway re-enters airlines with a $2.6B Delta Air Lines stake as Greg Abel takes over

Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter 13F shows a new position in Delta Air Lines worth more than $2.6 billion, making Delta its 14th-largest holding at end-March. The same filings also add Macy’s exposure while trimming positions in Visa/Mastercard and Bank of America.

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

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US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express

2026-05-15T12:38:47.098014-07:00

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Air India turnaround faces record losses as Tata Group commits to fleet renewal; SIA backs the “long game”

2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00

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DOT publishes charter for Trump-era Airline Passenger Experience Advisory Board

2026-05-15T10:56:22.478173-07:00

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Berkshire Hathaway re-enters airlines with a $2.6B Delta Air Lines stake as Greg Abel takes over Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter 13F shows a new position in Delta Air Lines worth more than $2.6 billion, making Delta its 14th-largest holding at end-March. The same filings also add Macy’s exposure while trimming positions in Visa/Mastercard and Bank of America.

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

Berkshire Hathaway re-enters airlines with a $2.6B Delta Air Lines stake as Greg Abel takes over

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US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express The US Department of Transportation has extended its Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts for Southern Airways Express, keeping the carrier in place to subsidize connectivity for smaller communities under the EAS program.

2026-05-15T12:38:47.098014-07:00

US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express

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DOT publishes charter for Trump-era Airline Passenger Experience Advisory Board The U.S. Department of Transportation has published the advisory committee’s charter outlining its objectives and scope of work under the Trump administration’s Passenger Experience agenda. The move formalizes how DOT intends to solicit input on passenger-facing outcomes across the airline travel journey.

2026-05-15T10:56:22.478173-07:00

DOT publishes charter for Trump-era Airline Passenger Experience Advisory Board

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Cubana cancels Madrid route after Plus Ultra exit Cubana has withdrawn its Madrid service following Plus Ultra’s departure from the market. The change underscores how quickly bilateral route networks can contract when a single operator exits—particularly where demand and operating conditions remain fragile for Cuba-facing services.

2026-05-15T09:44:26.029585-07:00

Cubana cancels Madrid route after Plus Ultra exit

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Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus UK start-up carrier Global Airlines has replaced a senior director following “twin departures,” while keeping its Airbus A380 “quadjet” in storage in France. The leadership tweak comes amid a continued operational pause that has lasted since May last year, indicating the A380 launch remains deferred.

2026-05-15T09:40:51.801483-07:00

Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus

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Air India turnaround faces record losses as Tata Group commits to fleet renewal; SIA backs the “long game” Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss as Tata Group’s turnaround continues to hinge on fleet renewal and modernization. Singapore Airlines leadership says the recovery is expected to be long and difficult, defending its investment despite mounting operating pressures.

2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00

Air India turnaround faces record losses as Tata Group commits to fleet renewal; SIA backs the “long game”

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Alaska Airlines facing negligence lawsuit after severe turbulence injured cabin crew and left passenger “terrified of flying” An Alaska Airlines passenger is suing the carrier for negligence after a severe turbulence event left three flight attendants tossed and bleeding, according to the complaint. The case alleges the turbulence outcome was mishandled and seeks damages tied to the passenger’s fear of flying and related harm.

2026-05-15T08:38:36.981042-07:00

Alaska Airlines facing negligence lawsuit after severe turbulence injured cabin crew and left passenger “terrified of flying”

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2026-05-15T05:11:45.501805-07:00

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Berkshire Hathaway re-enters airlines with a $2.6B Delta Air Lines stake as Greg Abel takes over

US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express

Air India turnaround faces record losses as Tata Group commits to fleet renewal; SIA backs the “long game”

DOT publishes charter for Trump-era Airline Passenger Experience Advisory Board

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