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US eases sanctions on Venezuela’s Conviasa

The US has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s Conviasa, a move that could unlock additional commercial flexibility for the state carrier’s cross-border activity. The change is framed as a US policy adjustment affecting the airline’s operating environment.

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2026-07-16T13:42:30.256259-07:00

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Korean Air reiterates 1Q27 timeline for planned LCC merger

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2026-07-16T14:42:28.415951-07:00

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Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027

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2026-07-16T13:42:22.706260-07:00

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Iran tensions rattle Wall Street, hitting airline stocks

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2026-07-16T11:56:59.714608-07:00

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Korean Air reiterates 1Q27 timeline for planned LCC merger Korean Air is keeping its target for completing the planned merger involving its low-cost carrier at the start of 2027 (1Q27), according to ch-aviation reporting. The update signals the carrier’s continued focus on delivering its LCC consolidation plan on that timetable.

2026-07-16T14:42:28.415951-07:00

Korean Air reiterates 1Q27 timeline for planned LCC merger

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US eases sanctions on Venezuela’s Conviasa The US has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s Conviasa, a move that could unlock additional commercial flexibility for the state carrier’s cross-border activity. The change is framed as a US policy adjustment affecting the airline’s operating environment.

2026-07-16T13:42:30.256259-07:00

US eases sanctions on Venezuela’s Conviasa

Runway Girl

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Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027 Air New Zealand will upgrade its seven Boeing 777-300ERs starting March 2027, using a partial retrofit approach. The retrofit will bring new lie-flat Business Premier and redesigned Economy seating, retain the Premium Economy platform, and install upgraded inflight entertainment powered by Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova.

2026-07-16T13:42:22.706260-07:00

Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027

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Flybondi resumes operations in Argentina after a two-week grounding Flybondi has resumed flight operations in Argentina following a two-week grounding, according to an updated report from today. The restart marks the carrier’s return to scheduled service after an operational halt that would have constrained capacity and passenger movement during the suspension.

2026-07-16T12:01:43.594690-07:00

Flybondi resumes operations in Argentina after a two-week grounding

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Iran tensions rattle Wall Street, hitting airline stocks A global market read-through from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) says rising Iran-related geopolitical risk has weighed on airline equities, with investors pulling back as the conflict outlook clouds demand and operational assumptions. AVN’s editor flags the market sensitivity of air travel exposure to fast-moving geopolitical headlines.

2026-07-16T11:56:59.714608-07:00

Iran tensions rattle Wall Street, hitting airline stocks

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United CEO Scott Kirby: higher fares aren’t just about fuel—$9-ticket era is ending United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said surging fuel prices aren’t the sole driver of higher airfares and that elevated pricing is likely to persist. The remarks signal a shift away from ultra-low fare expectations, reframing how United views demand, cost pressures, and pricing power.

2026-07-16T11:56:21.689279-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby: higher fares aren’t just about fuel—$9-ticket era is ending

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United Airlines waives repricing for passengers who refuse to fly into the newly renamed “President Donald J. Trump Internationa United Airlines will allow travelers to switch to Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL) without paying more if they object to flying into West Palm Beach’s newly renamed Trump-branded airport (DJT). The offer responds to passenger complaints over the airport renaming and associated naming-change friction.

2026-07-16T09:14:00.591970-07:00

United Airlines waives repricing for passengers who refuse to fly into the newly renamed “President Donald J. Trump Internationa

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GOL weighs at least doubling widebody plan as it readies next phase of long-haul Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas is considering expanding its widebody fleet by at least a factor of two as it moves beyond its initial long-haul plan built around five Airbus A330-900s it has committed to lease from Avolon. The carrier is already evaluating additional widebody aircraft beyond the A330-900 batch.

2026-07-16T09:00:09.618347-07:00

GOL weighs at least doubling widebody plan as it readies next phase of long-haul

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