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Delta names chief marketing & product officer to steer customer strategy amid C‑suite reshuffle

Delta Air Lines has appointed a new chief marketing and product officer to lead customer strategy, loyalty and product development. The hire follows a broader C‑suite reshuffle and comes as Delta aligns commercial strategy with recent fleet and long‑haul expansion moves.

2026-04-04T21:51:40.573014-07:00

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SES explores cross‑unit media bundles for airlines and cruise lines

2026-04-04T14:31:12.549225-07:00

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FAA proposes $304,272 penalty for Southwest over missed follow‑up drug and alcohol tests

2026-04-03T14:16:28.301594-07:00

Airline Weekly

Who will lead IATA after Walsh's move to IndiGo and Rousseau's Air Canada exit?

2026-04-04T06:39:02.354035-07:00

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Delta names chief marketing & product officer to steer customer strategy amid C‑suite reshuffle Delta Air Lines has appointed a new chief marketing and product officer to lead customer strategy, loyalty and product development. The hire follows a broader C‑suite reshuffle and comes as Delta aligns commercial strategy with recent fleet and long‑haul expansion moves.

2026-04-04T21:51:40.573014-07:00

Delta names chief marketing & product officer to steer customer strategy amid C‑suite reshuffle

Runway Girl

SES explores cross‑unit media bundles for airlines and cruise lines SES is exploring cross‑unit content bundles that pair its media assets with aero and cruise connectivity businesses, leveraging a multi‑orbit satellite roadmap to deliver integrated passenger entertainment and services. The initiative aims to monetise onboard content as inflight and onboard passenger experience expectations evolve.

2026-04-04T14:31:12.549225-07:00

SES explores cross‑unit media bundles for airlines and cruise lines

Airline Weekly

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Who will lead IATA after Walsh's move to IndiGo and Rousseau's Air Canada exit? Gordon and Jay unpack two high‑profile leadership shifts: Willie Walsh’s move from IATA to IndiGo and Michael Rousseau’s planned departure from Air Canada. They examine immediate succession questions at IATA and the governance, reputational and operational implications for the affected carriers.

2026-04-04T06:39:02.354035-07:00

Who will lead IATA after Walsh's move to IndiGo and Rousseau's Air Canada exit?

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Middle East tensions push up Asia fares as travellers divert to alternative destinations Rising Middle East tensions are driving up airfares across Asia as travellers shift holiday plans away from Gulf destinations and reroute to alternative markets. Airlines are seeing increased demand on substitute routes, amplifying price pressure for peak leisure travel in the near term.

2026-04-04T00:01:04.144887-07:00

Middle East tensions push up Asia fares as travellers divert to alternative destinations

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United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions United’s tentative flight attendant agreement promises historic pay — roughly 30% higher base wages, 50% boarding pay and senior rates topping $100/hour — plus better 401(k) match and hotel protections. But profit sharing still trails peers, retro pay is limited, and a regional-ownership restriction was dropped.

2026-04-03T23:58:48.974526-07:00

United flight attendants near historic deal: $100+/hr top pay, 30% base raises — with key concessions

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FAA proposes $304,272 penalty for Southwest over missed follow‑up drug and alcohol tests The FAA has proposed a $304,272 civil penalty against Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier failed to perform required follow‑up drug and alcohol tests for 11 safety‑sensitive employees. The notice alleges violations of federal drug-and-alcohol testing rules that apply to airline safety personnel.

2026-04-03T14:16:28.301594-07:00

FAA proposes $304,272 penalty for Southwest over missed follow‑up drug and alcohol tests

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Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity President Trump's FY2027 budget would cut roughly $372 million from the Essential Air Service programme, proposing steep reductions to subsidies that support flights to small and rural U.S. communities. The administration calls EAS 'out of control,' prompting industry and local lobbying to defend threatened routes.

2026-04-03T14:10:40.501515-07:00

Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity

Cranky Flier

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares Rising oil prices are squeezing airline margins globally, prompting fare increases, surcharges and capacity adjustments across regions. On The Air Show, reporters interviewed carriers about operational and financial impacts — and United announced a set of new premium fares to protect yields.

2026-04-03T11:18:05.225940-07:00

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares

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Delta names chief marketing & product officer to steer customer strategy amid C‑suite reshuffle

SES explores cross‑unit media bundles for airlines and cruise lines

FAA proposes $304,272 penalty for Southwest over missed follow‑up drug and alcohol tests

Who will lead IATA after Walsh's move to IndiGo and Rousseau's Air Canada exit?

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