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Air India turnaround remains a “long game” as losses reach $2.8B, with Singapore Airlines defending its continued stake

Air India reported a $2.8 billion annual loss while Tata Group continues a fleet-renewal and modernization-led turnaround. Singapore Airlines chief Goh Choon Phong and the SIA group again characterized the transformation as a long, difficult process—despite the carrier’s ongoing operational and earnings drag.

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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Cubana cancels Madrid route after Plus Ultra exit

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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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

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

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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Cubana cancels Madrid route after Plus Ultra exit Cubana has withdrawn its Madrid service following Plus Ultra’s departure from the market.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 remains a “long game” as losses reach $2.8B, with Singapore Airlines defending its continued stake Air India reported a $2.8 billion annual loss while Tata Group continues a fleet-renewal and modernization-led turnaround. Singapore Airlines chief Goh Choon Phong and the SIA group again characterized the transformation as a long, difficult process—despite the carrier’s ongoing operational and earnings drag.

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

Air India turnaround remains a “long game” as losses reach $2.8B, with Singapore Airlines defending its continued stake

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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”

Airline Weekly

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

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LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries Polish carrier LOT has started withdrawing Embraer E175 jets from service, with two aircraft left service in 2025 and ferried into storage between March and April, per Aviation Week. The E175 drawdown supports the airline’s transition toward the Airbus A220 fleet ahead of upcoming deliveries.

2026-05-15T04:24:59.529213-07:00

LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft IAG has increased its Boeing 737 MAX allocation for Vueling to 60 aircraft, a move that signals further narrowbody capacity planning under the Vueling brand. The updated allocation adds detail to how IAG is prioritizing MAX deliveries across its European low-cost network.

2026-05-15T04:24:12.997563-07:00

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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Air India turnaround remains a “long game” as losses reach $2.8B, with Singapore Airlines defending its continued stake

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

Cubana cancels Madrid route after Plus Ultra exit

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

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