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Delta to end complimentary snacks, meals and drinks on flights ≤350 miles from May 19, 2026

Starting May 19, Delta will eliminate food, beverage and snack service on Main and Comfort class flights of 350 miles or less, affecting about 9% of daily flights. First Class remains unchanged, while the carrier expands complimentary beverage service on longer routes, citing non-fuel drivers.

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Delta to end complimentary snacks, meals and drinks on flights ≤350 miles from May 19, 2026 Starting May 19, Delta will eliminate food, beverage and snack service on Main and Comfort class flights of 350 miles or less, affecting about 9% of daily flights. First Class remains unchanged, while the carrier expands complimentary beverage service on longer routes, citing non-fuel drivers.

2026-05-06T11:28:13.864661-07:00

Delta to end complimentary snacks, meals and drinks on flights ≤350 miles from May 19, 2026

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Delta faces NYC-area class action over expired e-credits after refundable e-ticket purchase A New York City resident has filed a class action against Delta alleging the airline misled passengers who bought “fully refundable” tickets into accepting expiring e-credits. The complaint argues potential damages could exceed $5 million for plaintiffs in the New York area alone.

2026-05-06T11:28:12.745147-07:00

Delta faces NYC-area class action over expired e-credits after refundable e-ticket purchase

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TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity TUI fly (Belgium) is ending its widebody operations on its Belgian AOC, marking a shift away from widebody-capable flying within the carrier’s legal operating structure. The move changes how the airline positions long-haul capacity and aircraft deployment for Belgium-linked service.

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TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity

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U.S.-Mexico move to resolve Mexico City airport access dispute, paving fair slot access for U.S. carriers via AIFA recognition The U.S. and Mexico governments say they have agreed on steps to resolve their dispute under the 2015 open-skies air services framework, with commitments aimed at ending restrictions affecting U.S. access to Mexico City’s airport operations. AIFA is also being formally recognized in the bilateral agreement.

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U.S.-Mexico move to resolve Mexico City airport access dispute, paving fair slot access for U.S. carriers via AIFA recognition

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Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations Cabo Verde Airlines is restarting its operations to the United States, restoring direct scheduled connectivity between the carrier’s home market and the U.S. market. The resumption is positioned as a return to service after a disruption in U.S. operations.

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Cabo Verde Airlines resumes U.S. operations

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British Airways expands Starlink inflight connectivity to enable voice and video calls across all Wi‑Fi-equipped aircraft, inclu British Airways is now allowing passengers to make and receive voice and video calls on all aircraft equipped with its fast, free Starlink-powered in-flight Wi‑Fi, extending the earlier, limited rollout. The policy applies on flights to the US as well as the rest of BA’s Starlink-enabled network.

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SQ321 turbulence: three passengers file UK High Court personal injury claims against Singapore Airlines

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Delta to end complimentary snacks, meals and drinks on flights ≤350 miles from May 19, 2026

KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

Delta faces NYC-area class action over expired e-credits after refundable e-ticket purchase

LATAM Airlines Group posts $576M Q1 2026 net profit, $4.1B liquidity; revenue up 21% with premium growth, but 2026 guidance trim

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