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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

LATAM Airlines Brasil is reconsidering using Lima as a hub/basing point for its A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) plan, citing high airport fees that change the economics of the intended deployment. The decision signals sensitivity to cost per departure as carriers use long-range narrowbody capacity.

2026-05-11T11:08:45.689093-07:00

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

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BoA ex-executives arrested over alleged irregularities in Cuba route operations

2026-05-11T10:27:56.302483-07:00

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Fund seeks asset seizure over Aerolíneas nationalisation

2026-05-11T09:51:12.705728-07:00

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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees LATAM Airlines Brasil is reconsidering using Lima as a hub/basing point for its A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) plan, citing high airport fees that change the economics of the intended deployment. The decision signals sensitivity to cost per departure as carriers use long-range narrowbody capacity.

2026-05-11T11:08:45.689093-07:00

LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

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BoA ex-executives arrested over alleged irregularities in Cuba route operations Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) ex-executives have been arrested following allegations tied to irregularities on routes to Cuba. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of how carriers plan, authorize, or operate specific international services—particularly where route conduct may implicate compliance obligations.

2026-05-11T10:27:56.302483-07:00

BoA ex-executives arrested over alleged irregularities in Cuba route operations

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Fund seeks asset seizure over Aerolíneas nationalisation

2026-05-11T09:51:12.705728-07:00

Fund seeks asset seizure over Aerolíneas nationalisation

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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Plus Ultra drops Colombia routes amid high operating costs, ending services to the market Plus Ultra is axing its Colombia route network, citing high costs that make the operation uneconomic. The decision signals a retreat from the market on cost grounds rather than demand-driven capacity changes.

2026-05-11T08:28:59.779898-07:00

Plus Ultra drops Colombia routes amid high operating costs, ending services to the market

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American Airlines sets centennial summer record: 75M passengers across 750,000 flights (May 21–Sept. 8, 2026) American Airlines expects to carry 75 million customers on about 750,000 flights during its summer travel period from May 21 through Sept. 8, exceeding its 2019 record. The plan also implies peak activity of nearly 7,000 flights on its busiest day amid continued international network expansion.

2026-05-11T07:39:17.211669-07:00

American Airlines sets centennial summer record: 75M passengers across 750,000 flights (May 21–Sept. 8, 2026)

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Sununu: Rising jet-fuel costs are only marginally being passed through to US airfares Former New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu, CEO of Airlines for America, says airlines are absorbing most of the impact from higher jet-fuel costs rather than transferring a meaningful share to customers. The interview frames current pricing pressure as insufficient to protect airline economics, with knock-on risks for fares and demand.

2026-05-11T07:07:01.121385-07:00

Sununu: Rising jet-fuel costs are only marginally being passed through to US airfares

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Portugal appoints commission to monitor sale of Azores Airlines Portugal has appointed a commission to monitor the sale of Azores Airlines, according to ch-aviation’s coverage. The oversight step signals heightened scrutiny of the airline’s ownership transition amid broader restructuring and investment activity in the Portuguese air sector.

2026-05-11T07:06:49.260534-07:00

Portugal appoints commission to monitor sale of Azores Airlines

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LATAM Airlines Brasil reevaluates Lima as A321-200NX (A321neo XLR) base amid high airport fees

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

BoA ex-executives arrested over alleged irregularities in Cuba route operations

Fund seeks asset seizure over Aerolíneas nationalisation

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