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JetBlue doubles down at Fort Lauderdale — adds daily FLL–Cleveland and boosts nine routes

JetBlue is expanding its Fort Lauderdale (FLL) footprint for the summer with a new daily nonstop to Cleveland and added frequencies on nine existing FLL routes. The moves increase seasonal capacity and connectivity from FLL across the carrier’s leisure network ahead of the peak travel period.

2026-03-26T07:58:26.553133-07:00

CNBC

British Airways to pay pilots bonuses for cutting fuel burn as jet‑fuel costs spike

2026-03-26T08:00:31.210882-07:00

AeroTime

CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension

2026-03-26T06:26:55.192899-07:00

FlightGlobal

Spirit to shrink fleet and network to chase profitability in latter half of decade

2026-03-26T04:50:48.229416-07:00

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British Airways to pay pilots bonuses for cutting fuel burn as jet‑fuel costs spike British Airways will offer pilots financial bonuses for adopting fuel‑saving operational procedures tied to reduced fuel burn and CO2 emissions, after jet‑fuel prices jumped about 106% month‑on‑month (IATA, week ending March 20). The proposal aims for immediate cost and emissions relief but raises operational oversight questions.

2026-03-26T08:00:31.210882-07:00

British Airways to pay pilots bonuses for cutting fuel burn as jet‑fuel costs spike

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JetBlue doubles down at Fort Lauderdale — adds daily FLL–Cleveland and boosts nine routes JetBlue is expanding its Fort Lauderdale (FLL) footprint for the summer with a new daily nonstop to Cleveland and added frequencies on nine existing FLL routes. The moves increase seasonal capacity and connectivity from FLL across the carrier’s leisure network ahead of the peak travel period.

2026-03-26T07:58:26.553133-07:00

JetBlue doubles down at Fort Lauderdale — adds daily FLL–Cleveland and boosts nine routes

AeroTime

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CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has issued a final demand for PHP 833.7 million ($14.5 million) in unpaid fees to AirAsia Philippines, giving the carrier five days to settle or face licence suspension and restricted airport access; interest and penalties could raise the bill further.

2026-03-26T06:26:55.192899-07:00

CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension

AeroTime

Volotea completes €71m capital increase, round smaller than planned Spain’s regional LCC Volotea has closed a €71m capital increase — smaller than originally expected — backed by existing shareholders including Aegean Airlines and PAR Capital, after reporting stronger-than-forecast operational results. The cash advances a recapitalisation plan first progressed in October 2025.

2026-03-26T06:18:31.997215-07:00

Volotea completes €71m capital increase, round smaller than planned

Skift

Last‑minute bookings rise as steady travel demand shortens lead times, pressuring airlines and hotels Travel demand remains steady but travelers are booking much closer to departure, forcing airlines and hotel groups to accelerate dynamic pricing, distribution and operational responsiveness. IHG says scale is the best defence against this volatility, highlighting divergent strategic responses across suppliers.

2026-03-26T05:55:11.023579-07:00

Last‑minute bookings rise as steady travel demand shortens lead times, pressuring airlines and hotels

CNBC

Airlines for America chief Sununu: DHS funding standoff worsens TSA staffing, threatens travel Airlines for America president and CEO Chris Sununu told CNBC the ongoing congressional impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding is exacerbating TSA staffing shortages and raising the risk of additional travel disruptions; he also offered views on incoming DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s likely approach.

2026-03-26T05:20:29.537850-07:00

Airlines for America chief Sununu: DHS funding standoff worsens TSA staffing, threatens travel

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Marathon adds fourth Embraer E195; aircraft to operate for Aeroitalia on lease Greek ACMI and charter specialist Marathon Airlines has expanded its fleet with a fourth Embraer E195. The aircraft will operate for Italy’s Aeroitalia under a leasing arrangement, reinforcing Marathon's role as a regional ACMI/charter provider and adding immediate narrowbody capacity to Europe.

2026-03-26T04:58:48.248567-07:00

Marathon adds fourth Embraer E195; aircraft to operate for Aeroitalia on lease

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Spirit to shrink fleet and network to chase profitability in latter half of decade Spirit Airlines is embarking on a rare, deliberate downsizing—cutting aircraft and routes—to pursue profitability and reduce costs in the latter half of the decade. Whether the strategy will succeed is unclear; industry experience suggests shrinking into sustainable profits is difficult and risky.

2026-03-26T04:50:48.229416-07:00

Spirit to shrink fleet and network to chase profitability in latter half of decade

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JetBlue doubles down at Fort Lauderdale — adds daily FLL–Cleveland and boosts nine routes

British Airways to pay pilots bonuses for cutting fuel burn as jet‑fuel costs spike

CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension

Spirit to shrink fleet and network to chase profitability in latter half of decade

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