Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Flight attendants operating Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul Boeing 787 routes have filed a formal grievance, alleging management violated an agreement by adding new Main Cabin products after the union approved the service flow. The dispute centers on whether staffing levels can support the expanded onboard offering.
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Berkshire Hathaway increased its Delta Air Lines holding by 44% during the second quarter, ending June with 57.3 million shares valued at approximately $5.4 billion. The move materially expands the conglomerate’s exposure to one of the largest U.S. network carriers.
Flight attendants operating Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul Boeing 787 routes have filed a formal grievance, alleging management violated an agreement by adding new Main Cabin products after the union approved the service flow. The dispute centers on whether staffing levels can support the expanded onboard offering.
Flybondi has gone 12 consecutive days without operating flights, while its website is reportedly returning 504 errors. An investor dispute and court-ordered freezes linked to tax debts are paralyzing operational decisions, with COC pressing Cartesian Capital Group to intervene in the Argentine low-cost carrier’s crisis.
Latvia’s airBaltic has secured bondholder approval for a liquidity measure, giving the airline additional financial flexibility. The decision underscores the importance of creditor support as the carrier manages its funding position and ongoing operations.
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American Airlines will install 4K seatback entertainment screens at every seat across more than 800 narrowbody aircraft, reversing its 2017 shift toward bring-your-own-device viewing. The cabin overhaul also adds first-class seats and extra-legroom options as American seeks to strengthen its appeal to higher-spending travelers and close the gap with Delta and United.
Engine manufacturers are directing some of their largest maintenance, repair and overhaul investments to India as the world’s biggest single-aisle operator confronts the physical limits of the commercial aviation aftermarket. The build-out reflects rising pressure on engine capacity, turnaround times and the broader support ecosystem.
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Israel’s low-cost Israir has received U.S. Department of Transportation approval to begin selling tickets for nonstop Tel Aviv–New York flights starting October 19, 2026. The carrier still requires final operating approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before it can launch the service.
South African regional carrier and ACMI specialist CemAir is challenging FlySafair’s proposed takeover at a tribunal, adding an industry competitor’s formal opposition to the transaction. The case could shape the competitive landscape for South Africa’s airline market, subject to the tribunal’s review and decision.
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