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Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop

As Allegiant’s merger with Sun Country advances, CEO Greg Anderson tells Skift that low-cost carriers are being squeezed by competitive value pricing. In parallel, Allegiant reported a return to fourth-quarter profitability—net income of $31.9 million—while full-year losses narrowed as revenue and operating performance improved.

2026-04-30T04:11:09.605346-07:00

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Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights

2026-04-30T04:10:11.563358-07:00

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China’s Big Three airlines swing to first-quarter profit as revenue improves and costs come under control

2026-04-30T03:17:35.458888-07:00

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Spirit Airlines rescue talks stall as US options narrow and an industry “failure wait” grows

2026-04-29T18:31:27.320640-07:00

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Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop As Allegiant’s merger with Sun Country advances, CEO Greg Anderson tells Skift that low-cost carriers are being squeezed by competitive value pricing. In parallel, Allegiant reported a return to fourth-quarter profitability—net income of $31.9 million—while full-year losses narrowed as revenue and operating performance improved.

2026-04-30T04:11:09.605346-07:00

Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop

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Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights Zanzibar’s government says it is seeking to reduce visitor dependence on connecting itineraries, and is in talks with an investor to help launch a new airline focused on direct international services to the tourism hub.

2026-04-30T04:10:11.563358-07:00

Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights

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China’s Big Three airlines swing to first-quarter profit as revenue improves and costs come under control Air China, China Eastern and China Southern reported significant first-quarter improvements in operating revenues, with all three large carriers posting quarterly profits for the first time in the period. The turnaround is attributed to operational improvements and cost-control measures, according to the cluster summary.

2026-04-30T03:17:35.458888-07:00

China’s Big Three airlines swing to first-quarter profit as revenue improves and costs come under control

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Aeromexico trims domestic network on higher fuel costs, offsets with fare increases Aeromexico is responding to margin pressure from much-higher fuel costs by cutting unprofitable flying within its domestic network and raising airfares. The move reflects a strategy to protect profitability as fuel expenses remain the dominant swing factor for operating margins.

2026-04-30T03:17:35.398446-07:00

Aeromexico trims domestic network on higher fuel costs, offsets with fare increases

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Pakistan approves PKR 4.4bn (~$15.8m) for PIA retiree medical, pension and salary settlements Pakistan’s government has approved PKR 4.4 billion (~$15.8 million) to fund Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) retiree medical and pension bills, along with salary disbursements, as part of liability-settlement support for PIA HoldCo.

2026-04-30T02:59:12.688893-07:00

Pakistan approves PKR 4.4bn (~$15.8m) for PIA retiree medical, pension and salary settlements

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Volaris pauses fleet-growth plans until Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines are available, citing ongoing Airbus A320neo-famil Mexico’s low-cost carrier Volaris is putting fleet growth on hold until the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine supply stabilizes. The decision is tied to persistent Airbus A320neo-family groundings and ongoing pressure from rising fuel prices, forcing a more conservative capacity strategy.

2026-04-29T20:07:58.206520-07:00

Volaris pauses fleet-growth plans until Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines are available, citing ongoing Airbus A320neo-famil

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Spirit Airlines rescue talks stall as US options narrow and an industry “failure wait” grows As the US government weighs potential ways to save Spirit Airlines, the carrier’s rescue effort is failing to reassure the market, with industry observers increasingly expecting liquidation or a break in the restructuring path. The situation leaves creditors, would-be buyers, and stakeholders watching for the next court-linked deadline.

2026-04-29T18:31:27.320640-07:00

Spirit Airlines rescue talks stall as US options narrow and an industry “failure wait” grows

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Turkish Airlines suspends flights to 18 destinations as fuel-cost pressure and geopolitical tensions force the biggest network c Turkish Airlines will suspend service to 18 destinations, attributing the move to rising fuel costs and worsening geopolitical tensions. The suspension represents the carrier’s largest network adjustment in years, reflecting how rapidly Middle East conflict and energy pricing are reshaping route economics and schedules.

2026-04-29T17:35:17.958553-07:00

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Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop

Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights

China’s Big Three airlines swing to first-quarter profit as revenue improves and costs come under control

Spirit Airlines rescue talks stall as US options narrow and an industry “failure wait” grows

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