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Delta and United post strong Q2 earnings as premium strategy and cargo yields lift results

Delta and United reported solid second-quarter performance, reinforcing a US airline playbook built around premium customers and service differentiation. United also tied strength in cargo to volume and yield growth, driving a reported 23% increase in cargo revenue amid $805 million profit on $17.7 billion in gross revenue.

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2026-07-17T11:13:53.029382-07:00

Skift

Delta to launch first-ever nonstop LAX–Manila service on March 28, 2027

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2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

FlightGlobal

EU proposes ETS overhaul to charge international flights for emissions; bizav and airline groups warn of higher passenger costs

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2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

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Flybondi considers legal action against former executives amid leadership dispute

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2026-07-17T10:15:47.900035-07:00

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Cranky Flier

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Delta and United post strong Q2 earnings as premium strategy and cargo yields lift results Delta and United reported solid second-quarter performance, reinforcing a US airline playbook built around premium customers and service differentiation. United also tied strength in cargo to volume and yield growth, driving a reported 23% increase in cargo revenue amid $805 million profit on $17.7 billion in gross revenue.

2026-07-17T11:13:53.029382-07:00

Delta and United post strong Q2 earnings as premium strategy and cargo yields lift results

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Flybondi considers legal action against former executives amid leadership dispute Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi is reportedly weighing legal action against ex-executives, escalating an internal dispute that could affect company governance, management continuity, and stakeholder confidence. The move underscores how leadership transitions can spill into formal proceedings, with potential downstream effects for strategy and operations.

2026-07-17T10:15:47.900035-07:00

Flybondi considers legal action against former executives amid leadership dispute

Skift

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Allegiant, Long an OTA Holdout, Signs an Exclusive Deal With Expedia

2026-07-17T08:18:13.006380-07:00

Allegiant, Long an OTA Holdout

AirInsight

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US international gateway fragmentation shifts long-haul fleet calculus, pressuring the 787 vs. A380 route math Traffic at US international gateways is becoming more fragmented, changing how airlines size and allocate long-haul capacity. The 787-versus-A380 debate is now playing out one tier down in network planning, as fleet decisions increasingly track which gateways—and markets—actually concentrate demand.

2026-07-17T08:15:32.149018-07:00

US international gateway fragmentation shifts long-haul fleet calculus, pressuring the 787 vs. A380 route math

AeroTime

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ASG chairman: easyJet could benefit from a more flexible fleet mode ASG Chairman Gediminas Ziemelis argues in a new AeroTime article that easyJet stands to gain from adopting a more flexible fleet operating approach. The commentary frames fleet flexibility as a lever for improving how the carrier manages its aircraft mix and operations.

2026-07-17T07:42:52.062805-07:00

ASG chairman: easyJet could benefit from a more flexible fleet mode

Skift

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Delta to launch first-ever nonstop LAX–Manila service on March 28, 2027 Delta Air Lines will begin its inaugural nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila on March 28, 2027, using the Airbus A350-900. The carrier says the new link returns Delta to the Philippines and expands its Asia-Pacific network, targeting the largest U.S.-Philippines city-pair market and breaking a long-standing monopoly by another airline.

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Delta to launch first-ever nonstop LAX–Manila service on March 28, 2027

FlightGlobal

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EU proposes ETS overhaul to charge international flights for emissions; bizav and airline groups warn of higher passenger costs The European Commission has proposed overhauling the EU Emissions Trading System by extending carbon-permit requirements to international flights. Industry groups are split: Airlines for Europe argues the reform will raise passenger costs without guaranteed reinvestment of ETS revenues in aviation decarbonisation, while EBAA warns the plan could discriminate against business aviation.

2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

EU proposes ETS overhaul to charge international flights for emissions; bizav and airline groups warn of higher passenger costs

FlightGlobal

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United Airlines accelerates Boeing 737 transition: retire 80+ older jets in 2027, bring forward Guam 737 swaps, and take first 7 United Airlines says it will retire 80+ older, less fuel-efficient aircraft in 2027 as part of a fleetwide cabin refresh aimed at cutting costs and improving margins. The carrier also plans to complete its Boeing 737 swap out in Guam two months early (by Oct 2026) and expects its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 delivery. Separately, United is adding flights for 2026 college football games.

2026-07-17T04:28:15.786311-07:00

United Airlines accelerates Boeing 737 transition: retire 80+ older jets in 2027, bring forward Guam 737 swaps, and take first 7

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