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Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket connections to the U.S. West Coast via LAX, SEA and SFO

Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines have signed an interline agreement enabling travelers to book single-ticket trips that connect Singapore Airlines flights with Southwest’s U.S. network. The deal is positioned to route itineraries through three U.S. gateways: LAX, SEA and SFO.

2026-06-08T14:32:42.380721-07:00

Bloomberg

Philippine Airlines weighs up to 20 widebody jets to replace aging A330s and 777s

2026-06-08T17:13:06.246519-07:00

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Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

Reuters

WestJet condemns Canada’s jet-fuel “bailout” of tax breaks and subsidized loans

2026-06-08T14:42:49.761150-07:00

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Bloomberg

Philippine Airlines weighs up to 20 widebody jets to replace aging A330s and 777s Philippine Airlines is considering an order for as many as 20 widebody aircraft, targeting replacements for older Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 jets, according to people familiar with the matter. The carrier’s decision would shape its next widebody capacity mix as it refreshes its long-haul fleet.

2026-06-08T17:13:06.246519-07:00

Philippine Airlines weighs up to 20 widebody jets to replace aging A330s and 777s

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WestJet condemns Canada’s jet-fuel “bailout” of tax breaks and subsidized loans WestJet has strongly opposed Ottawa’s proposed targeted support for carriers coping with soaring jet-fuel costs following the Strait of Hormuz shutdown and broader Middle East volatility. The plan combines a fuel-tax suspension (with Air Canada flagged as a likely major beneficiary) and subsidized loans, shifting risk to taxpayers as the government steps in to stabilize airline liquidity.

2026-06-08T14:42:49.761150-07:00

WestJet condemns Canada’s jet-fuel “bailout” of tax breaks and subsidized loans

FlightGlobal

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Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ Alaska Airlines is considering a step-change in its relationship with American Airlines, viewing a joint venture as a logical next phase for expanding international presence. The carrier also signals an intent to “deepen” partnership cooperation, with Latin America framed as a key growth direction.

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

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Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket connections to the U.S. West Coast via LAX, SEA and SFO Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines have signed an interline agreement enabling travelers to book single-ticket trips that connect Singapore Airlines flights with Southwest’s U.S. network. The deal is positioned to route itineraries through three U.S. gateways: LAX, SEA and SFO.

2026-06-08T14:32:42.380721-07:00

Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket connections to the U.S. West Coast via LAX, SEA and SFO

Associated Press

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U.S. airlines’ April 2026 jet-fuel bill jumps to ~$6.5B as Strait of Hormuz remains shut BTS data shows U.S. carriers spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April, with fuel costs up 26.2% versus March and up 78% year over year as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed. The spike lifted costs even as carriers used less fuel overall.

2026-06-08T12:58:43.268868-07:00

U.S. airlines’ April 2026 jet-fuel bill jumps to ~$6.5B as Strait of Hormuz remains shut

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Houston IAH stowaway case: fake boarding pass allegedly bypassed TSA, delaying a United flight for hours A Texas man is facing charges after allegedly using a fraudulent boarding pass to board a United Airlines flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and evade TSA and gate agents. The alleged breach reportedly left the departure delayed about three hours as crews and authorities responded.

2026-06-08T12:44:07.916951-07:00

Houston IAH stowaway case: fake boarding pass allegedly bypassed TSA, delaying a United flight for hours

FlightGlobal

Kyrgyzstan says it has been removed from the EU airline safety blacklist after two decades Kyrgyzstan’s presidential office says the country has been taken off the European Commission’s airline blacklist, ending nearly 20 years of prohibitions on Central Asian carriers’ services to Europe. The claim follows government efforts to restore EU access after the listing’s creation.

2026-06-08T11:43:42.920715-07:00

Kyrgyzstan says it has been removed from the EU airline safety blacklist after two decades

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Ryanair launches two Summer 2026 routes from Manchester—Castellon and Rimini Ryanair has kicked off an expanded Summer 2026 schedule from Manchester Airport with two new services to Castellon, Spain, and Rimini, Italy. The additions broaden the carrier’s Mediterranean leisure connectivity out of the UK’s northwest ahead of the 2026 peak season.

2026-06-08T11:02:32.229916-07:00

Ryanair launches two Summer 2026 routes from Manchester—Castellon and Rimini

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Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline single-ticket connections to the U.S. West Coast via LAX, SEA and SFO

Philippine Airlines weighs up to 20 widebody jets to replace aging A330s and 777s

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

WestJet condemns Canada’s jet-fuel “bailout” of tax breaks and subsidized loans

News Timeline