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Lufthansa CityLine pilots authorise potential strike after wage talks collapse

Pilots at Lufthansa CityLine voted to authorise potential strike action after wage talks broke down, the union said. The ballot grants a mandate that allows the union to call industrial action if negotiations remain stalled, creating the possibility of operational disruption for the carrier.

2026-02-27T18:11:27.910529-08:00

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FAA to force summer flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare as United–American scheduling battle overloads ORD

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

Airways Magazine

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

2026-02-27T17:06:06.044120-08:00

Delta Air Lines

Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

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Lufthansa CityLine pilots authorise potential strike after wage talks collapse Pilots at Lufthansa CityLine voted to authorise potential strike action after wage talks broke down, the union said. The ballot grants a mandate that allows the union to call industrial action if negotiations remain stalled, creating the possibility of operational disruption for the carrier.

2026-02-27T18:11:27.910529-08:00

Lufthansa CityLine pilots authorise potential strike after wage talks collapse

Airways Magazine

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American United enters 2026 with higher profitability and greater strategic flexibility than American, despite the two carriers being similar in scale through 2025. The gap underscores how differences in revenue mix, cost control and network/fleet choices are producing immediate financial advantages for United.

2026-02-27T17:06:06.044120-08:00

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

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FAA to force summer flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare as United–American scheduling battle overloads ORD The FAA plans to force flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare this summer after finding United and American have overscheduled operations at ORD, citing risks of severe congestion and delays. The agency will hold a meeting next week to determine specific cuts as the carriers' capacity battle escalates.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

FAA to force summer flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare as United–American scheduling battle overloads ORD

Skift

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees Southwest Airlines has implemented a policy prohibiting employees from wearing smart glasses or other wearable technology capable of audio or video recording while on duty. The restriction covers on‑work use of any device with recording functions and applies to operational and customer‑facing staff.

2026-02-27T13:51:00.985017-08:00

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

Delta Air Lines

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Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029 Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neo narrowbodies, increasing its firm A321neo orders to 97 and expanding its A321neo fleet pipeline to 189 aircraft. Deliveries from the exercise begin in 2029 as Delta advances its long‑term narrowbody modernization.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029

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Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone Spirit Airlines said it has completed another significant milestone in its Chapter 11 restructuring, bringing the ultra‑low‑cost carrier closer to exiting bankruptcy again. The announcement marks tangible progress in a process that will shape the airline’s fleet, creditor recoveries and near‑term operational stability.

2026-02-27T11:13:53.499404-08:00

Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone

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Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has filed suit seeking temporary status‑quo protection to block what it says are unilateral changes to the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX fleet plans, escalating a legal dispute over aircraft deployment and pilot work rules.

2026-02-27T10:07:10.915193-08:00

Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

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Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes Portugal’s court has rejected a privatisation bid for Grupo SATA, blocking the government’s proposed sale of its Azorean carrier group. The decision prompted the European Commission to intervene in the divestment process, escalating regulatory scrutiny of SATA’s mandated post‑state‑aid restructuring.

2026-02-27T09:17:02.154145-08:00

Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes

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Lufthansa CityLine pilots authorise potential strike after wage talks collapse

FAA to force summer flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare as United–American scheduling battle overloads ORD

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029

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