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DHS chief says international processing won’t stop at Newark Liberty amid “sanctuary city” dispute

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he does not need to halt international flight processing at Newark Liberty International Airport, citing cooperation from state and local law enforcement near a detention center. The comment directly challenges prior warnings that CBP enforcement measures could disrupt inbound arrivals.

2026-06-01T17:41:31.598913-07:00

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Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace

2026-06-01T12:11:33.185807-07:00

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Viva turns on SES multi-orbit inflight Wi-Fi for 100 Airbus narrowbodies

2026-06-01T11:21:46.712952-07:00

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SWISS to part out two A220-100s under 10 years old amid continuing GTF engine issues

2026-06-01T11:57:46.240956-07:00

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DHS chief says international processing won’t stop at Newark Liberty amid “sanctuary city” dispute U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he does not need to halt international flight processing at Newark Liberty International Airport, citing cooperation from state and local law enforcement near a detention center. The comment directly challenges prior warnings that CBP enforcement measures could disrupt inbound arrivals.

2026-06-01T17:41:31.598913-07:00

DHS chief says international processing won’t stop at Newark Liberty amid “sanctuary city” dispute

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Allegiant CEO: Credit cards are the airline’s biggest non-ticket revenue opportunity Allegiant’s CEO said credit cards represent the airline’s largest near-term opportunity for non-ticket revenue growth. The executive added the carrier is also evaluating other non-fare areas, with further details planned for an investor day later this year or in early next year.

2026-06-01T12:56:17.305268-07:00

Allegiant CEO: Credit cards are the airline’s biggest non-ticket revenue opportunity

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British Airways extends Middle East flight suspensions through the summer season on Iran peace-deal uncertainty British Airways is pushing cancellations for most Middle East destinations through at least October 25, citing ongoing uncertainty around the Trump administration’s ability to secure an Iran peace deal. The extension effectively reshapes BA’s summer capacity planning while geopolitical risk remains unresolved.

2026-06-01T12:12:44.660793-07:00

British Airways extends Middle East flight suspensions through the summer season on Iran peace-deal uncertainty

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Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May after airlines rerouted around conflict disruption in the Middle East, taking airspace paths many carriers had avoided for more than a decade. The shift underscores how quickly routing networks adapt to changing security constraints across the region.

2026-06-01T12:11:33.185807-07:00

Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace

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AI agents are driving a “high-cost search” shift in online travel economics As AI agents take over parts of travel shopping and booking, they are changing the cost structure behind “search” and reshaping how distribution economics work across airlines and travel platforms. The result is a new pricing and margin dynamic that can move costs away from traditional channels and into agent-driven workflows.

2026-06-01T12:11:08.471814-07:00

AI agents are driving a “high-cost search” shift in online travel economics

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SWISS to part out two A220-100s under 10 years old amid continuing GTF engine issues SWISS, an A220 launch customer, has elected to part out two A220-100 aircraft that are less than ten years old. The decision is tied to continuing GTF engine issues, extending the operational and asset-management pressures already shaping SWISS’s A220 availability and network planning.

2026-06-01T11:57:46.240956-07:00

SWISS to part out two A220-100s under 10 years old amid continuing GTF engine issues

PaxEx.Aero

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Viva turns on SES multi-orbit inflight Wi-Fi for 100 Airbus narrowbodies Mexico’s ultra-low-cost carrier Viva selected SES’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity offering for 100 Airbus narrowbodies, with the low-profile Gilat Sidewinder electronically steered antenna. The service is already flying on 11 aircraft and routes through SES GEO capacity plus LEO services from Eutelsat Oneweb.

2026-06-01T11:21:46.712952-07:00

Viva turns on SES multi-orbit inflight Wi-Fi for 100 Airbus narrowbodies

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Emirates A380 wake turbulence injures passengers on Eurowings A320 despite safe separation An Emirates A380, flying about 9 miles ahead at cruising altitude, generated wake turbulence that struck a following Eurowings Airbus A320, injuring five passengers (reports also cite six injuries including a cabin crew member). The incident occurred despite standard separation, raising focus on wake-turbulence risk management and operational spacing.

2026-06-01T10:12:34.562979-07:00

Emirates A380 wake turbulence injures passengers on Eurowings A320 despite safe separation

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DHS chief says international processing won’t stop at Newark Liberty amid “sanctuary city” dispute

Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace

Viva turns on SES multi-orbit inflight Wi-Fi for 100 Airbus narrowbodies

SWISS to part out two A220-100s under 10 years old amid continuing GTF engine issues

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