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Delta reshuffles C-suite as long‑time operations chief John Laughter to retire

Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced a C‑suite reshuffle ahead of the planned retirement of EVP, Chief of Operations and Delta TechOps president John Laughter, effective April 30, 2026. The carrier named a new president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer to lead the next phase.

2026-03-05T05:12:11.714508-08:00

Reuters

Partial U.S. shutdown risks spring-break air-traffic disruption, industry warns

2026-03-05T09:17:08.139315-08:00

FlightGlobal

Cuba extends Jet A‑1 shortage warnings at 10 airports to April 4, forcing cancellations

2026-03-05T09:02:35.394923-08:00

Airways Magazine

Explained: Why airline tickets carry so many restrictions

2026-03-05T08:35:36.780549-08:00

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Partial U.S. shutdown risks spring-break air-traffic disruption, industry warns Major U.S. airline and travel groups warned that an ongoing partial federal government shutdown threatens to disrupt air traffic and airline operations as the busy U.S. spring-break travel season approaches. Lack of funding and staff uncertainty could prompt cancellations, delays and severe operational strain at airports and on carrier networks.

2026-03-05T09:17:08.139315-08:00

Partial U.S. shutdown risks spring-break air-traffic disruption, industry warns

FlightGlobal

Cuba extends Jet A‑1 shortage warnings at 10 airports to April 4, forcing cancellations Cuba has extended jet‑fuel shortage warnings at 10 airports through April 4 as supply constraints tied to U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil shipments persist. The continued shortfall is prompting airlines to cancel or alter services to the island, worsening operational disruption.

2026-03-05T09:02:35.394923-08:00

Cuba extends Jet A‑1 shortage warnings at 10 airports to April 4, forcing cancellations

Airways Magazine

Explained: Why airline tickets carry so many restrictions Buying a plane ticket looks simple, but pricing, availability and fare rules are controlled by complex, interconnected reservation and distribution systems and a web of regulatory and tax compliance. Those technical and legal constraints create opaque change, refund and routing restrictions that affect airline revenue, customer recovery and pricing transparency.

2026-03-05T08:35:36.780549-08:00

Explained: Why airline tickets carry so many restrictions

Runway Girl

Gilat wins multi‑million order for Wavestream AeroStream Ka‑band amplifiers from leading IFC integrator Gilat has secured a multi‑million‑dollar order from a leading inflight‑connectivity integrator for Wavestream AeroStream Ka‑band wideband amplifiers. The shipment will supply Ka‑band RF power amplifiers for commercial airline IFC installations, supporting growth in onboard satcom deployments.

2026-03-05T08:07:53.568985-08:00

Gilat wins multi‑million order for Wavestream AeroStream Ka‑band amplifiers from leading IFC integrator

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IndiGo secures Heathrow slots from British Airways IndiGo has secured London Heathrow slots from British Airways, clearing a key access barrier for its planned Delhi–Heathrow services and broader long‑haul expansion. The slot deal supports the carrier’s recent wet‑lease 787‑9 plans and A321XLR roll‑out as it rebuilds international connectivity.

2026-03-05T07:06:52.971599-08:00

IndiGo secures Heathrow slots from British Airways

PaxEx.Aero

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A Curious In‑Flight Connectivity (IFC) Supplier Shift A report this week reveals a surprising switch in an operator's in‑flight connectivity (IFC) supplier. The change highlights the complexities and commercial friction of running multi‑vendor IFC portfolios, with implications for retrofit planning, satellite partnerships and supplier competitive dynamics across fleets.

2026-03-05T06:51:37.939705-08:00

A Curious In‑Flight Connectivity (IFC) Supplier Shift

Breitflyte

JetBlue launches nonstop JFK and Boston service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS), its 11th Florida destination On March 5, 2026, JetBlue inaugurated nonstop service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS) from New York JFK and Boston Logan, operating five weekly seasonal roundtrips on each route. The launch expands the carrier’s Florida network and makes VPS its 11th destination in the state.

2026-03-05T06:31:31.094218-08:00

JetBlue launches nonstop JFK and Boston service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach (VPS), its 11th Florida destination

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Spain’s Plus Ultra denies preferential COVID-era bailout claims Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas has again denied receiving preferential treatment in COVID-era bailout programs, issuing a statement rejecting media allegations. The carrier said it did not obtain special state support and pushed back against claims its pandemic assistance differed from other airlines.

2026-03-05T06:16:17.402780-08:00

Spain’s Plus Ultra denies preferential COVID-era bailout claims

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Delta reshuffles C-suite as long‑time operations chief John Laughter to retire

Partial U.S. shutdown risks spring-break air-traffic disruption, industry warns

Cuba extends Jet A‑1 shortage warnings at 10 airports to April 4, forcing cancellations

Explained: Why airline tickets carry so many restrictions

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