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Delta regional flight attendants warn they may not follow turbulence safety procedures due to fears about customer satisfaction

Regional flight attendants employed via Delta Air Lines’ wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavor Air, say they are scared to follow turbulence safety procedures because they believe doing so could lower their customer satisfaction scores.

2026-06-16T05:52:03.057165-07:00

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South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

2026-06-16T04:34:12.147361-07:00

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Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for ~$843m, building an end-to-end Nordic travel platform

2026-06-16T03:32:55.344332-07:00

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Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026)

2026-06-16T03:04:02.575690-07:00

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Delta regional flight attendants warn they may not follow turbulence safety procedures due to fears about customer satisfaction Regional flight attendants employed via Delta Air Lines’ wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavor Air, say they are scared to follow turbulence safety procedures because they believe doing so could lower their customer satisfaction scores.

2026-06-16T05:52:03.057165-07:00

Delta regional flight attendants warn they may not follow turbulence safety procedures due to fears about customer satisfaction

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South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing Pretoria High Court has struck down the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act criteria used when adjudicating licence applications for international carriers operating in South Africa. The June 5 order effectively removes a key element of the racial-criteria licensing test for foreign operators.

2026-06-16T04:34:12.147361-07:00

South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

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Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for ~$843m, building an end-to-end Nordic travel platform Norwegian Air Shuttle has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) for 7.94bn Swedish kronor (about $844.65m). The deal folds in Nordic tour operators and brands—including Ving, Spies, Tjæreborg, Globetrotter and Sunclass Airlines—plus a portfolio of 26 hotels, extending Norwegian’s reach beyond air services.

2026-06-16T03:32:55.344332-07:00

Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for ~$843m, building an end-to-end Nordic travel platform

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Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026) Air France has launched a new recruitment campaign for its Cadet Program, inviting aspiring pilots to apply for a training course funded entirely by the airline. Applications opened on June 15, 2026, and will close July 31, 2026.

2026-06-16T03:04:02.575690-07:00

Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026)

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Turkish Airlines Chairman Murat Şeker maps a profitability-first growth path toward an 800-aircraft fleet Turkish Airlines chairman Murat Şeker outlines a strategy focused on profitability alongside scale as the carrier positions for fleet growth toward the 800-aircraft level. The comments frame growth planning as a disciplined response to market conditions rather than pure capacity expansion.

2026-06-16T02:18:21.808464-07:00

Turkish Airlines Chairman Murat Şeker maps a profitability-first growth path toward an 800-aircraft fleet

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Yemenia aircraft destruction cost estimated at $147 million Reporting pegs the total cost of the destroyed Yemenia aircraft at $147 million, underscoring the financial exposure airlines face when aircraft losses are tied to conflict-linked events. The figure frames the likely scale of claims and recovery issues for insurers and operators.

2026-06-15T23:18:19.021495-07:00

Yemenia aircraft destruction cost estimated at $147 million

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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service Vietnam Airlines has launched its inaugural nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam, marking a step-up in Vietnam–Europe connectivity. The start of this direct long-haul route signals renewed network ambition as carriers compete for premium and transfer demand across Europe’s hub airports.

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service

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Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries Middle East Airlines (MEA) expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A330neo and first A321XLR in the second half of 2026, signaling a dual-track widebody and long-range narrowbody upgrade. The plan places MEA alongside the growing set of carriers rolling out A321XLR services for thin, extended-range routes.

2026-06-15T22:32:39.707708-07:00

Lebanon’s MEA targets 2H26 for first A330neo and A321XLR entries

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Delta regional flight attendants warn they may not follow turbulence safety procedures due to fears about customer satisfaction

South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

Norwegian to buy Nordic Leisure Travel Group for ~$843m, building an end-to-end Nordic travel platform

Air France opens applications for its fully funded Cadet Pilot Program (June 15–July 31, 2026)

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