Skift
• Gordon Smith
The European Union’s mechanism for suspending Entry/Exit System checks during peak travel periods expired on Sept. 6. Airlines, airports and some member states are seeking its return, warning that the loss of this operational “safety valve” could increase processing times and passenger delays at European borders.
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The European Union’s mechanism for suspending Entry/Exit System checks during peak travel periods expired on Sept. 6. Airlines, airports and some member states are seeking its return, warning that the loss of this operational “safety valve” could increase processing times and passenger delays at European borders.
Flyadeal is preparing to add connecting flights to its existing point-to-point network, acting CEO Sanjiv Kapoor said. The Saudi low-cost carrier is also planning a premium-economy offering and a long-haul network, signaling a potential shift toward broader connectivity and longer-range market opportunities.
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Frontier Airlines is replacing planned A320neo aircraft with larger A321neos, seeking lower unit costs and higher revenue per flight as the traditional ultra-low-cost-carrier model faces mounting pressure. The fleet shift signals a broader reassessment of aircraft gauge and economics among value-focused airlines.
The owner of Braathens Regional Airlines is making a final attempt to preserve the Swedish regional carrier, underscoring the financial pressure facing its business and the uncertainty surrounding its continued operations. Further details on the proposed rescue were not provided.
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La Compagnie will add Düsseldorf to its transatlantic network with nonstop Newark service beginning in spring 2027. The all-business-class carrier plans to use an Airbus A321LR configured with 76 lie-flat seats, expanding its network as it takes delivery of additional narrowbody aircraft.
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Air India’s new CEO and managing director, Tewolde Gebremariam, has taken charge from Campbell Wilson, with safety, operational excellence, customer trust, reliability and financial sustainability identified as priorities for Tata Group’s next phase of airline transformation.
Portugal’s Council of Ministers has approved the start of negotiations with Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM for the acquisition of a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, moving the reprivatization process into its final-proposal phase and setting up a direct competition between the two European airline groups.
JetBlue has launched nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to eight cities and plans to add six further routes in the near future. The expansion deepens the carrier’s network from South Florida and increases the airport’s importance in its broader route strategy.
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