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JetBlue lifts Q2 2026 unit revenue guidance on stronger demand, including outperforming ex- Spirit routes

JetBlue raised its Q2 2026 unit revenue outlook, citing healthy demand and improved close-in bookings. The airline pointed to better-than-expected performance on routes it previously operated in Spirit’s markets, even as fuel costs remain a headwind and RASM expectations improve.

2026-06-01T05:44:51.993223-07:00

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Qatar Airways cabin crew reportedly planning mass ‘sickout’ amid anger over annual bonus

2026-06-01T05:27:40.753182-07:00

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Air Serbia leans on multi-type regional fleet flexibility to limit cancellations as fuel prices spike

2026-06-01T05:28:09.319708-07:00

Cranky Flier

Southwest scraps its succession plan amid major leadership and operating transition

2026-06-01T03:59:53.864640-07:00

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KLM cancels flights to/from Entebbe amid Ebola-linked travel and entry restrictions KLM has cancelled flights to and from Entebbe airport near Kampala, citing restrictions tied to an Ebola outbreak in central Africa. The Dutch carrier said the decision follows measures impacting travel access, while operational planning is underway as the situation remains under observation by health authorities.

2026-06-01T06:34:36.182898-07:00

KLM cancels flights to/from Entebbe amid Ebola-linked travel and entry restrictions

Wall Street Journal

JetBlue lifts Q2 2026 unit revenue guidance on stronger demand, including outperforming ex- Spirit routes JetBlue raised its Q2 2026 unit revenue outlook, citing healthy demand and improved close-in bookings. The airline pointed to better-than-expected performance on routes it previously operated in Spirit’s markets, even as fuel costs remain a headwind and RASM expectations improve.

2026-06-01T05:44:51.993223-07:00

JetBlue lifts Q2 2026 unit revenue guidance on stronger demand, including outperforming ex- Spirit routes

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Air Serbia leans on multi-type regional fleet flexibility to limit cancellations as fuel prices spike Air Serbia says it is using the operational flexibility of its three-family regional fleet to absorb higher, more volatile fuel costs while avoiding broad capacity pullbacks. The approach is designed to protect network continuity through the current fuel-price shock rather than triggering large-scale cancellations.

2026-06-01T05:28:09.319708-07:00

Air Serbia leans on multi-type regional fleet flexibility to limit cancellations as fuel prices spike

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Qatar Airways cabin crew reportedly planning mass ‘sickout’ amid anger over annual bonus Flight attendants at Qatar Airways are reportedly taking part in a historic mass ‘sickout’ after frustration over an annual bonus—or lack of one—hit a boiling point. The action underscores mounting workforce pressure as the airline cites financial strain and disruption impacts elsewhere in its operations.

2026-06-01T05:27:40.753182-07:00

Qatar Airways cabin crew reportedly planning mass ‘sickout’ amid anger over annual bonus

Cranky Flier

Southwest scraps its succession plan amid major leadership and operating transition Southwest has quietly ended or overhauled its succession plan, signaling further change beneath the surface as the carrier continues a broader transformation. The move underscores how management and boards are recalibrating leadership risk while Southwest pushes through operational and commercial adjustments.

2026-06-01T03:59:53.864640-07:00

Southwest scraps its succession plan amid major leadership and operating transition

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Air India and IndiGo cut flights amid Middle East jet-fuel shock Air India and IndiGo are reducing capacity as a Middle East fuel-price shock strains airline economics. The cutbacks signal near-term schedule and network adjustments as carriers work to contain exposure to higher kerosene costs and volatility tied to the region’s supply conditions.

2026-06-01T02:21:15.549076-07:00

Air India and IndiGo cut flights amid Middle East jet-fuel shock

AeroTime

Paranair sold to Canadian and Bolivian investors in undisclosed transaction Paraguayan carrier Paranair has been sold to a consortium of Canadian and Bolivian investors for an undisclosed amount. The deal shifts the airline’s ownership base and is another data point in the broader consolidation and privatization churn across regional aviation markets.

2026-06-01T02:20:04.389337-07:00

Paranair sold to Canadian and Bolivian investors in undisclosed transaction

FlightGlobal

SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law Preliminary investigators’ information says a South African Airways Airbus A320 suffered multiple flight-control problems after a windshear encounter during approach to Cape Town. The aircraft ultimately landed under direct law, underscoring how severe weather can rapidly drive degraded flight-control behavior and safety-critical decision-making.

2026-06-01T01:45:32.560989-07:00

SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law

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JetBlue lifts Q2 2026 unit revenue guidance on stronger demand, including outperforming ex- Spirit routes

Qatar Airways cabin crew reportedly planning mass ‘sickout’ amid anger over annual bonus

Air Serbia leans on multi-type regional fleet flexibility to limit cancellations as fuel prices spike

Southwest scraps its succession plan amid major leadership and operating transition

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