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Turkish Airlines names internal candidates as new chairman and CEO amid Bilal Ekşi's exit

Turkish Airlines announced a senior leadership shake-up, naming internal executives to serve as its new board chairman and chief executive and confirming the departure of former CEO Bilal Ekşi. The carrier said the moves are aligned with its corporate objectives.

2026-04-09T12:12:02.795991-07:00

Breitflyte

American to restart daily Miami–Caracas nonstop from April 30, pending approvals

2026-04-09T10:02:27.413179-07:00

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Delta's 2012 refinery gamble is paying off as jet fuel stays elevated

2026-04-09T11:20:45.856349-07:00

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Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

2026-04-09T11:19:42.081189-07:00

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Turkish Airlines names internal candidates as new chairman and CEO amid Bilal Ekşi's exit Turkish Airlines announced a senior leadership shake-up, naming internal executives to serve as its new board chairman and chief executive and confirming the departure of former CEO Bilal Ekşi. The carrier said the moves are aligned with its corporate objectives.

2026-04-09T12:12:02.795991-07:00

Turkish Airlines names internal candidates as new chairman and CEO amid Bilal Ekşi's exit

Skift

BofA: US tax refunds +13% YoY, far below 25% forecast — a mild headwind for travel demand Bank of America reports US tax refunds rose 13% year‑over‑year, well below earlier 25% growth forecasts. The smaller-than-expected refund boost is a mild headwind to discretionary travel spending as consumers enter the spring booking window.

2026-04-09T11:59:24.532804-07:00

BofA: US tax refunds +13% YoY, far below 25% forecast — a mild headwind for travel demand

Skift

Delta's 2012 refinery gamble is paying off as jet fuel stays elevated Delta’s 2012 purchase of the Trainer refinery outside Philadelphia is paying off as jet fuel prices remain elevated despite a recent pullback. Ownership gives the carrier direct access to refined fuel and a meaningful offset to rising operating costs and spot‑market volatility.

2026-04-09T11:20:45.856349-07:00

Delta's 2012 refinery gamble is paying off as jet fuel stays elevated

Airways Magazine

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch Alaska Airlines has begun operating empty Boeing 787 validation flights to Europe as it finalizes preparations for inaugural Seattle–Rome service. The non‑revenue proving runs are being used to validate aircraft systems, crew procedures and route operations ahead of commercial launch.

2026-04-09T11:19:42.081189-07:00

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

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Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet Argentina’s low‑cost carrier Flybondi has wet‑leased a Boeing 737 as it seeks to restore its fleet and rebuild capacity. The move is aimed at returning aircraft to service and stabilising operations while the carrier works through its fleet challenges.

2026-04-09T11:17:04.405805-07:00

Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet

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American to restart daily Miami–Caracas nonstop from April 30, pending approvals American Airlines plans to restart daily nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas (CCS) from April 30, pending final US and Venezuelan approvals and security checks. The carrier expects to operate the route with Embraer 175 regional jets, marking a return after a six‑ to seven‑year hiatus.

2026-04-09T10:02:27.413179-07:00

American to restart daily Miami–Caracas nonstop from April 30, pending approvals

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Allegiant to close Savannah, GA base in mid-4Q26 Allegiant Air will close its Savannah, Georgia operational base in mid-4Q26, ch-aviation reports. The shutdown ends stationing of aircraft and crew at SAV; Allegiant has not disclosed details on fleet redeployment, route changes or employee impacts. The carrier has not issued a formal statement.

2026-04-09T09:56:32.632367-07:00

Allegiant to close Savannah, GA base in mid-4Q26

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US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap The U.S. government has extended its deadline to decide whether to impose retaliatory measures over Ireland’s capacity cap at Dublin Airport, prolonging uncertainty for transatlantic carriers, slot allocations and route planning as officials continue diplomatic and regulatory consultations and trade-policy options.

2026-04-09T07:37:57.197079-07:00

US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap

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Turkish Airlines names internal candidates as new chairman and CEO amid Bilal Ekşi's exit

American to restart daily Miami–Caracas nonstop from April 30, pending approvals

Delta's 2012 refinery gamble is paying off as jet fuel stays elevated

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

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