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India delays rollout of free seat‑selection mandate, citing carrier economics

India has delayed implementing a policy to make airline seat selection free after carriers warned the change would harm unit economics. Regulators say the pause balances passenger convenience with airlines’ revenue and ancillary strategies as stakeholders reassess fee structures and operational viability.

2026-04-06T04:20:41.249464-07:00

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Poland still in the race to host Ryanair engine centre

2026-04-06T03:21:19.860301-07:00

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Lufthansa cabin crew challenge tax decree that sharply raises cost of standby 'non‑rev' flight benefits

2026-04-06T00:56:18.567979-07:00

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AirAsia X hikes fares 31–40% as Indonesia permits capped fuel-surcharge fare rises amid Iran war-driven jet-fuel spike

2026-04-06T00:05:59.970082-07:00

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India delays rollout of free seat‑selection mandate, citing carrier economics India has delayed implementing a policy to make airline seat selection free after carriers warned the change would harm unit economics. Regulators say the pause balances passenger convenience with airlines’ revenue and ancillary strategies as stakeholders reassess fee structures and operational viability.

2026-04-06T04:20:41.249464-07:00

India delays rollout of free seat‑selection mandate, citing carrier economics

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Poland still in the race to host Ryanair engine centre Poland remains a contender to host Ryanair's proposed engine centre as the carrier continues to evaluate potential sites. The decision will concentrate maintenance capacity and spare‑parts logistics for Ryanair while shaping regional industrial investment and employment tied to the airline's service network.

2026-04-06T03:21:19.860301-07:00

Poland still in the race to host Ryanair engine centre

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Air China resumes Beijing–Pyongyang flights but halts new bookings Air China resumed scheduled Beijing–Pyongyang flights on Monday, but has suspended accepting new bookings on the route, Chinese state media and a tour operator reported. The limited restart highlights a cautious return of direct air links between China and North Korea.

2026-04-06T02:12:30.629258-07:00

Air China resumes Beijing–Pyongyang flights but halts new bookings

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flynas: route network, fleet changes and strategic developments Operator News: flynas's latest route and fleet update outlines network adjustments, incoming and planned aircraft orders, schedule and base changes, and strategic partnerships. The briefing consolidates operational schedule shifts with fleet procurement signals that will determine near‑term capacity allocation and competitive positioning.

2026-04-06T01:51:25.166591-07:00

flynas: route network, fleet changes and strategic developments

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Lufthansa cabin crew challenge tax decree that sharply raises cost of standby 'non‑rev' flight benefits Lufthansa cabin crew are seeking to overturn a new German tax decree that sharply increases taxation of standby 'non‑rev' employee travel, transforming near‑free or heavily discounted concessions into materially costly trips. Unions say the change erodes a longstanding staff perk and merits legal challenge.

2026-04-06T00:56:18.567979-07:00

Lufthansa cabin crew challenge tax decree that sharply raises cost of standby 'non‑rev' flight benefits

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AirAsia X hikes fares 31–40% as Indonesia permits capped fuel-surcharge fare rises amid Iran war-driven jet-fuel spike AirAsia X will raise fares 31–40% and add a fuel surcharge as the Iran war and surging jet-fuel costs bite. Indonesia is allowing carriers to lift ticket prices via higher fuel surcharges — with domestic increases capped around 9–13% and some airline taxes waived.

2026-04-06T00:05:59.970082-07:00

AirAsia X hikes fares 31–40% as Indonesia permits capped fuel-surcharge fare rises amid Iran war-driven jet-fuel spike

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Meridian Air ends operations of Bombardier aircraft Russia’s Meridian Air has ceased operations of its Bombardier aircraft, according to ch-aviation. The carrier has not disclosed replacement plans, timelines, or the number of affected aircraft; ch-aviation's summary is the primary report and Meridian issued no official statement.

2026-04-05T23:38:28.576848-07:00

Meridian Air ends operations of Bombardier aircraft

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AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity AirBorneo will wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to rapidly expand regional narrowbody capacity, adding short- and medium‑haul lift across its domestic and regional network. The deal provides immediate aircraft and operational support while the carrier executes its broader fleet strategy.

2026-04-05T22:56:24.628117-07:00

AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity

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India delays rollout of free seat‑selection mandate, citing carrier economics

Poland still in the race to host Ryanair engine centre

Lufthansa cabin crew challenge tax decree that sharply raises cost of standby 'non‑rev' flight benefits

AirAsia X hikes fares 31–40% as Indonesia permits capped fuel-surcharge fare rises amid Iran war-driven jet-fuel spike

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