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JetBlue has more than $8.4 billion in debt but says it won't cut its snacks

The carrier is carrying more than $8.4 billion in debt, according to the article, but is not planning to cut its snacks. The brief account offers no further detail on the debt, the snack policy or the airline’s wider financial plans.

CNBC

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Bomb threats target European flights again, prompting fighter escorts and diversions

European officials reported a fresh wave of bomb threats against passenger aircraft, following a week of hoaxes. Three planes were escorted by fighter jets through Hungarian airspace, while other aircraft were diverted or inspected; reports say more than 20 flights across 10 countries were affected in an earlier wave. No explosives were reported on the Aer Lingus flight escorted to Évreux.

Bloomberg

JetBlue says it is not considering Chapter 11 as fuel costs and debt pressure finances

JetBlue executives again told employees the carrier has no plans to seek Chapter 11 protection, seeking to reassure staff amid financial strain. Management pointed to soaring fuel costs and debt as pressures the airline says it can withstand, though the company’s repeated assurances underscore the concern inside the business.

Bloomberg

JetBlue’s Defiant CFO to Employees: ‘Not Considering Bankruptcy’

Cranky Flier

Branson opposes Heathrow plan to move Delta from Terminal 3, separating it from Virgin Atlantic

Richard Branson has criticized Heathrow’s plan to relocate Delta Air Lines from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 in 2028. The move would separate Delta from joint-venture partner Virgin Atlantic at the airport; Delta is reportedly considering legal action over the terminal changes.

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Delta plans $500 million debt offering

Delta Air Lines plans a new $500 million debt offering. The available report provides no further details on the offering’s terms or intended use of proceeds.

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SKY Airline drops Santiago–Punta Cana route amid XLR setback

Chile’s SKY Airline is dropping its Santiago–Punta Cana service as it faces a setback involving its XLR plans. The change removes a long-haul route from the carrier’s network; the available report does not specify the route’s final operating date or the nature of the setback.

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Cape Air renews Essential Air Service from Lebanon, New Hampshire

Cape Air has renewed its Essential Air Service (EAS) service from Lebanon, New Hampshire. The announcement extends the carrier’s role in providing federally supported air service to the community; the available report does not specify the renewal’s duration, routes or operating terms.