Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
United Airlines has instructed its nearly 30,000 flight attendants not to use non-revenue travel benefits while off sick, saying employees who are too ill to work are too ill for leisure travel. The directive has drawn attention because it appears to conflict with language in the attendants’ contract.
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines is expected to sign an agreement for 10 Airbus aircraft on Oct. 7, comprising four A350-900 widebodies and six A321neos. The planned purchase follows the carrier’s recently announced order for 11 Boeing 787-10s and 737-8s, indicating a major fleet expansion across both manufacturers.
United Airlines has instructed its nearly 30,000 flight attendants not to use non-revenue travel benefits while off sick, saying employees who are too ill to work are too ill for leisure travel. The directive has drawn attention because it appears to conflict with language in the attendants’ contract.
Xiamen Airlines has appointed a new general manager, marking a leadership change at one of China’s major airline operators.
The British government plans to prohibit airlines from charging parents extra to reserve seats next to their children, while also promising action on fees for correcting simple name mistakes. The measures are being framed as an “everyday fix” to reduce what ministers call rip-off airline charges.
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The UAE identified the suspected attacker as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, who allegedly struck the captain with a cockpit weapon and tried to seize control of the Boeing 737 en route to Tel Aviv. Two off-duty pilots and passengers intervened, allowing the aircraft to land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Aeroméxico has renewed and expanded its credit facility to $250 million, strengthening the airline’s available corporate financing. The agreement provides additional liquidity as the carrier manages ongoing fleet, network and operational requirements.
Delta Air Lines is considering operating flights to Venezuela, a potential network expansion that would add to the carrier’s presence in the South American market. The report provides no further details on proposed routes, timing or aircraft deployment.
JetSMART is evaluating a consolidation of its fleet and crew operations in Santiago, Chile, a move that could reshape how the low-cost carrier organizes its local operating base. The proposal signals a potential shift in the airline’s workforce and fleet deployment strategy.
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