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American raises checked-bag fees and strips Basic Economy elite perks amid industry-wide fee surge

American Airlines will increase checked-bag fees, add new surcharges and strip elite benefits from Basic Economy tickets, tightening carry and baggage rules for low-fare travellers. The move makes American the fifth major U.S. carrier in about ten days to push higher ancillary pricing amid rising operating costs.

2026-04-09T06:17:21.588170-07:00

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US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap

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

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Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

2026-04-09T06:12:25.205731-07:00

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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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Skift: Travel Health Index Flatlines in February 2026, Signalling Early Weakness in Demand Skift’s Travel Health Index shows the global travel recovery that began 2026 stalled by February, with the index essentially flatlining and indicating early weakening in air travel demand. The datapoint marks a pause in momentum from year-start bookings and travel activity across regions.

2026-04-09T06:38:42.049829-07:00

Skift: Travel Health Index Flatlines in February 2026, Signalling Early Weakness in Demand

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Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet Burrana has completed fleetwide installation of its RISE Power + PSS solution across Jetstar's Boeing 787 fleet. The retrofit equips Jetstar's 787s with Burrana's integrated power distribution and passenger service system, standardizing cabin systems and supporting commonization across the carrier's widebody fleet.

2026-04-09T06:36:09.299304-07:00

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

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Wizz Air to open Turin base in September 2026, launching seven routes across Spain and Italy Wizz Air will open a new operational base at Turin Airport from 14 September 2026, its seventh in Italy, stationing one latest-generation aircraft. The carrier will launch seven routes focused on Spanish leisure markets and increased domestic links to Rome, Palermo and Naples.

2026-04-09T06:17:28.956855-07:00

Wizz Air to open Turin base in September 2026, launching seven routes across Spain and Italy

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American raises checked-bag fees and strips Basic Economy elite perks amid industry-wide fee surge American Airlines will increase checked-bag fees, add new surcharges and strip elite benefits from Basic Economy tickets, tightening carry and baggage rules for low-fare travellers. The move makes American the fifth major U.S. carrier in about ten days to push higher ancillary pricing amid rising operating costs.

2026-04-09T06:17:21.588170-07:00

American raises checked-bag fees and strips Basic Economy elite perks amid industry-wide fee surge

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Malta inactivates JetMagic’s Air Operator Certificate Malta's civil aviation regulator has marked the Air Operator Certificate of start‑up carrier JetMagic inactive, removing its authorization to conduct commercial air transport. The action halts any planned operations and requires the carrier to address regulator findings before the AOC can be reinstated.

2026-04-09T06:17:20.773870-07:00

Malta inactivates JetMagic’s Air Operator Certificate

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance A UK court has ordered SpiceJet to pay about $8 million to an engine lessor for unpaid rent and maintenance on three engines after the carrier failed to contest claims. The judgment underscores the strength of English courts for lessors and imposes a clear legal obligation on the cash‑strapped airline.

2026-04-09T06:12:25.205731-07:00

UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

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airBaltic appoints Seabury as strategic adviser amid market headwinds airBaltic has appointed consultancy Seabury as a strategic adviser to help steer the airline through intensified market headwinds. The engagement will support the carrier in executing priorities it outlined earlier this year, including strategic and operational planning to bolster resilience in a challenging commercial environment.

2026-04-09T05:56:31.901523-07:00

airBaltic appoints Seabury as strategic adviser amid market headwinds

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American raises checked-bag fees and strips Basic Economy elite perks amid industry-wide fee surge

US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap

Burrana installs RISE Power + PSS across Jetstar’s Boeing 787 fleet

UK court orders SpiceJet to pay ~$8m to engine lessor over unpaid rent and maintenance

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