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Korean Air plans Busan base for integrated low-cost carrier

Korean Air is planning to establish a Busan base for the low-cost carrier formed by integrating Jin Air with its other LCC subsidiaries, according to a document obtained by South Korean lawmakers and reported by The Financial News. The proposal would give the combined airline a second hub alongside its existing operations.

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South Korea's Jin Air mulls second hub at Busan post-merger

Axios

Higher jet fuel costs push airlines toward higher fares and fewer flights

Soaring jet fuel prices are accelerating industry changes as financially strained carriers struggle to turn a profit. Airlines are responding with higher fares and fewer flights, underscoring how fuel costs are shaping capacity and pricing decisions.

Axios

Airlines' new normal: Higher fares, fewer flights

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Winair signs three-year deal to serve Montserrat

Sint Maarten-based Winair has signed a three-year agreement to provide service to Montserrat. The report does not specify the route, operating schedule, aircraft, or commercial terms, leaving the agreement’s expected capacity and operational scope unclear.

Reuters

Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, canceling hundreds of flights

Taiwan suspended most activity on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached, prompting airlines to cancel hundreds of flights. The storm is weakening and is not expected to make direct landfall, but forecasts of strong winds and torrential rain drove widespread precautionary shutdowns across the island.

Bloomberg

JetBlue shares and bonds plunge to record lows as investors question airline’s financial outlook

JetBlue’s already difficult year worsened Thursday as a sharp selloff in its stock and bonds sent both to record lows. The market move signals mounting investor doubts about the airline’s financial outlook, though the report provides no further detail on the causes or the company’s response.

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United to open flight attendant bases in Dallas-Fort Worth and Sacramento

United Airlines is establishing flight attendant bases at Dallas-Fort Worth and Sacramento, bringing its reported crew-base count to 13, or 15 when Guam and London Heathrow are included. The locations stand out because Dallas-Fort Worth is a major American Airlines hub and United has a comparatively small presence there.