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airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026

Latvian carrier airBaltic carried 393,400 passengers in March 2026, the airline’s highest monthly figure for that month. The result signals continued traffic momentum alongside the carrier’s ongoing efforts to stabilise capacity and finances amid prior funding concerns.

2026-04-14T12:14:58.416784-07:00

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American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW from summer 2026

2026-04-14T08:12:33.764679-07:00

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American Airlines strikes private-jet loyalty deal with TLC Jet, extending AAdvantage/elite earning beyond commercial flying

2026-04-14T09:53:51.099915-07:00

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Air New Zealand to trial “Skynest” lie-flat economy sleep pods on 787-9s from November, opening reservations May 18

2026-04-14T07:08:35.180105-07:00

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airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026 Latvian carrier airBaltic carried 393,400 passengers in March 2026, the airline’s highest monthly figure for that month. The result signals continued traffic momentum alongside the carrier’s ongoing efforts to stabilise capacity and finances amid prior funding concerns.

2026-04-14T12:14:58.416784-07:00

airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026

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American Airlines strikes private-jet loyalty deal with TLC Jet, extending AAdvantage/elite earning beyond commercial flying American Airlines has partnered with private jet charter broker TLC Jet, allowing customers to earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points while using charter services. The arrangement creates an alternative route to elite status outside the traditional premium-air travel model, while TLC integrates American’s loyalty programs into its offering.

2026-04-14T09:53:51.099915-07:00

American Airlines strikes private-jet loyalty deal with TLC Jet, extending AAdvantage/elite earning beyond commercial flying

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Korean Air posts record Q1 revenue; pivots to overseas/transit demand and adjusts cargo to protect margins Korean Air reported a record first-quarter revenue supported by strong passenger performance and growing cargo business. Facing geopolitical volatility that is driving higher fuel costs and adverse exchange-rate effects, the airline is shifting emphasis to overseas and transit demand and tightening cargo actions to protect margins.

2026-04-14T08:55:34.043423-07:00

Korean Air posts record Q1 revenue; pivots to overseas/transit demand and adjusts cargo to protect margins

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WestJet retires its last Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter WestJet is retiring its final Boeing 737-800(BCF), marking the end of the carrier’s Boeing Converted Freighter operation. The move highlights a fleet clean-up as WestJet continues repositioning its aircraft mix ahead of its next-generation aircraft plans.

2026-04-14T08:35:14.578227-07:00

WestJet retires its last Boeing 737-800(BCF) freighter

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Delta Air Lines walks back climate targets, softening its net-zero commitment Delta has revised its climate targets on its website, adjusting—rather than reaffirming—its previously stated net-zero ambition. The update signals a change in how the carrier frames its decarbonization roadmap, potentially affecting stakeholders tracking its emissions-reduction credibility and pace.

2026-04-14T08:15:00.386568-07:00

Delta Air Lines walks back climate targets, softening its net-zero commitment

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American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW from summer 2026 American Airlines will roll out electronic boarding gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport starting this summer, beginning with new Terminal C. The carrier says the new turnstile system will make boarding smoother and less congested following a successful pilot in November 2025.

2026-04-14T08:12:33.764679-07:00

American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW from summer 2026

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Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft Spirit Airlines is asking to reject seven Airbus A321neo and four Airbus A320neo aircraft, setting up a potential break or renegotiation of delivery/acceptance obligations tied to its A320neo-family fleet. The move signals continued legal leverage as the carrier works through its restructuring timeline.

2026-04-14T07:58:22.111672-07:00

Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft

Flying Magazine

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming Southwest CEO Bob Jordan says the airline is “not done” making major customer- and operations-facing changes, beyond the end of open seating and free checked bags. The comments underscore continued rollout of Southwest’s mainstreaming strategy—moving from its legacy fare and seat model toward fee-driven revenue and tighter operating discipline.

2026-04-14T07:24:16.144220-07:00

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming

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airBaltic hits monthly record: 393,400 passengers in March 2026

American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW from summer 2026

American Airlines strikes private-jet loyalty deal with TLC Jet, extending AAdvantage/elite earning beyond commercial flying

Air New Zealand to trial “Skynest” lie-flat economy sleep pods on 787-9s from November, opening reservations May 18

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