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United reaches tentative flight attendant deal with senior FAs set to earn $100+/hr; member vote pending

Senior United flight attendants would reach more than $100 per hour under a tentative agreement whose full text was released Friday; union leadership unanimously endorsed the deal and sent it to members after pay rates leaked. Crews are now scrutinizing what concessions, if any, United received in return.

2026-04-03T23:58:48.974526-07:00

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Middle East tensions push up Asia fares as travellers divert to alternative destinations

2026-04-04T00:01:04.144887-07:00

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Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity

2026-04-03T14:10:40.501515-07:00

Airways Magazine

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo, kicks off short-/medium‑haul fleet renewal

2026-04-03T10:45:45.295975-07:00

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Middle East tensions push up Asia fares as travellers divert to alternative destinations Rising Middle East tensions are driving up airfares across Asia as travellers shift holiday plans away from Gulf destinations and reroute to alternative markets. Airlines are seeing increased demand on substitute routes, amplifying price pressure for peak leisure travel in the near term.

2026-04-04T00:01:04.144887-07:00

Middle East tensions push up Asia fares as travellers divert to alternative destinations

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United reaches tentative flight attendant deal with senior FAs set to earn $100+/hr; member vote pending Senior United flight attendants would reach more than $100 per hour under a tentative agreement whose full text was released Friday; union leadership unanimously endorsed the deal and sent it to members after pay rates leaked. Crews are now scrutinizing what concessions, if any, United received in return.

2026-04-03T23:58:48.974526-07:00

United reaches tentative flight attendant deal with senior FAs set to earn $100+/hr; member vote pending

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Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity President Trump's FY2027 budget would cut roughly $372 million from the Essential Air Service programme, proposing steep reductions to subsidies that support flights to small and rural U.S. communities. The administration calls EAS 'out of control,' prompting industry and local lobbying to defend threatened routes.

2026-04-03T14:10:40.501515-07:00

Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity

Cranky Flier

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares Rising oil prices are squeezing airline margins globally, prompting fare increases, surcharges and capacity adjustments across regions. On The Air Show, reporters interviewed carriers about operational and financial impacts — and United announced a set of new premium fares to protect yields.

2026-04-03T11:18:05.225940-07:00

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares

Airways Magazine

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo, kicks off short-/medium‑haul fleet renewal Edelweiss has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo (registration HB-JDB) in Zurich and will deploy the type on short- and medium-haul leisure routes in early April, scheduled to enter service from Zurich to destinations including Catania, Larnaca and Rhodes as part of a fleet modernization.

2026-04-03T10:45:45.295975-07:00

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo, kicks off short-/medium‑haul fleet renewal

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Jet‑A retail prices jump 19.2% in March, says iFlightPlanner iFlightPlanner's retail index shows Jet‑A prices rose 19.2% in March versus February, the largest monthly retail jump in the dataset. The sharp increase translates into higher short‑term fuel costs for airlines and business aviation operators already exposed to volatile markets.

2026-04-03T10:26:15.042198-07:00

Jet‑A retail prices jump 19.2% in March, says iFlightPlanner

Skift

British Airways to allow in‑flight voice calls over Starlink, sparking backlash British Airways will permit passengers to make in‑flight voice calls using Starlink Wi‑Fi — an uncommon and controversial policy for an airline that has drawn customer and public backlash. The move represents a notable shift in onboard connectivity policy as BA expands Starlink across its fleet.

2026-04-03T08:35:48.989543-07:00

British Airways to allow in‑flight voice calls over Starlink, sparking backlash

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Cargojet to divest 25% stake in U.S. cargo carrier 21 Air Cargojet has agreed to divest its 25% stake in U.S. cargo carrier 21 Air to an undisclosed buyer. The move ends a minority holding by the Hamilton, Ontario-based freighter operator (W8) in the Greensboro, N.C.-based carrier (2I). Terms were not disclosed.

2026-04-03T08:20:48.292938-07:00

Cargojet to divest 25% stake in U.S. cargo carrier 21 Air

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United reaches tentative flight attendant deal with senior FAs set to earn $100+/hr; member vote pending

Middle East tensions push up Asia fares as travellers divert to alternative destinations

Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo, kicks off short-/medium‑haul fleet renewal

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