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Air Canada CEO summoned to Ottawa after English-only condolence for LaGuardia crash

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was summoned to Ottawa after posting a condolence video about the LaGuardia collision only in English, drawing criticism from Francophone lawmakers. The message followed a Jazz Aviation-operated Air Canada Express flight that killed and injured people in the accident.

2026-03-24T21:01:27.063787-07:00

FlightGlobal

Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss

2026-03-25T03:35:13.164335-07:00

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay $8M in aircraft lease dispute

2026-03-25T03:00:29.650670-07:00

The Hill

Delta suspends expedited assistance for members of Congress until shutdown ends

2026-03-25T00:01:11.254292-07:00

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Skift

The Recalibration: CEOs Rethink Travel Demand and Strategy for 2026 Travel companies entered 2026 with plans built on shared assumptions about the world that no longer apply. CEOs are re-evaluating demand forecasts, network and product strategies, and cost structures to align operations with changed traveler behavior, market realities and revenue models across carriers, airports and travel suppliers.

2026-03-25T04:30:34.496700-07:00

The Recalibration: CEOs Rethink Travel Demand and Strategy for 2026

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Fastjet Group to expand brand footprint across West Africa Fastjet Group announced plans to expand its brand footprint across West Africa, signalling a push to grow its regional presence. The company did not provide further details in the coverage about specific markets, timing, fleet or partner arrangements for the expansion.

2026-03-25T03:59:15.699454-07:00

Fastjet Group to expand brand footprint across West Africa

FlightGlobal

Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss Kenya Airways aims to return most aircraft grounded by engine unavailability before the summer peak to restore capacity. The SkyTeam carrier swung back to a loss in 2025 after its first full-year net profit in a decade in 2024, a performance aided by currency gains.

2026-03-25T03:35:13.164335-07:00

Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss

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UK court orders SpiceJet to pay $8M in aircraft lease dispute A UK court has ordered SpiceJet to pay $8 million after ruling in an aircraft lease dispute, handing the Indian carrier a clear legal and financial obligation. The judgment directly affects leased-aircraft arrangements and will be watched closely by lessors, lenders and counterparties.

2026-03-25T03:00:29.650670-07:00

UK court orders SpiceJet to pay $8M in aircraft lease dispute

New York Times

How doubling jet fuel prices since the war will hit airlines, fares and network plans Jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the start of the war, imposing a sudden and steep operating‑cost shock on airlines. The spike will force carriers to reprice tickets, add fuel surcharges, and reshape networks and schedules as operators decide which routes remain profitable.

2026-03-25T02:19:24.789382-07:00

How doubling jet fuel prices since the war will hit airlines, fares and network plans

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Wizz Air introduces in-seat ordering and narrowband connectivity via Immfly and gateretail Wizz Air has updated its cabin digital ecosystem with Immfly and gateretail to introduce in-seat ordering and narrowband inflight connectivity across its cabins. The upgrade enables passengers to place orders from their seats and access basic onboard connectivity via the airline's new digital platform.

2026-03-25T02:09:59.688671-07:00

Wizz Air introduces in-seat ordering and narrowband connectivity via Immfly and gateretail

FlightGlobal

Wizz Air to retire 41 older Airbus A321s over three years; first Dec 2016-delivered jet withdrawn Wizz Air will phase out 41 older-variant Airbus A321s over the next three years as part of fleet renewal. The carrier has withdrawn the first of the 41 — a twinjet originally delivered in December 2016 — but has not identified the specific airframe.

2026-03-25T01:35:30.587089-07:00

Wizz Air to retire 41 older Airbus A321s over three years; first Dec 2016-delivered jet withdrawn

The Hill

Delta suspends expedited assistance for members of Congress until shutdown ends Delta Air Lines has suspended expedited airport assistance and its dedicated flight‑assistance service for members of Congress until the U.S. government shutdown ends. Lawmakers will undergo standard TSA screening and be processed like other passengers based on SkyMiles status as security lines lengthen.

2026-03-25T00:01:11.254292-07:00

Delta suspends expedited assistance for members of Congress until shutdown ends

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Air Canada CEO summoned to Ottawa after English-only condolence for LaGuardia crash

Kenya Airways aims to return grounded jets before summer peak as engine shortages contribute to 2025 loss

UK court orders SpiceJet to pay $8M in aircraft lease dispute

Delta suspends expedited assistance for members of Congress until shutdown ends

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