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Alaska Air Group appoints CFO Shane Tackett as President (effective June 29, 2026)

Alaska Airlines has promoted Chief Financial Officer Shane Tackett to President, effective June 29, 2026. Tackett, who has spent more than 25 years at the carrier, retains CFO responsibilities while taking on added oversight of the company’s commercial area and operations across its brands.

2026-06-17T06:18:19.755908-07:00

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Emirates fined €180,000 by Italy’s privacy watchdog over processing of disabled passengers’ health data

2026-06-17T03:02:28.680967-07:00

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Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32

2026-06-17T09:03:03.134921-07:00

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Emirates launches conflict-zone travel insurance, adding airline-backed disruption support alongside EU-261-like protections

2026-06-17T03:57:59.884643-07:00

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Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32 Air Transat expects to decide within the next few years how to replace its ageing A330 fleet, with the transition targeted for the 2029–32 window. The coming decision is a critical planning waypoint for the carrier’s long-haul widebody strategy and fleet procurement timing.

2026-06-17T09:03:03.134921-07:00

Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32

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Alaska Air Group appoints CFO Shane Tackett as President (effective June 29, 2026) Alaska Airlines has promoted Chief Financial Officer Shane Tackett to President, effective June 29, 2026. Tackett, who has spent more than 25 years at the carrier, retains CFO responsibilities while taking on added oversight of the company’s commercial area and operations across its brands.

2026-06-17T06:18:19.755908-07:00

Alaska Air Group appoints CFO Shane Tackett as President (effective June 29, 2026)

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IndiGo targets a 550+ aircraft fleet by FY30, including deeper ownership and an accelerated Airbus build IndiGo says it aims to grow to a 550-aircraft fleet by FY30, with 30–40% of aircraft owned and the remainder managed via leasing. The plan is backed by 900+ Airbus jets on order, plus rapid business-class expansion supported by hot meals on A321XLR and planned widebody routes.

2026-06-17T05:49:39.237228-07:00

IndiGo targets a 550+ aircraft fleet by FY30, including deeper ownership and an accelerated Airbus build

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Air Serbia launches “ELEVATE” loyalty programme on 99th anniversary, with points across airfares and add-on services plus premiu Air Serbia launched its new loyalty programme, ELEVATE, on 16 June 2026 to mark its 99th anniversary. Members earn points on airfare and additional services, with options including reward flights, additional luggage, seat selection, premium-lounge access and upgrades to business class.

2026-06-17T05:37:05.242974-07:00

Air Serbia launches “ELEVATE” loyalty programme on 99th anniversary, with points across airfares and add-on services plus premiu

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Amelia exits A320 operations, marking an operator transition away from Airbus narrowbody flying Amelia says it is exiting Airbus A320 operations, ending its A320 use in commercial aviation. The decision is likely to trigger fleet, staffing, and route- and contract-planning adjustments as the aircraft footprint is reduced or reassigned.

2026-06-17T03:59:06.587947-07:00

Amelia exits A320 operations, marking an operator transition away from Airbus narrowbody flying

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Emirates launches conflict-zone travel insurance, adding airline-backed disruption support alongside EU-261-like protections Emirates has introduced a new “Comprehensive Travel Cover” travel insurance product with conflict-related disruption coverage and airline-provided operational support during trips. The tier is positioned as globally first, offering $25,000 medical cover and free 30-day trip extensions, while largely mirroring EU-261 passenger rights.

2026-06-17T03:57:59.884643-07:00

Emirates launches conflict-zone travel insurance, adding airline-backed disruption support alongside EU-261-like protections

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Emirates fined €180,000 by Italy’s privacy watchdog over processing of disabled passengers’ health data Italy’s privacy regulator (Garante) has fined Emirates €180,000 for how the airline handled passenger health data for people with reduced mobility. The probe began in January 2025 after a complaint alleging breaches of Italian privacy and data protection rules.

2026-06-17T03:02:28.680967-07:00

Emirates fined €180,000 by Italy’s privacy watchdog over processing of disabled passengers’ health data

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Oman Air positions Muscat as an alternative Middle East hub Oman Air is pitching Muscat as a substitute hub for Middle East connections, signaling a renewed push to steer regional passenger flows through the Omani gateway. The move reinforces the carrier’s broader strategy to reshape its network and strengthen its competitive position in Gulf transit markets.

2026-06-16T23:33:50.606236-07:00

Oman Air positions Muscat as an alternative Middle East hub

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Alaska Air Group appoints CFO Shane Tackett as President (effective June 29, 2026)

Emirates fined €180,000 by Italy’s privacy watchdog over processing of disabled passengers’ health data

Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32

Emirates launches conflict-zone travel insurance, adding airline-backed disruption support alongside EU-261-like protections

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