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FAA to Impose Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare as American–United Scheduling War Overwhelms Airport

The FAA is preparing to impose summer flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare after American and United both expanded schedules to the point the agency says the airport cannot sustainably handle planned operations. The FAA will convene carriers and stakeholders on March 3 to discuss required schedule adjustments.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

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United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

2026-02-27T17:06:06.044120-08:00

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Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029, A321neo fleet to reach 189

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Skift

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

2026-02-27T13:51:00.985017-08:00

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United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American United enters 2026 with higher profitability and greater strategic flexibility than American, despite the two carriers being similar in scale through 2025. The gap underscores how differences in revenue mix, cost control and network/fleet choices are producing immediate financial advantages for United.

2026-02-27T17:06:06.044120-08:00

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

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FAA to Impose Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare as American–United Scheduling War Overwhelms Airport The FAA is preparing to impose summer flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare after American and United both expanded schedules to the point the agency says the airport cannot sustainably handle planned operations. The FAA will convene carriers and stakeholders on March 3 to discuss required schedule adjustments.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

FAA to Impose Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare as American–United Scheduling War Overwhelms Airport

Skift

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees Southwest Airlines has implemented a policy prohibiting employees from wearing smart glasses or other wearable technology capable of audio or video recording while on duty. The restriction covers on‑work use of any device with recording functions and applies to operational and customer‑facing staff.

2026-02-27T13:51:00.985017-08:00

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

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Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029, A321neo fleet to reach 189 Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neos, with deliveries beginning in 2029. The move reinforces the A321neo as the backbone of Delta’s narrowbody renewal, taking its A321neo fleet commitment to 189 aircraft and its firm A321neo orders to 97.

2026-02-27T12:32:54.372911-08:00

Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029, A321neo fleet to reach 189

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Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone Spirit Airlines said it has completed another significant milestone in its Chapter 11 restructuring, bringing the ultra‑low‑cost carrier closer to exiting bankruptcy again. The announcement marks tangible progress in a process that will shape the airline’s fleet, creditor recoveries and near‑term operational stability.

2026-02-27T11:13:53.499404-08:00

Spirit Nears Bankruptcy Exit (Again) as Restructuring Reaches Milestone

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Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has filed suit seeking temporary status‑quo protection to block what it says are unilateral changes to the carrier's Boeing 737 MAX fleet plans, escalating a legal dispute over aircraft deployment and pilot work rules.

2026-02-27T10:07:10.915193-08:00

Southwest pilots' union sues airline over 737 MAX fleet plans

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Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes Portugal’s court has rejected a privatisation bid for Grupo SATA, blocking the government’s proposed sale of its Azorean carrier group. The decision prompted the European Commission to intervene in the divestment process, escalating regulatory scrutiny of SATA’s mandated post‑state‑aid restructuring.

2026-02-27T09:17:02.154145-08:00

Portuguese court rejects Grupo SATA privatisation bid as European Commission intervenes

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EFCC tells Lagos court Arik Air diverted company funds to UmzaXpress insurance The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission told a Lagos court that its investigation into alleged fraud at Arik Air found company funds were redirected to UmzaXpress insurance. Prosecutors outlined the financial movements in court as part of formal proceedings into the airline's conduct.

2026-02-27T07:55:58.578755-08:00

EFCC tells Lagos court Arik Air diverted company funds to UmzaXpress insurance

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FAA to Impose Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare as American–United Scheduling War Overwhelms Airport

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

Delta exercises options for 34 Airbus A321neos; deliveries begin 2029, A321neo fleet to reach 189

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

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