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Qantas’s First A321XLR Arrives in Australia on Record Delivery Flight

Qantas has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, flying non-stop from Hamburg to Sydney with a single crew rest in Bangkok, and becomes the Asia-Pacific launch customer for the ultra-long-range single-aisle. The aircraft—one of 28 on order—features Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.

2025-06-30T01:48:17.691828-07:00

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Oman Air Becomes oneworld’s 15th Member Following Two APEX Awards

2025-06-30T00:53:52.554427-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Delta Grounds 100 Jets at Atlanta Hub for Hail Damage Inspections

2025-06-29T01:46:09.316016-07:00

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Hailstorm at Atlanta Grounds Flights, Spurs Inspections on 100+ Delta Jets

2025-06-28T11:49:15.115395-07:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Europe’s Airlines Urge Border Tariffs to Offset SAF Mandate Costs Airlines for Europe has called on the EU to impose import levies on non-EU carriers and fuels to cushion the cost increase from its upcoming sustainable aviation fuel mandate, warning that without trade measures, Europe risks losing passengers, jobs and emissions to less-regulated markets.

2025-06-30T09:07:51.257055-07:00

Europe’s Airlines Urge Border Tariffs to Offset SAF Mandate Costs

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WestJet and Saudia Launch Interline Partnership Unlocking Access to 100+ Destinations WestJet and Saudia have launched an interline partnership that expands their combined network to more than 100 destinations, offering single-connection itineraries, through check-in and baggage, between North America, Europe and Saudi hubs. The deal enables seamless booking between WestJet’s Canadian and U.S. gateways and Saudia’s extensive routes via Jeddah and Riyadh.

2025-06-30T07:47:02.697751-07:00

WestJet and Saudia Launch Interline Partnership Unlocking Access to 100+ Destinations

CNBC

Supreme Court Denies American Airlines Appeal of Northeast Alliance Antitrust Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused American Airlines’ bid to overturn a 2023 federal ruling that its abandoned Northeast Alliance with JetBlue breached antitrust law. The decision upholds the Justice Department’s 2021 challenge and bars carriers from similar Northeast tie-ups.

2025-06-30T07:31:29.482338-07:00

Supreme Court Denies American Airlines Appeal of Northeast Alliance Antitrust Ruling

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Finnair Cancels 100 Flights on July 2 as Ground-Handling Strike Hits Helsinki-Vantaa Finnair will cancel around 100 flights on July 2, affecting roughly 7,000 passengers, after the Finnish Aviation Union began strikes targeting critical ground services at Helsinki-Vantaa. The airline has limited onboard catering through July 8 and is offering free rebooking or refunds amid additional walkouts scheduled for early and mid-July.

2025-06-30T05:43:02.501825-07:00

Finnair Cancels 100 Flights on July 2 as Ground-Handling Strike Hits Helsinki-Vantaa

One Mile at a Time

Alaska Airlines’ Financial Edge Over JetBlue Airways Alaska Airlines has consistently outpaced JetBlue Airways in profitability metrics over the past five years, driven by stronger pricing power at key West Coast hubs, disciplined capacity growth, and targeted premium product enhancements. JetBlue’s higher cost base and nascent tech integration strategy have yet to translate into similar returns.

2025-06-30T05:13:31.046967-07:00

Alaska Airlines’ Financial Edge Over JetBlue Airways

Cranky Flier

Spirit Airlines overhauls fare bundles, shifting ancillaries between tiers Spirit Airlines has overhauled its fare structure by removing checked-bag allowances from its Premium Economy bundle and allowing carry-on additions to its basic Value fare for $40–$65, depending on route. The airline also renamed its fare tiers, aiming to simplify options after customer feedback on ancillary add-on confusion.

2025-06-30T03:55:00.554300-07:00

Spirit Airlines overhauls fare bundles, shifting ancillaries between tiers

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Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines launch daily codeshare flights between Manila and Doha Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a daily codeshare service between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Doha’s Hamad International Airport. The partnership aims to deepen bilateral connectivity, with the inaugural flight marked by a ribbon-cutting at Hamad International, boosting options for business and leisure travel.

2025-06-30T03:18:34.427630-07:00

Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines launch daily codeshare flights between Manila and Doha

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Malaysia Airlines 737-800 Diverts Back to Hyderabad After Engine Failure A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Kuala Lumpur returned to Hyderabad on June 20 after its right-hand engine failed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries, and maintenance teams are inspecting the powerplant before the jet can resume its scheduled service.

2025-06-30T02:27:55.470323-07:00

Malaysia Airlines 737-800 Diverts Back to Hyderabad After Engine Failure