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Icelandair investigates retiring 757 captain after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar

Icelandair is investigating a Boeing 757-200 captain after flight FI521 (Frankfurt–Keflavik) performed an unauthorized, low-altitude pass over Vestmannaeyjar during approach. Local reports cite deviation from expected routing/altitude; the airline has filed a police report and the captain was scheduled to retire.

2026-04-12T09:53:50.064552-07:00

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Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi, aiming to fit first A350 by early May 2026 and launch on VS153 London–JFK

2026-04-12T06:01:17.170001-07:00

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Volotea faces passenger backlash after seeking fuel surcharges on already-booked tickets as oil prices jump

2026-04-12T03:12:35.454462-07:00

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Allegiant Air appoints new VP of Flight Operations

2026-04-12T13:25:16.489029-07:00

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Allegiant Air appoints new VP of Flight Operations Allegiant Air has appointed a new Vice President for Flight Operations, signaling a leadership change in the airline’s operational command structure. The move comes as the carrier continues operating an all-Airbus fleet serving small-to-medium communities with nonstop leisure-focused capacity.

2026-04-12T13:25:16.489029-07:00

Allegiant Air appoints new VP of Flight Operations

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Icelandair investigates retiring 757 captain after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar Icelandair is investigating a Boeing 757-200 captain after flight FI521 (Frankfurt–Keflavik) performed an unauthorized, low-altitude pass over Vestmannaeyjar during approach. Local reports cite deviation from expected routing/altitude; the airline has filed a police report and the captain was scheduled to retire.

2026-04-12T09:53:50.064552-07:00

Icelandair investigates retiring 757 captain after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar

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Alaska expands Military Technician Transition Program to fund civilian maintenance careers at Hawaiian Airlines Alaska Air Group said it is expanding its Military Technician Transition Program (MTTP) to include civilian career pathways at Hawaiian Airlines and the carriers’ Seattle maintenance base. Qualified military servicemembers can apply to transition into future maintenance roles through the expanded program.

2026-04-12T09:42:06.968113-07:00

Alaska expands Military Technician Transition Program to fund civilian maintenance careers at Hawaiian Airlines

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Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi, aiming to fit first A350 by early May 2026 and launch on VS153 London–JFK Virgin Atlantic says it will accelerate its fleetwide rollout of free, high-speed Starlink Wi‑Fi, with the service debuting on VS153 from London to JFK at an unnamed date next month. The carrier now targets Starlink installation on its first A350 by early May 2026.

2026-04-12T06:01:17.170001-07:00

Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi, aiming to fit first A350 by early May 2026 and launch on VS153 London–JFK

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Volotea faces passenger backlash after seeking fuel surcharges on already-booked tickets as oil prices jump Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea is reportedly seeking to charge customers additional fuel surcharges after they have already booked and paid, citing higher jet-fuel costs. Reports say the airline could add up to €9 per flight and deny boarding to passengers who do not pay the extra amount.

2026-04-12T03:12:35.454462-07:00

Volotea faces passenger backlash after seeking fuel surcharges on already-booked tickets as oil prices jump

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Cathay Pacific trims schedules ~2% through late June as Strait of Hormuz shipping shock drives oil spikes Cathay Pacific says it will cut flight schedules until the end of June amid surging oil prices linked to the strangulation of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. For now, it expects only modest reductions of around 2% versus plans, while European airports warn of potential fuel shortages.

2026-04-11T10:55:49.475510-07:00

Cathay Pacific trims schedules ~2% through late June as Strait of Hormuz shipping shock drives oil spikes

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Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are opening Military Technician Training Program (MTTP) applications for qualified candidates through May 31, 2026. The pathway targets technician hiring needs tied to Hawaiian’s Seattle maintenance base, extending the carrier’s military-to-civilian talent pipeline.

2026-04-10T10:49:23.124881-07:00

Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026

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South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader South African Airways’ board has accepted CEO John Lamola’s resignation, with Lamola stepping down at the end of April 2026 after five years in the role. The carrier has appointed an acting group chief, while it recruits a permanent successor to continue its post–business rescue turnaround.

2026-04-10T09:33:12.474808-07:00

South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader

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Icelandair investigates retiring 757 captain after unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar

Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi, aiming to fit first A350 by early May 2026 and launch on VS153 London–JFK

Volotea faces passenger backlash after seeking fuel surcharges on already-booked tickets as oil prices jump

Allegiant Air appoints new VP of Flight Operations

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