One Mile at a Time
• Ben Schlappig
Delta Air Lines will begin rolling out a refreshed Delta One business-class experience from Los Angeles in fall 2026, spanning meals, drinks, amenities and service. The airline describes it as its largest investment in the premium experience to date, building on more than $1 billion already invested in its fleet.
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Polish Aviation Group plans to enter the all-cargo market with a new airline that would operate independently of LOT, its airline subsidiary. The venture is part of a broader strategy to increase cooperation among the group’s Polish aviation interests, while PGL’s chief executive has cited expected returns as a rationale.
Abra chief executive Adrian Neuhauser says the Latin American airline group remains ready to pursue an initial public offering, but continued market volatility makes the timing unsuitable. The company continues to target a listing, with no timetable specified.
Slovakia’s Sky Alps Europe has taken its first DHC-8-Q400, marking the start of the carrier’s entry into service with the turboprop. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s configuration, planned routes or delivery timeline beyond this initial acquisition.
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Emirates has opened a company-operated travel store in Tokyo’s Otemachi business district, its second such outlet in Japan after Osaka. The location offers ticket reservations and travel advice; the airline is also preparing to add flights to Narita using Boeing 777-300ERs, increasing seat capacity in the Japanese market.
CityJet has closed its Stockholm base and is weighing what comes next for its fleet. The available information does not specify the timing, aircraft affected or whether the base closure changes the carrier’s routes or operating arrangements.
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Delta Air Lines will begin rolling out a refreshed Delta One business-class experience from Los Angeles in fall 2026, spanning meals, drinks, amenities and service. The airline describes it as its largest investment in the premium experience to date, building on more than $1 billion already invested in its fleet.
Horizon Air pilots say a pattern of mismanagement and corporate greed has affected negotiations with the regional carrier. Pilots held a picket as the dispute over their employment contract continues; the available report does not specify the union’s demands or the status of talks.
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