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• Meghna Maharishi
United CFO Michael Leskinen said the carrier still expects to pass through 100% of its jet fuel costs by year-end, even after a recent rise in fuel prices. The outlook comes as airlines increasingly emphasize premium cabins and higher-yield traffic to protect margins.
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United CFO Michael Leskinen said the carrier still expects to pass through 100% of its jet fuel costs by year-end, even after a recent rise in fuel prices. The outlook comes as airlines increasingly emphasize premium cabins and higher-yield traffic to protect margins.
American Airlines says roughly 30% of its seats now generate half of its revenue, highlighting the growing financial importance of premium demand. The imbalance underscores how airlines’ revenue performance is increasingly shaped by cabin mix and the ability to monetize higher-value seats.
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American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are scaling back planned flying as a recent surge in jet fuel prices threatens profitability. American may trim winter capacity and United and American are reviewing fourth-quarter schedules, weighing near-term margins against network growth.
Air France-KLM is prepared to offer Portugal a stake in the airline group as part of its proposed acquisition of TAP, according to a person familiar with the matter. The structure is intended to strengthen Air France-KLM’s position against a competing offer from Deutsche Lufthansa.
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted airBaltic’s first-day relief requests, including access to $162 million in financing from an investor pool. The Latvian carrier will continue normal operations while pursuing a court-supervised restructuring under Chapter 11.
Athens-based Aegean Airlines is taking a more cautious approach to capacity growth in coming quarters, citing geopolitical uncertainty and higher fuel prices. The carrier also plans to accelerate the retirement of older aircraft as it moves beyond the peak of A320neo groundings.
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Korean Air has converted a preliminary agreement announced in August 2025 into a firm order for 103 Boeing aircraft, spanning the 737 MAX and 777X families. The deal is the South Korean carrier’s largest aircraft order and supports its fleet renewal and growth strategy.
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