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• Karen Leigh
Jetstar will begin charging passengers to place cabin bags in aircraft overhead lockers from 2027, with prices starting at $23. The Australian budget carrier’s move extends ancillary-fee monetization into a part of the cabin traditionally included with standard travel, raising the cost of flying with carry-on luggage.
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Jetstar will begin charging passengers to place cabin bags in aircraft overhead lockers from 2027, with prices starting at $23. The Australian budget carrier’s move extends ancillary-fee monetization into a part of the cabin traditionally included with standard travel, raising the cost of flying with carry-on luggage.
Korean Air has postponed for a second time the closing of its KRW750 billion ($525 million) purchase of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service. The transaction’s closing date has moved to August 31, 2026, extending the timeline for full ownership of the catering unit.
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The FAA proposed allowing airlines more flexibility in meeting requirements for emergency medical kits carried on commercial flights. The proposal could affect how carriers equip aircraft for in-flight medical events while maintaining the agency’s regulatory framework for onboard emergency response.
LATAM Airlines Group reported quarterly earnings above expectations and increased its full-year guidance, citing more favorable operating conditions for the rest of the year. The outlook signals improving confidence in the carrier’s performance even as elevated fuel prices continue to pressure airline economics.
Unions representing easyJet France cabin crew have filed a strike notice, citing what they describe as deteriorating working conditions. The notice introduces a potential labor disruption for the airline, although the available information does not specify strike dates, demands or the number of employees involved.
Allegiant Air is lining up $408.5 million in aircraft financing, underscoring the capital requirements associated with airline fleet management and aircraft acquisition. The subscription-only report provides no further details on the financing structure, aircraft involved or intended use of proceeds.
Employers are pressing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to let the labor minister restrict planned strike action before it begins when it threatens the national public interest. Unions strongly oppose the proposal, which is being considered as part of Canada’s Labor Code review.
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Air India Flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe clear-air turbulence during cruise, briefly losing about 300 feet and injuring 17 passengers and crew. The Airbus A320neo landed safely in Delhi, while Indian authorities opened an investigation into the reported momentary altitude variation.
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