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JetBlue Airways said Jesse Lynn and Steven Miller resigned from its board effective immediately, fulfilling part of the airline’s 2024 agreement with activist investor Carl Icahn’s Icahn Enterprises. The departures reduce Icahn-linked representation on the board under the terms of that deal.
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JetBlue Airways said Jesse Lynn and Steven Miller resigned from its board effective immediately, fulfilling part of the airline’s 2024 agreement with activist investor Carl Icahn’s Icahn Enterprises. The departures reduce Icahn-linked representation on the board under the terms of that deal.
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants are objecting to Google’s proposed $10 million purchase of the carrier’s data, arguing that the transaction may not adequately protect the privacy of former employees. The dispute places employee records and deidentified corporate information at the center of the sale.
American Airlines is refreshing its economy-class onboard experience with a broader selection of complimentary snacks, adding more sweet and savory choices for Main Cabin passengers. The update is positioned as an enhancement to the carrier’s inflight offering, though the announcements provide no further details on specific products or rollout timing.
Transavia is expanding its presence in Brussels, moving beyond a limited operation toward a full-fledged home base. The shift signals a deeper commitment to the Belgian market and could support broader network development, additional capacity and a more substantial operational footprint at Brussels Airport.
More than eight in 10 American Airlines flight attendants surveyed said fear of criticism and disciplinary reprisals prevents them from going above and beyond for passengers. Their union says management micromanagement blocked 4,076 roster days in June; American has agreed to shift suitable cases back to phone and email.
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American Airlines will add seven international routes in summer 2027, including new service to Vienna, Porto and Reykjavik, with Philadelphia transatlantic flying expanded and A321XLRs assigned to five routes. The move comes as the carrier evaluates future widebody capacity, including a potential Boeing 777-9 order, while Delta targets 2028 Olympics demand at Los Angeles.
TUI fly Netherlands plans to retire its six Boeing 737-8s and replace them with 737-10s, with the first delivery expected in the first quarter of 2027. The fleet transition will also expand the Dutch leisure carrier’s 737 MAX fleet to seven aircraft.
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American Airlines will add seven routes between the U.S. and Europe in Summer 2027, expanding its international network while putting more A321XLRs into long-range service. The schedule includes new flights from Philadelphia to Vienna and service to Amsterdam, Nice and Porto, making American the only U.S. carrier serving Vienna.
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