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Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu

Air India’s board is set to meet May 7 to review FY26 financials, consider cost-saving measures—including unbundling meals and lounge access—and progress a CEO selection process. Separately, the airline is reducing long-haul capacity through July 2026, citing soaring jet fuel prices and airspace constraints; domestic reductions are expected but less severe.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

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British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00

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UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal

2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic controller tribute marks Spirit Airlines’ final flight as the carrier liquidates

2026-05-02T03:26:58.361326-07:00

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British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations British Airways is recruiting a “ground taxi pilot” role at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), paying up to $100,000 a year for pilots to operate Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft exclusively on the ground. The airline says the program is intended to reduce airport congestion by conducting limited, scheduled taxi moves from the ramp.

2026-05-03T02:52:35.288984-07:00

British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations

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Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu Air India’s board is set to meet May 7 to review FY26 financials, consider cost-saving measures—including unbundling meals and lounge access—and progress a CEO selection process. Separately, the airline is reducing long-haul capacity through July 2026, citing soaring jet fuel prices and airspace constraints; domestic reductions are expected but less severe.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu

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China Eastern A350-900 suffers mechanical malfunction after landing; aircraft partially contacts Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge wh China Eastern Airlines said a Chengdu–Shanghai flight experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. While taxiing toward the gate, the Airbus A350-900 had partial contact with the jet bridge; the airline apologized and confirmed passengers were safe and evacuated.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00

China Eastern A350-900 suffers mechanical malfunction after landing; aircraft partially contacts Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge wh

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Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose Spirit Airlines’ aircraft and airport slots are set to be marketed for sale, with demand expected to be strongest at slot-constrained locations including Fort Lauderdale and New York LaGuardia. The move highlights how Spirit’s distress is converting route privileges and capacity into investable assets.

2026-05-02T08:21:56.949907-07:00

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose

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UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has lifted all precautionary flight restrictions and confirmed a full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace. The regulator says the change follows a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions and coordination with relevant authorities, allowing airlines to restore pre-restriction schedules.

2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00

UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal

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Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic controller tribute marks Spirit Airlines’ final flight as the carrier liquidates A Dallas Fort Worth International Airport air traffic controller paid tribute to the pilots of Spirit Airlines flight NK-1833 from Detroit, after realizing it would be the last-ever landing by the ultra-low-cost carrier. The action followed Spirit’s liquidation early Saturday.

2026-05-02T03:26:58.361326-07:00

Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic controller tribute marks Spirit Airlines’ final flight as the carrier liquidates

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Alaska Airlines adds premium Suites check-in at Seattle (SEA) to escalate airport touchpoints in its premium product push Alaska Airlines has opened a new Premium Suites check-in area at Seattle, expanding the carrier’s premium airport footprint as it competes on pre-departure service. The move complements Alaska’s broader premium strategy that has emphasized cabin product upgrades and long-haul growth from Seattle.

2026-05-01T18:49:59.922841-07:00

Alaska Airlines adds premium Suites check-in at Seattle (SEA) to escalate airport touchpoints in its premium product push

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TSA temporary funding lapses as partial US government shutdown ends—what it means for airport screening lines With the longest US federal shutdown ever ending, TSA checkpoint operations are expected to normalize—but the article cluster highlights that temporary TSA funding tied to the shutdown period was set to expire around May 2. Watch for lingering staffing and throughput impacts at checkpoints that have already suffered delays.

2026-05-01T12:02:37.675807-07:00

TSA temporary funding lapses as partial US government shutdown ends—what it means for airport screening lines

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Air India to trim long-haul through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and airspace limits drive losses; board to meet May 7 on cost cu

British Airways hires “ground taxi pilots” at Chicago O’Hare, offering up to $100,000 for Boeing 777/787 taxi-only operations

UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal

Dallas-Fort Worth air traffic controller tribute marks Spirit Airlines’ final flight as the carrier liquidates

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