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American Eyes Debt and Asset Sales as US Airlines Absorb >$100 Oil, $400M Fuel Hits

American Airlines said it may tap the debt market as early as next quarter and could monetize assets — including its fleet and loyalty program — even as it advances a planned jet order. US carriers report resilient demand while crude tops $100/bbl, driving large jet‑fuel cost hits.

2026-03-17T07:00:36.082474-07:00

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Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind

2026-03-17T04:20:04.414305-07:00

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

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Delta reshuffles C-suite: Peter Carter named president as COO John Laughter exits after 30 years

2026-03-05T05:12:11.714508-08:00

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American Eyes Debt and Asset Sales as US Airlines Absorb >$100 Oil, $400M Fuel Hits American Airlines said it may tap the debt market as early as next quarter and could monetize assets — including its fleet and loyalty program — even as it advances a planned jet order. US carriers report resilient demand while crude tops $100/bbl, driving large jet‑fuel cost hits.

2026-03-17T07:00:36.082474-07:00

American Eyes Debt and Asset Sales as US Airlines Absorb >$100 Oil, $400M Fuel Hits

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Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind Delta said accelerating March bookings lifted first‑quarter revenue guidance to $15.0–$15.3bn (high‑single‑digit y/y growth), letting management keep EPS targets despite an estimated $400m hit from higher jet fuel and weather. CEO Ed Bastian said recent sale days were among the strongest in the carrier’s history.

2026-03-17T04:20:04.414305-07:00

Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind

Washington Post

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for Basic Economy passengers United, American and Delta have cut frequent‑flyer miles earned on Basic Economy tickets, reducing accruals for lowest‑fare customers. The move tightens loyalty programme economics for mass‑market travellers, affecting large leisure cohorts and signalling an industry push to prioritise higher‑yield revenue streams.

2026-03-15T21:54:55.334409-07:00

Major U.S. carriers cut frequent‑flyer miles for Basic Economy passengers

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight Delta has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate a daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service from summer 2027 using Airbus A350‑900 aircraft, conditioning approval on reciprocal rights from the Philippines. The filing has triggered a DOT slot dispute that is delaying Philippine Airlines’ planned Midwest U.S. entry.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

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Delta TechOps becomes first North American MRO fully certified for CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B Delta TechOps is now the first and only North American airline MRO fully certified to service CFM International LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B engines. The Atlanta‑based unit — the region's largest MRO — expands its LEAP portfolio as narrowbody demand surges, enabling in‑house support for A320neo and 737 MAX powerplants.

2026-03-11T06:19:33.884294-07:00

Delta TechOps becomes first North American MRO fully certified for CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B

Airways Magazine

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Delta faces US$78.75M fuel-dump settlement and TechOps fatal-explosion lawsuit in 2026 Delta is confronting two major legal challenges in 2026: a proposed US$78.75 million settlement over fuel-dump claims and a separate wrongful-death suit stemming from a fatal explosion in its TechOps maintenance operation. The cases create potential financial, operational and reputational exposure for the carrier.

2026-03-08T06:57:30.352745-07:00

Delta faces US$78.75M fuel-dump settlement and TechOps fatal-explosion lawsuit in 2026

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Delta faces multi‑million‑dollar fines after passengers stranded up to 11 hours at Atlanta hub Severe hail and high winds at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta triggered an operational meltdown for Delta, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded onboard aircraft for up to 11 hours amid widespread delays and diversions at the carrier’s largest hub. U.S. regulators are weighing multi‑million‑dollar fines under tarmac‑delay rules.

2026-03-07T03:32:45.195817-08:00

Delta faces multi‑million‑dollar fines after passengers stranded up to 11 hours at Atlanta hub

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Delta reshuffles C-suite: Peter Carter named president as COO John Laughter exits after 30 years Delta Air Lines promoted Peter Carter to president and announced a broader C-suite reorganisation that installs a new COO, a new CFO and a chief marketing and product officer, as longtime operations chief John Laughter prepares to retire after more than 30 years with the carrier.

2026-03-05T05:12:11.714508-08:00

Delta reshuffles C-suite: Peter Carter named president as COO John Laughter exits after 30 years

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American Eyes Debt and Asset Sales as US Airlines Absorb >$100 Oil, $400M Fuel Hits

Delta raises Q1 revenue outlook to $15.0–$15.3bn as March bookings surge; fuel spike creates ~$400m headwind

Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

Delta reshuffles C-suite: Peter Carter named president as COO John Laughter exits after 30 years

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