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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has a new widebody RFP in the market and is weighing a long-haul widebody order from Airbus or Boeing as it reshapes its premium global flying strategy. Isom also told shareholders that work toward a potential American-United combination has been completed and dismissed as non-viable.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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Delta diverts to Atlanta after passenger allegedly slaps flight attendant; U.S. federal charges filed

2026-06-10T06:58:02.622158-07:00

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Delta relaunches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, restoring four cabin classes after an 8-year pause

2026-06-08T03:26:54.889535-07:00

CNBC

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance

2026-06-07T10:56:30.919767-07:00

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has a new widebody RFP in the market and is weighing a long-haul widebody order from Airbus or Boeing as it reshapes its premium global flying strategy. Isom also told shareholders that work toward a potential American-United combination has been completed and dismissed as non-viable.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

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Delta diverts to Atlanta after passenger allegedly slaps flight attendant; U.S. federal charges filed A Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Atlanta after a passenger allegedly slapped a flight attendant on the buttocks during beverage service. Federal charges are pending in the incident, which led to an unscheduled diversion and law-enforcement involvement.

2026-06-10T06:58:02.622158-07:00

Delta diverts to Atlanta after passenger allegedly slaps flight attendant; U.S. federal charges filed

Inflight Online

Delta relaunches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, restoring four cabin classes after an 8-year pause Delta has resumed nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong with a daily Airbus A350-900, after an eight-year absence. The relaunch brings back Delta’s full cabin lineup—including four cabin classes—and adds 3,850 seats per week on the route, positioning Hong Kong as Delta’s key Asia hub gateway via LAX.

2026-06-08T03:26:54.889535-07:00

Delta relaunches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, restoring four cabin classes after an 8-year pause

CNBC

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance Delta president Peter Carter tells CNBC the carrier aims to “take” United’s crown “over the Pacific,” signaling an aggressive competitive posture on transpacific routes. The statement reinforces Delta’s focus on international growth directionally rather than US consolidation as a primary lever.

2026-06-07T10:56:30.919767-07:00

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance

Bloomberg

United, Delta and JetBlue executives cite resilient demand for premium fares despite higher ticket prices United CEO Scott Kirby said affluent travelers are continuing to spend even as fares rise sharply, supporting confidence that premium offerings can withstand higher prices. Delta and JetBlue echoed the same message, pointing to continued willingness to pay for higher-end products amid mounting economic pressures.

2026-06-07T08:43:59.290768-07:00

United, Delta and JetBlue executives cite resilient demand for premium fares despite higher ticket prices

Bloomberg

Delta, JetBlue Say Travelers Eager to Splurge on Premium Travel

2026-06-06T14:57:50.980509-07:00

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Delta weighs scrapping its Airbus A321neo lie-flat Business Class over certification delays Delta is reportedly considering abandoning a new flat-bed Business Class seat intended for Airbus A321neo transcon aircraft replacing aging Boeing 757s—after delays that have left the first A321neo’s cabin hardware in storage. The airline’s preferred Safran Vue design is also in question as approvals drag on.

2026-06-02T00:03:20.443055-07:00

Delta weighs scrapping its Airbus A321neo lie-flat Business Class over certification delays

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Wheels Up closes $100mn Delta-backed term loan as it gears up for charter fleet expansion Wheels Up has closed a $100 million term loan backed by Delta Air Lines, completing a deal first flagged in early May 2026. Separately, the charter operator said it is open to scaling into larger-aircraft services in the future, alongside premium-focused customer offerings.

2026-06-01T14:12:45.006309-07:00

Wheels Up closes $100mn Delta-backed term loan as it gears up for charter fleet expansion

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

Delta diverts to Atlanta after passenger allegedly slaps flight attendant; U.S. federal charges filed

Delta relaunches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, restoring four cabin classes after an 8-year pause

Delta’s Peter Carter: push to overtake United for Pacific dominance

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