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Delta and Korean Air to Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet for $550M; Delta to Reallocate 2.5% to Air France-KLM

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will acquire a combined 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet for US$550 million from Onex Partners, with Delta planning to reallocate a 2.5% share to Air France-KLM. The transaction cements SkyTeam alliance ties and bolsters network collaboration across North America.

2025-05-09T04:30:25.474672-07:00

Cranky Flier

Southwest Ends Free Checked Bags Policy Amid Business Overhaul

2025-03-11T04:04:29.488058-07:00

Wall Street Journal

American Airlines to Launch Free Inflight Wi-Fi in 2026 for AAdvantage Members

2025-04-15T03:32:12.989596-07:00

Reuters

JetBlue Eyes Promising Partnership with United Airlines Amid Strategic Realignment

2025-04-29T15:28:23.616115-07:00

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WestJet Expands Air France-KLM Codeshares to Deepen European Connectivity WestJet has expanded its codeshare partnerships with Air France and KLM, giving passengers seamless single-ticket connections through Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol to a wider European network. The enhancements bolster the Canadian carrier’s strategic push into Europe following recent equity investments by SkyTeam partners.

2025-05-15T07:14:35.298007-07:00

WestJet Expands Air France-KLM Codeshares to Deepen European Connectivity

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Spirit Airlines overhauls Go Comfy seating with extra legroom, updates loyalty perks Spirit Airlines will overhaul its Go Comfy seating over the next two months, adding about 10 cm of legroom, removing the blocked middle seat and including priority boarding, snack, drink and a carry-on. It is simultaneously enhancing its Free Spirit loyalty program with free seat upgrades for status members, two checked bags by end-2025 and new points-redemption options.

2025-05-13T10:59:18.104624-07:00

Spirit Airlines overhauls Go Comfy seating with extra legroom, updates loyalty perks

Air Data News

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Delta and Korean Air to Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet for $550M; Delta to Reallocate 2.5% to Air France-KLM Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will acquire a combined 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet for US$550 million from Onex Partners, with Delta planning to reallocate a 2.5% share to Air France-KLM. The transaction cements SkyTeam alliance ties and bolsters network collaboration across North America.

2025-05-09T04:30:25.474672-07:00

Delta and Korean Air to Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet for $550M; Delta to Reallocate 2.5% to Air France-KLM

Airways Magazine

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Alaska Airlines Adds Philippine Airlines as 32nd Partner, Unlocking Exclusive Asia Award Space Starting May 1, 2025, Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem miles on nonstop Philippine Airlines flights between Manila and Alaska’s West Coast hubs, including Honolulu. The move expands Alaska’s global network to 32 partners and opens up less-contested award inventory on key Asia routes.

2025-05-01T12:35:53.342575-07:00

Alaska Airlines Adds Philippine Airlines as 32nd Partner, Unlocking Exclusive Asia Award Space

Reuters

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JetBlue Eyes Promising Partnership with United Airlines Amid Strategic Realignment As JetBlue reports its Q1 financial results, the airline hints at a significant partnership with United Airlines, potentially marking a strategic realignment after its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines ended under legal pressure. This potential tie-up could reshape the competitive landscape in U.S. aviation.

2025-04-29T15:28:23.616115-07:00

JetBlue Eyes Promising Partnership with United Airlines Amid Strategic Realignment

The Points Guy

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Unveil New Joint Loyalty Program Alaska Airlines has announced the launch of its enhanced loyalty program, marking a significant step in its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. Frequent flyers will benefit from an integrated platform that boosts membership perks, aligning with the airlines' strategic objectives to enhance customer retention and competitiveness.

2025-04-24T16:17:33.775776-07:00

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Unveil New Joint Loyalty Program

CNBC

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Southwest Airlines Revises Year-End Projections Amid Economic Turbulence Southwest Airlines has withdrawn its full-year financial forecast and anticipates a marginal 1% increase in passenger capacity amid declining leisure travel demand and ongoing trade tensions. The airline continues its fleet renewal by retiring 14 aircraft, highlighting a strategic response to economic uncertainties.

2025-04-23T13:51:23.180095-07:00

Southwest Airlines Revises Year-End Projections Amid Economic Turbulence

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Virgin Atlantic to Launch Non-Stop London to Seoul Service in 2026 Virgin Atlantic plans to inaugurate a non-stop daily flight from London to Seoul starting March 29, 2026, becoming the only British carrier to offer direct service to South Korea following British Airways' exit. The new route stems from competition concerns resolved through remedy slots acquired from Korean Air and Asiana Airlines' merger.

2025-04-23T02:30:52.731942-07:00

Virgin Atlantic to Launch Non-Stop London to Seoul Service in 2026

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