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Lufthansa launches flexible Munich stopover for Singapore and U.S. travelers

Lufthansa has introduced a stopover program at its Munich hub for passengers traveling on routes between Singapore and the U.S. The offer lets travelers extend their layover for a flexible period ranging from 24 hours up to seven days, via a dedicated Munich stopover product.

2026-04-29T15:23:20.199372-07:00

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Wizz Air launches “Disruption Assistance” with Hopper for proactive rebooking during delays and cancellations

2026-04-28T18:34:46.976142-07:00

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Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption

2026-04-29T14:28:24.379665-07:00

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JetBlue adds TrueBlue redemptions for China Airlines interline partnership

2026-04-29T15:04:27.142236-07:00

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Lufthansa launches flexible Munich stopover for Singapore and U.S. travelers Lufthansa has introduced a stopover program at its Munich hub for passengers traveling on routes between Singapore and the U.S. The offer lets travelers extend their layover for a flexible period ranging from 24 hours up to seven days, via a dedicated Munich stopover product.

2026-04-29T15:23:20.199372-07:00

Lufthansa launches flexible Munich stopover for Singapore and U.S. travelers

Breitflyte

JetBlue adds TrueBlue redemptions for China Airlines interline partnership JetBlue is expanding its interline relationship with China Airlines by enabling reciprocal TrueBlue point redemptions across both carriers’ networks. The update adds new ways for members to use loyalty rewards to travel to and through Asia via China Airlines connections.

2026-04-29T15:04:27.142236-07:00

JetBlue adds TrueBlue redemptions for China Airlines interline partnership

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Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption Ground handling employees at London Luton Airport secured a 7.5% pay increase, preventing planned strike action and protecting next-step operational stability. The agreement is expected to reduce disruption risk for passenger processing and turnarounds at the UK airport.

2026-04-29T14:28:24.379665-07:00

Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption

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Sheltair Aviation and Blade partner to expand aero-comuter access ahead of eVTOL transition Sheltair Aviation and Blade announced a partnership designed to broaden existing air-mobility access while laying groundwork for the industry’s shift to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The agreement links near-term commuter operations with longer-term eVTOL readiness planning.

2026-04-29T09:06:34.258837-07:00

Sheltair Aviation and Blade partner to expand aero-comuter access ahead of eVTOL transition

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Blade Urban Air Mobility adds by-the-seat helicopter routes and a downtown L.A. rooftop heliport lounge Blade Urban Air Mobility is expanding in the Los Angeles area with by-the-seat helicopter transfers, priced from $195/seat, and launching a new downtown Los Angeles rooftop heliport lounge. The move grows the operator’s point-to-point rotorcraft service offering within the city.

2026-04-29T09:06:34.095730-07:00

Blade Urban Air Mobility adds by-the-seat helicopter routes and a downtown L.A. rooftop heliport lounge

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Fly Blade to launch on-demand helicopter service in India—Mumbai–Pune and Shirdi from March 2019 Fly Blade Inc., positioned as a major US civilian helicopter flight arranger, will begin India operations in March 2019. Through a joint venture with Hunch Ventures, it plans on-demand intercity helicopter service between Mumbai and Pune, with Shirdi service added, initially operating in an intracity-focused phase.

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00

Fly Blade to launch on-demand helicopter service in India—Mumbai–Pune and Shirdi from March 2019

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Blade pivots eVTOL/EVAs-to-public markets pitch: $850M initial valuation, expands NYC–Hamptons helicopter service to all-day Man Blade, valued initially at $850 million, is taking its “Uber of helicopters” concept to public markets while expanding its on-demand air mobility offering. The company is marketing electrically powered vertical aircrafts (EVAs) as quieter, lower-emissions alternatives to helicopters and adding new all-day Manhattan-to-JFK helicopter service alongside its existing smartphone-based NYC–Hamptons routes.

2026-04-29T09:04:38.231055-07:00

Blade pivots eVTOL/EVAs-to-public markets pitch: $850M initial valuation, expands NYC–Hamptons helicopter service to all-day Man

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United MileagePlus expands Mile redemptions on Lyft rides via loyalty program integration United is expanding MileagePlus so members can redeem frequent-flyer miles for rides on Lyft. The partnership adds a new non-air redemption pathway for loyalty balances, aligning with United’s ongoing MileagePlus structure changes that have recalibrated earning and award economics for different customer groups.

2026-04-29T07:30:06.071055-07:00

United MileagePlus expands Mile redemptions on Lyft rides via loyalty program integration

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Lufthansa launches flexible Munich stopover for Singapore and U.S. travelers

Wizz Air launches “Disruption Assistance” with Hopper for proactive rebooking during delays and cancellations

Luton ground handling workers win 7.5% pay rise, averting strike disruption

JetBlue adds TrueBlue redemptions for China Airlines interline partnership

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