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Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo

Recaro's R Sphere sustainable seating program will be flight‑tested by Iberia in a trial on an A320neo, with the carrier fitting key components of the R Sphere program on the airframe. The trial marks an initial airline implementation step for Recaro's sustainability initiative.

2026-04-02T07:19:38.225107-07:00

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Proposed social‑media vetting and CA$250 entry fee could slow Canada’s post‑pandemic travel recovery

2026-04-02T06:39:15.077274-07:00

Reuters

United doubles down on premium: Houston and Dulles mega‑lounges, premium‑heavy jets and lie‑flat 'beds' on 200+ widebodies

2026-04-02T05:10:30.279991-07:00

The Hill

JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9 to offset rising fuel and operating costs

2026-04-01T17:18:53.294826-07:00

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Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo Recaro's R Sphere sustainable seating program will be flight‑tested by Iberia in a trial on an A320neo, with the carrier fitting key components of the R Sphere program on the airframe. The trial marks an initial airline implementation step for Recaro's sustainability initiative.

2026-04-02T07:19:38.225107-07:00

Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo

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Proposed social‑media vetting and CA$250 entry fee could slow Canada’s post‑pandemic travel recovery Ottawa's proposal to require social‑media vetting and impose a CA$250 entry fee for visitors has drawn warnings from industry groups that the measures would raise barriers to travel and could slow the sector's fragile post‑pandemic recovery. Airlines, airports and tourism bodies say the combined cost and screening could deter visitors.

2026-04-02T06:39:15.077274-07:00

Proposed social‑media vetting and CA$250 entry fee could slow Canada’s post‑pandemic travel recovery

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Latitude Interiors signs long-term cabin interiors agreement with major North American regional airline Latitude Interiors Group has signed a long-term cabin interiors agreement with a major North American regional airline. The multiyear deal commits Latitude to deliver cabin interiors and related services for the carrier’s regional fleet, establishing a sustained supplier partnership for future retrofit and new-fit programmes.

2026-04-02T06:11:18.742303-07:00

Latitude Interiors signs long-term cabin interiors agreement with major North American regional airline

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United doubles down on premium: Houston and Dulles mega‑lounges, premium‑heavy jets and lie‑flat 'beds' on 200+ widebodies United is executing a major premium push — building its largest United Club in Houston and hinting at an even larger Dulles flagship — while launching a first‑class‑heavy aircraft with roughly half the seats premium and planning lie‑flat 'beds' in economy on 200+ Boeing widebodies from 2027.

2026-04-02T05:10:30.279991-07:00

United doubles down on premium: Houston and Dulles mega‑lounges, premium‑heavy jets and lie‑flat 'beds' on 200+ widebodies

The Hill

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JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9 to offset rising fuel and operating costs JetBlue has raised checked-baggage fees by up to $9, citing rising operating costs and higher jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict. The carrier says the change — with limited exemptions — will help preserve competitive base fares and onboard services such as high-speed Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T17:18:53.294826-07:00

JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9 to offset rising fuel and operating costs

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Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says Airbnb Chief Business Officer Dave Stephenson said the company was “working on flights” before the Covid pandemic and is now adding “various parts of the journey,” describing flights as a potential component of Airbnb’s broader expansion strategy and experience offerings.

2026-04-01T11:41:12.350863-07:00

Airbnb exploring flights as part of broader trip expansion, CBO says

Airways Magazine

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures Qatar Airways has begun gradually restoring services after recent airspace closures grounded its operations, incrementally rebuilding published schedules, reintroducing frequencies and reopening previously suspended routes across its network to international destinations as regional restrictions ease and authorities permit resumed flying.

2026-04-01T10:35:39.493247-07:00

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

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Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences Delta calls Amazon's Leo LEO satellite connectivity a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences, signalling the carrier intends to leverage next‑generation low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to expand onboard passenger services, content offerings and digital revenue opportunities as airlines prioritise high‑capacity, low‑latency inflight Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T10:05:37.191314-07:00

Delta: Amazon Leo LEO connectivity is a 'launchpad' for new in‑flight experiences

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Iberia to trial Recaro R Sphere sustainable seats on an A320neo

Proposed social‑media vetting and CA$250 entry fee could slow Canada’s post‑pandemic travel recovery

United doubles down on premium: Houston and Dulles mega‑lounges, premium‑heavy jets and lie‑flat 'beds' on 200+ widebodies

JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9 to offset rising fuel and operating costs

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