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Wizz Air introduces in-seat ordering and narrowband connectivity via Immfly and gateretail

Wizz Air has updated its cabin digital ecosystem with Immfly and gateretail to introduce in-seat ordering and narrowband inflight connectivity across its cabins. The upgrade enables passengers to place orders from their seats and access basic onboard connectivity via the airline's new digital platform.

2026-03-25T02:09:59.688671-07:00

New York Times

How doubling jet fuel prices since the war will hit airlines, fares and network plans

2026-03-25T02:19:24.789382-07:00

The Hill

TSA union says ICE deployment at airports won’t reduce security lines

2026-03-25T00:01:09.781218-07:00

Breitflyte

United and American to each add 250+ aircraft in compressed two‑year windows, triggering major US fleet refresh

2026-03-24T12:51:40.624539-07:00

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New York Times

How doubling jet fuel prices since the war will hit airlines, fares and network plans Jet fuel prices have almost doubled since the start of the war, imposing a sudden and steep operating‑cost shock on airlines. The spike will force carriers to reprice tickets, add fuel surcharges, and reshape networks and schedules as operators decide which routes remain profitable.

2026-03-25T02:19:24.789382-07:00

How doubling jet fuel prices since the war will hit airlines, fares and network plans

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Wizz Air introduces in-seat ordering and narrowband connectivity via Immfly and gateretail Wizz Air has updated its cabin digital ecosystem with Immfly and gateretail to introduce in-seat ordering and narrowband inflight connectivity across its cabins. The upgrade enables passengers to place orders from their seats and access basic onboard connectivity via the airline's new digital platform.

2026-03-25T02:09:59.688671-07:00

Wizz Air introduces in-seat ordering and narrowband connectivity via Immfly and gateretail

The Hill

TSA union says ICE deployment at airports won’t reduce security lines TSA union workers on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at select airports, saying the move will not reduce security lines. The union said the reassignment of ICE personnel fails to address the staffing and operational causes of checkpoint delays.

2026-03-25T00:01:09.781218-07:00

TSA union says ICE deployment at airports won’t reduce security lines

Runway Girl

Border control and baggage handling remain last hurdles to seamless, tech-enabled passenger journeys Border control and lost baggage are the two remaining "pain points" preventing fully seamless, technology-enabled passenger journeys, industry speakers said on a recent FT Live/SITA panel. Panelists flagged integrating biometric border checks and real-time bag-tracking into airline and airport systems as the critical next step.

2026-03-24T16:59:28.698145-07:00

Border control and baggage handling remain last hurdles to seamless, tech-enabled passenger journeys

Breitflyte

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United and American to each add 250+ aircraft in compressed two‑year windows, triggering major US fleet refresh United will receive more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028 — the largest two‑year intake any airline has taken — and American plans to add over 250 aircraft across the next two years. Deliveries will introduce new subfleets, premium cabins and redesigned regional jets.

2026-03-24T12:51:40.624539-07:00

United and American to each add 250+ aircraft in compressed two‑year windows, triggering major US fleet refresh

Airways Magazine

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Porter named launch carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET); 12 routes, 138 weekly departures from June 15 Porter Airlines will be the inaugural and anchor carrier at the revitalized Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET, formerly Saint-Hubert), beginning 15 June 2026 with 12 direct routes and 138 weekly departures. Services will operate on Embraer jets and De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops.

2026-03-24T08:00:28.140030-07:00

Porter named launch carrier at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET); 12 routes, 138 weekly departures from June 15

Skift

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United accelerates fleet and cabin overhaul — 250+ jets, A321/787-9 upgauging cuts fuel burn 36% United is accelerating a fleet and cabin overhaul — more than 250 aircraft due in the next two years — shifting capacity toward A321s and 787-9s that raise seat output and cut fuel burn by 36%. It will premiumise regional CRJ450s and reconfigure cabins as high fuel costs force network pruning.

2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00

United accelerates fleet and cabin overhaul — 250+ jets, A321/787-9 upgauging cuts fuel burn 36%

Aviation Week

ICE agents deployed to 13 U.S. airports amid TSA staffing crisis; officials call move a 'distraction' President Trump ordered ICE agents to deploy to airports nationwide — reported at 13 facilities — to assist amid mounting TSA checkpoint delays caused by unpaid staff and a DHS funding lapse. TSA officials and industry experts say ICE lacks TSA training and call the move a 'distraction', not a solution.

2026-03-23T13:54:58.160165-07:00

ICE agents deployed to 13 U.S. airports amid TSA staffing crisis; officials call move a 'distraction'

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Wizz Air introduces in-seat ordering and narrowband connectivity via Immfly and gateretail

How doubling jet fuel prices since the war will hit airlines, fares and network plans

TSA union says ICE deployment at airports won’t reduce security lines

United and American to each add 250+ aircraft in compressed two‑year windows, triggering major US fleet refresh

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