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Alaska Airlines bans pets in cargo holds at 22 airports amid severe cold

Alaska Airlines has prohibited pets from traveling in aircraft cargo holds at 22 airports as a severe cold-weather alert hits parts of its network. The ban affects customers with checked pets, forcing rebooking or canceled plans while the carrier prioritizes animal safety amid extreme temperatures.

2026-01-29T13:32:28.738536-08:00

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Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines

2026-01-29T09:06:30.199113-08:00

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Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing

2026-01-29T08:31:43.628070-08:00

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IndiGo doubles down on 'fit‑for‑purpose' strategy as CEO defends December operational failures

2026-01-29T03:12:39.552558-08:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Alaska Airlines bans pets in cargo holds at 22 airports amid severe cold Alaska Airlines has prohibited pets from traveling in aircraft cargo holds at 22 airports as a severe cold-weather alert hits parts of its network. The ban affects customers with checked pets, forcing rebooking or canceled plans while the carrier prioritizes animal safety amid extreme temperatures.

2026-01-29T13:32:28.738536-08:00

Alaska Airlines bans pets in cargo holds at 22 airports amid severe cold

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Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and Alaska Airlines have completed the SEA Gateway Project, delivering a significant redesign of Sea‑Tac's north terminal entrance. The finished work changes the terminal's north entry configuration and represents a visible infrastructure update to the airport frontage.

2026-01-29T09:06:30.199113-08:00

Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines

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Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson is piloting off‑airport baggage drop facilities aimed at speeding passenger processing by shaving a few minutes from check‑in and lobby dwell time. The trial targets faster throughput for connecting traffic and reduced terminal congestion at the world’s busiest airport.

2026-01-29T08:31:43.628070-08:00

Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing

Skift

IndiGo doubles down on 'fit‑for‑purpose' strategy as CEO defends December operational failures IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers framed a "fit‑for‑purpose" strategy that tailors products to trip length, while defending the airline after December's operational collapse. He said India’s market has already surged beyond pre‑COVID levels and short‑term disruptions won’t define the carrier’s long‑term trajectory.

2026-01-29T03:12:39.552558-08:00

IndiGo doubles down on 'fit‑for‑purpose' strategy as CEO defends December operational failures

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Philippine Airlines unveils first A350-1000 cabin by LIFT Aero Design Philippine Airlines unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, revealing a cabin interior designed and executed by Tokyo-based LIFT Aero Design. The fit-out showcases LIFT's bespoke premium finishes and layout for PAL's widebody debut, offering the first public look at the airline's A350-1000 passenger product.

2026-01-28T15:52:38.209300-08:00

Philippine Airlines unveils first A350-1000 cabin by LIFT Aero Design

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Southwest credits bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts for boost as it forecasts a 300% EPS jump in 2026 Southwest forecast at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026 — roughly a 300% increase from 2025 — and reported Q4 revenue of $7.44 billion, saying bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts are driving the recovery. Full‑year net profit nonetheless slipped year‑over‑year and benefits remain uneven.

2026-01-28T13:44:12.096586-08:00

Southwest credits bag fees, assigned seating and cost cuts for boost as it forecasts a 300% EPS jump in 2026

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American cancels 480 flights (16% of schedule) after Winter Storm Fern; CEO Robert Isom faces mounting pressure American Airlines canceled 480 flights—about 16% of its daily schedule—after Winter Storm Fern disrupted operations at its Dallas‑Fort Worth and Charlotte hubs. Competitors Delta and United have largely resumed service while American continues mass cancellations amid crew‑welfare reports, weak results and calls for CEO Robert Isom’s resignation.

2026-01-28T12:14:44.717485-08:00

American cancels 480 flights (16% of schedule) after Winter Storm Fern; CEO Robert Isom faces mounting pressure

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Discover Airlines to spend €100m+ retrofitting 16 A330-300s with Ocean Blue cabins and Business Class suites Discover Airlines will retrofit its entire long‑haul fleet — 16 Airbus A330‑300s — with a new Ocean Blue cabin, including Business Class suites, in a triple‑digit million‑euro programme. Work begins in 2027 and targets a material premium upgrade for the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier.

2026-01-28T12:03:31.909482-08:00

Discover Airlines to spend €100m+ retrofitting 16 A330-300s with Ocean Blue cabins and Business Class suites

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Alaska Airlines bans pets in cargo holds at 22 airports amid severe cold

Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines

Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing

IndiGo doubles down on 'fit‑for‑purpose' strategy as CEO defends December operational failures

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