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Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launch reciprocal earning, redemptions and elite status perks

Air Canada and Hyatt have debuted a new Aeroplan–World of Hyatt partnership that expands how members earn and redeem points across both programs and enables point transfers. The deal also introduces reciprocal elite benefits, including a 90-day challenge that awards Hyatt Globalist after 20 eligible nights rather than 60.

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2026-07-15T12:29:42.040193-07:00

AeroTime

IATA issues operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel for airlines

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2026-07-15T06:29:57.093000-07:00

AeroTime

Starlux unveils “Airsorayama Silver” A350-1000 and expands A350-1000 long-haul routes for NW26-27

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2026-07-15T02:58:57.865262-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Lawsuit alleges Qatar Airways flight attendant served allergic passenger sandwich that triggered fatal anaphylaxis on ultra-long

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2026-07-15T02:59:00.861533-07:00

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Breitflyte

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Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launch reciprocal earning, redemptions and elite status perks Air Canada and Hyatt have debuted a new Aeroplan–World of Hyatt partnership that expands how members earn and redeem points across both programs and enables point transfers. The deal also introduces reciprocal elite benefits, including a 90-day challenge that awards Hyatt Globalist after 20 eligible nights rather than 60.

2026-07-15T12:29:42.040193-07:00

Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt launch reciprocal earning, redemptions and elite status perks

AeroTime

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IATA issues operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel for airlines IATA has released new operational guidance to help airlines manage in-cabin pet travel consistently across the journey, from booking and check-in through boarding, on-board handling and arrival. The move targets a lack of standardization that IATA says affects 41% of passengers, alongside data showing about one-quarter would consider flying with pets.

2026-07-15T06:29:57.093000-07:00

IATA issues operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel for airlines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Lawsuit alleges Qatar Airways flight attendant served allergic passenger sandwich that triggered fatal anaphylaxis on ultra-long A family from Dresher, Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit against Qatar Airways alleging a teenage passenger died mid-flight on the Doha–New York JFK route after a sandwich served by a flight attendant allegedly contained an ingredient the victim was severely allergic to. The suit claims the incident triggered severe anaphylactic shock.

2026-07-15T02:59:00.861533-07:00

Lawsuit alleges Qatar Airways flight attendant served allergic passenger sandwich that triggered fatal anaphylaxis on ultra-long

AeroTime

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Starlux unveils “Airsorayama Silver” A350-1000 and expands A350-1000 long-haul routes for NW26-27 STARLUX Airlines debuted two specially painted Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in partnership with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, including “Airsorayama Silver,” which has completed its first commercial flight to Tokyo. For Northern Winter 2026/27, STARLUX filed service changes adding a fifth weekly Taipei–Phoenix flight and launching Taipei–Los Angeles A350-1000 service.

2026-07-15T02:58:57.865262-07:00

Starlux unveils “Airsorayama Silver” A350-1000 and expands A350-1000 long-haul routes for NW26-27

FlightGlobal

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BA Cityflyer says British Airways’ system updates helped lift full-year 2025 operating profit 79% London City-based regional carrier BA Cityflyer links its improvement to British Airways’ ongoing system updates, citing benefits from technology changes across BA Cityflyer’s operation. The group points to BA Cityflyer’s parent’s reported 79% rise in full-year operating profit for 2025 as progress under its transformation plan.

2026-07-15T02:16:12.038155-07:00

BA Cityflyer says British Airways’ system updates helped lift full-year 2025 operating profit 79%

Aviation Source

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United to add “Economy Plus” blocked-middle seating and shared tables on new A321XLRs United will introduce an Economy Plus seat row on its incoming Airbus A321XLR, featuring blocked-off center seats, additional elbow room, and access to a shared table across the open middle position. The change reflects a 150-seat long-haul layout (down from 152) and will go on sale later this year.

2026-07-15T00:31:26.398108-07:00

United to add “Economy Plus” blocked-middle seating and shared tables on new A321XLRs

Cathay Pacific

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Cathay Pacific adds four new Latin America codeshares with Iberia via Madrid, boosts Madrid–Hong Kong to daily service Cathay Pacific is extending its Latin America network through a One World codeshare expansion with Iberia. New service destinations added via Madrid include Fortaleza and Recife (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), alongside an increase of Cathay’s Madrid–Hong Kong flights to daily service from late October.

2026-07-14T21:59:46.520123-07:00

Cathay Pacific adds four new Latin America codeshares with Iberia via Madrid, boosts Madrid–Hong Kong to daily service

Breitflyte

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme Emirates has refurbished its 100th aircraft under a US$5 billion fleet cabin retrofit and upgrade programme, completed in 44 months since work began in November 2022. The milestone covers 53 Boeing 777s and 47 A380s, with Premium Economy installations and extensive component replacement across 219 widebodies.

2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme

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