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United: $14 LAX–Los Cabos fare era is ending as US airfares stay higher

United Airlines executives warn customers to expect permanently higher US airfares, signaling an end to ultra-low promotional pricing such as the reported $14 Los Angeles to Los Cabos fare. The company’s leadership is positioning the increase as structural rather than temporary, affecting how consumers plan travel and how airlines price demand.

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2026-07-21T02:42:52.462217-07:00

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Arajet partners with Arcube to add a travel-services marketplace and expand passenger ancillary revenues

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2026-07-20T10:40:33.648550-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Emirates rolls out U‑Dream economy headrest—Safran-supported—across A350, A380 and Boeing 777 after 100-aircraft retrofit milest

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2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Reuters

Ryanair Q1 profit down 34% as Middle East conflict lifts unhedged fuel costs and prompts fare cuts

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2026-07-19T22:38:08.843790-07:00

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Bloomberg

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United: $14 LAX–Los Cabos fare era is ending as US airfares stay higher United Airlines executives warn customers to expect permanently higher US airfares, signaling an end to ultra-low promotional pricing such as the reported $14 Los Angeles to Los Cabos fare. The company’s leadership is positioning the increase as structural rather than temporary, affecting how consumers plan travel and how airlines price demand.

2026-07-21T02:42:52.462217-07:00

United: $14 LAX–Los Cabos fare era is ending as US airfares stay higher

Runway Girl

4 sources

Arajet partners with Arcube to add a travel-services marketplace and expand passenger ancillary revenues Arajet says it will use UK travel-technology provider Arcube to launch a broader suite of ancillary services through a marketplace embedded on its website, targeting more monetization across the digital passenger journey. The move follows Arajet carrying 1.48 million passengers in 2025 and expanding its auxiliary income streams.

2026-07-20T10:40:33.648550-07:00

Arajet partners with Arcube to add a travel-services marketplace and expand passenger ancillary revenues

CNBC

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JetBlue to acquire $58.5M of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots, unlocking up to ~12 more daily departures JetBlue has won Spirit Airlines’ remaining slot pairs at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in a $58.5 million bid, edging out Frontier by $1 million. The acquisition covers 22 ex-Spirit slots, potentially adding about 12 daily departures and nearly doubling JetBlue’s current operations, including use of the Marine Air Terminal.

2026-07-20T07:38:31.431485-07:00

JetBlue to acquire $58.5M of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots, unlocking up to ~12 more daily departures

Reuters

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Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said preliminary information suggests a “foreign object” may have struck the engine of one of its Boeing aircraft on July 10 at Thessaloniki. A smashed cabin window triggered explosive decompression, partially sucking a passenger out and causing serious injury; Ryanair is also publicly reassuring customers.

2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident

Washington Post

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Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions A new push from lawmakers would make a permanent ban on in-flight phone calls, following decisions by some airlines in Europe to relax in-flight calling rules. The proposal would tighten passenger communications standards across fleets rather than leaving them to individual carriers.

2026-07-20T03:08:40.382945-07:00

Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year Israir’s Flight 116 was cancelled after a pushback tug struck the airline’s aircraft during towing operations at London Luton Airport, triggering a technical inspection. The carrier says the damage is the third similar incident in less than a year and is pressing for an investigation as British and Israeli security officials examine possible intent.

2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Emirates rolls out U‑Dream economy headrest—Safran-supported—across A350, A380 and Boeing 777 after 100-aircraft retrofit milest Emirates is introducing the U‑Dream headrest to improve economy-class comfort, including adjustable neck support, and is doing so as a first-to-market “world first” upgrade. The airline has retrofitted 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s in Dubai, and is rolling the solution across its A350/A380/777 fleets with future 777X fit.

2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Emirates rolls out U‑Dream economy headrest—Safran-supported—across A350, A380 and Boeing 777 after 100-aircraft retrofit milest

FlightGlobal

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Honeywell lands record IndiGo avionics/power deal for 810 A320neo-family aircraft; Aeromexico to roll out runway safety tech; Ha Honeywell Aerospace said IndiGo has selected its flagship avionics and power systems—plus full aftermarket support—to equip a record 810 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft order. Separately, Aeromexico plans to deploy Honeywell runway safety technology across more than 100 Boeing jets, while Hainan Airlines signed for 40 A320neo-family aircraft to expand domestic and regional flying.

2026-07-20T01:38:30.758145-07:00

Honeywell lands record IndiGo avionics/power deal for 810 A320neo-family aircraft; Aeromexico to roll out runway safety tech; Ha

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