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Fiji Airways and WestJet sign a new codeshare launching Nadi–Vancouver ties plus expanded Canada connectivity (from May 2026)

Fiji Airways and WestJet have announced a new codeshare agreement to improve connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific. The partnership includes service between Nadi and Vancouver and will extend into additional domestic Canada services, with codeshare operations planned to begin in May 2026.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues

2026-05-12T11:59:29.340976-07:00

FlightGlobal

Iran–Strait of Hormuz fuel shock tightens airline finances: Spirit falters, JPMorgan flags “operational stress” by August

2026-05-12T09:52:01.304499-07:00

Runway Girl

RAVE Aerospace opens its in-flight entertainment platform with new OS and App Marketplace, inviting third-party developers

2026-05-12T11:39:33.725818-07:00

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ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues Ultra-low-cost carriers in the US are changing how they package and deliver customer value. Rather than competing solely on lowest fare, ULCCs are differentiating service levels and using those tiers to expand revenue beyond base ticket prices.

2026-05-12T11:59:29.340976-07:00

ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues

Runway Girl

RAVE Aerospace opens its in-flight entertainment platform with new OS and App Marketplace, inviting third-party developers RAVE Aerospace is accelerating in-flight entertainment development by launching a new open OS and an App Marketplace for third-party app creators. The initiative is designed to shorten IFE iteration cycles and expand the ecosystem around its onboard content and services platform.

2026-05-12T11:39:33.725818-07:00

RAVE Aerospace opens its in-flight entertainment platform with new OS and App Marketplace, inviting third-party developers

FlightGlobal

Iran–Strait of Hormuz fuel shock tightens airline finances: Spirit falters, JPMorgan flags “operational stress” by August The Iran campaign and Strait of Hormuz tanker squeeze are pushing global fuel costs sharply higher, with oil and LNG supply pressures rippling into aviation pricing and capacity decisions. Reports point to airline balance-sheet strain—Spirit Airlines collapsing—and JPMorgan forecasting “operational stress” by August, with knock-on effects for public travel and private-jet access.

2026-05-12T09:52:01.304499-07:00

Iran–Strait of Hormuz fuel shock tightens airline finances: Spirit falters, JPMorgan flags “operational stress” by August

AeroTime

Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand South Korea’s low-cost carriers are adjusting plans as surging fuel costs squeeze budgets and dent travel demand. Jin Air is delaying the start dates of newly hired cabin crew, while Jeju Air check-in counters at Incheon’s Terminal 1 reportedly remain nearly empty, driving expectations of broader restructuring.

2026-05-12T07:53:21.213817-07:00

Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand

AINonline

St Barth Executive to Expand Caribbean Service with Tecnam P2012c STOL, Launching Sint Maarten–St Barth Premium Link on April 30 St Barth Executive is expanding its regional flying model in the Caribbean with nine-seat Tecnam P2012 STOL operations. A new seamless, premium connection between Sint Maarten and St Barth launches April 30, blending private aviation standards with scheduled-airline efficiency for short-hop travel.

2026-05-12T07:47:11.855942-07:00

St Barth Executive to Expand Caribbean Service with Tecnam P2012c STOL, Launching Sint Maarten–St Barth Premium Link on April 30

Runway Girl

ThinKom selected for Ka-band inflight connectivity upgrades across multiple Neo Space Group airline deployments, including Saudi ThinKom says its Ka2517 electronically steered antenna has been selected by Neo Space Group (NSG) for installations across multiple airlines, naming Saudia and Riyadh. The announcement follows ThinKom’s ThinAir Nexus multi-orbit ESA push and Saudia’s six-month Neo Space Group-backed pilot moving into commercial rollout.

2026-05-12T07:12:04.463831-07:00

ThinKom selected for Ka-band inflight connectivity upgrades across multiple Neo Space Group airline deployments, including Saudi

AeroTime

French bee pilots file strike notice over refusal to lift salaries French bee pilots have filed official notice of industrial action after the SNPL (National Union of Airline Pilots) said the airline refused to increase salaries. The move sets up potential work disruption in France as negotiations remain unresolved over pay expectations for pilots.

2026-05-12T07:10:46.531911-07:00

French bee pilots file strike notice over refusal to lift salaries

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Fiji Airways and WestJet sign a new codeshare launching Nadi–Vancouver ties plus expanded Canada connectivity (from May 2026) Fiji Airways and WestJet have announced a new codeshare agreement to improve connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific. The partnership includes service between Nadi and Vancouver and will extend into additional domestic Canada services, with codeshare operations planned to begin in May 2026.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet sign a new codeshare launching Nadi–Vancouver ties plus expanded Canada connectivity (from May 2026)

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Fiji Airways and WestJet sign a new codeshare launching Nadi–Vancouver ties plus expanded Canada connectivity (from May 2026)

ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues

Iran–Strait of Hormuz fuel shock tightens airline finances: Spirit falters, JPMorgan flags “operational stress” by August

RAVE Aerospace opens its in-flight entertainment platform with new OS and App Marketplace, inviting third-party developers

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