Bloomberg
• Karen Leigh
From 2 February 2027, Jetstar will replace its 7kg cabin-baggage allowance with size-based rules, charging separately for larger bags stored overhead and priority boarding. Separately, Qantas has agreed to divest its entire stake in Jetstar Japan in a deal valued at about ¥8.2 billion ($52 million), expected to close by June 2027.
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority says it may impose stricter sanctions on Royal Air Maroc, including recommending a suspension of the airline’s Nigerian operations. The regulator cited repeated alleged violations of passenger rights and broader regulatory non-compliance, escalating pressure on the Moroccan carrier in a key African market.
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From 2 February 2027, Jetstar will replace its 7kg cabin-baggage allowance with size-based rules, charging separately for larger bags stored overhead and priority boarding. Separately, Qantas has agreed to divest its entire stake in Jetstar Japan in a deal valued at about ¥8.2 billion ($52 million), expected to close by June 2027.
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The FAA is awarding $870 million for airport improvements, with funding directed toward infrastructure upgrades, safety enhancements and more family-friendly features. The grants underscore continued federal investment in airport facilities and passenger-facing infrastructure, though the announcement provides no further breakdown of recipients or individual project amounts.
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Air India Flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe clear-air turbulence and a reported 300-foot altitude loss during cruise. Seventeen passengers were injured, while the Airbus A320neo landed safely in Delhi; Indian authorities have opened an investigation into the aircraft’s momentary altitude variation.
The FAA is proposing to replace its prescriptive list of drugs for aircraft medical kits with a less-specific framework. The proposal would not require airlines to carry epinephrine auto-injectors, leaving a key treatment decision to operators and preserving a gap in emergency medical equipment requirements.
Changi Airport Group and ground handler SATS are rolling out autonomous wheelchairs in Terminals 2 and 3, initially targeting transit passengers. Airlines at the Singapore hub handle about 2,300 wheelchair-assistance requests daily, with transfer passengers accounting for four in five requests.
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American Airlines and Citi are refreshing the AAdvantage Executive card from August 2026, raising its annual fee to $695 while adding new credits, more Loyalty Points, Omni status and other benefits. The package, alongside lounge updates, targets Delta and United’s premium customer and loyalty ecosystems.
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Allegiant’s pilots approved a two-year contract delivering a 40% average hourly pay increase and releasing roughly $300 million in accrued retention bonuses. Separately, the ultra-low-cost carrier plans to launch Allegiant First in 2027, with 2–2 seating, 37-inch pitch, greater recline and bundled baggage.
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