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airBaltic overhauls pilot employment via Swiss subsidiary to expand ACMI wet-lease export services

airBaltic is adjusting its pilot employment model by leveraging a Swiss subsidiary to make its terms more competitive for European partner airlines. The move is designed to strengthen airBaltic’s ability to win and deliver international ACMI (wet-lease) export business across Europe.

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2026-07-27T14:39:57.813347-07:00

Bloomberg

JetBlue launches “BlueFirst” domestic first class, rolling out beyond Mint aircraft in phases

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2026-07-27T10:06:30.472697-07:00

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Southwest advances co-branded premium airport lounge plans with Chase

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2026-07-27T12:15:59.057791-07:00

AeroTime

beOnd adds five new Europe routes from Red Sea International and updates financial outlook

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2026-07-27T01:52:17.830475-07:00

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airBaltic overhauls pilot employment via Swiss subsidiary to expand ACMI wet-lease export services airBaltic is adjusting its pilot employment model by leveraging a Swiss subsidiary to make its terms more competitive for European partner airlines. The move is designed to strengthen airBaltic’s ability to win and deliver international ACMI (wet-lease) export business across Europe.

2026-07-27T14:39:57.813347-07:00

airBaltic overhauls pilot employment via Swiss subsidiary to expand ACMI wet-lease export services

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Southwest advances co-branded premium airport lounge plans with Chase Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the carrier is moving ahead with plans to open premium airport lounges co-branded with Chase. The strategy is framed as a “logical next step” as Southwest’s leisure and business offerings mature and more customers hold Chase-issued Rapid Rewards cards.

2026-07-27T12:15:59.057791-07:00

Southwest advances co-branded premium airport lounge plans with Chase

Bloomberg

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JetBlue launches “BlueFirst” domestic first class, rolling out beyond Mint aircraft in phases JetBlue has unveiled BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class product, which will be available later this year and rolled out fleetwide starting in late 2026. The airline is also renaming its traditional Core cabin to Main and structuring choices around onboard experience plus fare flexibility.

2026-07-27T10:06:30.472697-07:00

JetBlue launches “BlueFirst” domestic first class, rolling out beyond Mint aircraft in phases

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Porter Airlines to refresh 29-strong Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V Porter Airlines says it is implementing a comprehensive economy-cabin refresh across its 29 De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, replacing/upgrading seats with Expliseat’s TiSeat 2V “latest generation” configuration. The program is aimed at modernizing the airline’s in-cabin experience fleetwide.

2026-07-27T09:36:08.487101-07:00

Porter Airlines to refresh 29-strong Dash 8-400 fleet with Expliseat TiSeat 2V

AeroTime

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JAL and ANA Holdings join major airports and international partners to strengthen air-travel efforts against human trafficking Japan Airlines is partnering with ANA Holdings, key airports, and international organizations to expand measures aimed at preventing human trafficking through air travel. The initiative aligns airline and airport stakeholders with external partners to improve detection, prevention, and coordination across the travel journey.

2026-07-27T03:06:56.271219-07:00

JAL and ANA Holdings join major airports and international partners to strengthen air-travel efforts against human trafficking

AeroTime

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Qantas and Australia Post extend century-old air freight partnership for 10 more years Qantas and Australia Post have agreed to extend their century-old air freight partnership for another decade, aiming to support growing next-day e-commerce delivery demand across Australia. The extension reinforces the carriers’ role in moving high-priority parcels through the domestic air cargo network.

2026-07-27T01:52:18.953463-07:00

Qantas and Australia Post extend century-old air freight partnership for 10 more years

AeroTime

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beOnd adds five new Europe routes from Red Sea International and updates financial outlook beOnd has launched five additional routes connecting Red Sea International with European destinations, expanding its network out of the Saudi airport. The carrier also provided commentary on its current financial outlook, signaling how near-term economics are shaping its growth plans.

2026-07-27T01:52:17.830475-07:00

beOnd adds five new Europe routes from Red Sea International and updates financial outlook

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating JFK–Rome/Europe–US service made an emergency landing in Dublin, Ireland, after six of eight flight attendants reportedly felt ill as the transatlantic flight began. Separate reporting says crew taped paper over a window shade that failed to darken during the trip.

2026-07-25T20:02:40.943269-07:00

American Airlines A 787-9 diverts to Dublin after multiple cabin crew fall ill

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