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American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW starting this summer

American Airlines will begin installing electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) this summer, with the rollout starting at the new Terminal C. The project uses electronic validation to speed passenger flow and reduce manual processing burden at the airport.

2026-04-14T08:12:33.764679-07:00

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Qantas trims FY26 domestic and U.S. flying while shifting more capacity to Europe as Iran-linked fuel volatility bites

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming

2026-04-14T07:24:16.144220-07:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus confirms A220 “Airspace” cabin launch with Air Canada, Lufthansa (City Airlines) and Qantas

2026-04-14T06:39:49.148083-07:00

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American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW starting this summer American Airlines will begin installing electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) this summer, with the rollout starting at the new Terminal C. The project uses electronic validation to speed passenger flow and reduce manual processing burden at the airport.

2026-04-14T08:12:33.764679-07:00

American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW starting this summer

Flying Magazine

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming Southwest CEO Bob Jordan says the airline is “not done” making major customer- and operations-facing changes, beyond the end of open seating and free checked bags. The comments underscore continued rollout of Southwest’s mainstreaming strategy—moving from its legacy fare and seat model toward fee-driven revenue and tighter operating discipline.

2026-04-14T07:24:16.144220-07:00

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming

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Air New Zealand to offer “Skynest” lie-flat economy sleep pods on ultra-long-haul 787-9s Air New Zealand says it will open reservations May 18 for its Economy Skynest™ concept, installing six bunk-style “sleep pods” in economy on ultra-long-haul flights. The product is scheduled to debut onboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 aircraft beginning in November.

2026-04-14T07:08:35.180105-07:00

Air New Zealand to offer “Skynest” lie-flat economy sleep pods on ultra-long-haul 787-9s

FlightGlobal

Airbus confirms A220 “Airspace” cabin launch with Air Canada, Lufthansa (City Airlines) and Qantas At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, Airbus moved the A220 “Airspace” inflight cabin rollout forward by confirming regional launch customers. Air Canada, Lufthansa (including City Airlines within the group) and Qantas are named as the launch carriers, completing the cabin configuration availability across the A220 family.

2026-04-14T06:39:49.148083-07:00

Airbus confirms A220 “Airspace” cabin launch with Air Canada, Lufthansa (City Airlines) and Qantas

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Qantas trims FY26 domestic and U.S. flying while shifting more capacity to Europe as Iran-linked fuel volatility bites Qantas is cutting planned domestic capacity expansion by 5 percentage points for April–June and scaling back U.S. flying, citing rising fuel and operational costs tied to the Iran conflict. The airline is also cancelling some flights and reallocating flying to Europe by swapping aircraft and adjusting schedules.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00

Qantas trims FY26 domestic and U.S. flying while shifting more capacity to Europe as Iran-linked fuel volatility bites

FlightGlobal

Thompson Aero Seating readies new business-class suites and concepts for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) Thompson Aircraft Seating is heading to Aircraft Interiors Expo with enhancements to existing business-class ranges, plans for a new seating product, and customer updates. The company frames the move around rising business-class demand and intensifying competition among premium-focused airlines driving continual seat innovation.

2026-04-14T02:53:11.819482-07:00

Thompson Aero Seating readies new business-class suites and concepts for Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)

FlightGlobal

Diehl Aviation leans into cabin-interior demand surge as Airbus Interiors supply chain ramps up Diehl Aviation, highlighting components and systems for aircraft interiors (excluding seats) at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, says it is riding a demand wave tied to broader industry ramp-up. The CEO also points to multiple innovations still not yet in market, previewed for airlines and cabin-supply chains.

2026-04-14T02:23:13.213265-07:00

Diehl Aviation leans into cabin-interior demand surge as Airbus Interiors supply chain ramps up

Aviation Week

Expliseat unveils TiSeat S lightweight business-class seat for Embraer and Mitsubishi regional jets Paris-based Expliseat used AIX26 to launch TiSeat S, its first business-class seating product aimed at regional-jet cabin upgrades. The seat applies the company’s titanium and carbon-fibre technology, targeting weight savings and an upgraded premium experience for platforms including Embraer and Mitsubishi CRJs.

2026-04-14T02:09:17.924991-07:00

Expliseat unveils TiSeat S lightweight business-class seat for Embraer and Mitsubishi regional jets

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American Airlines to deploy electronic boarding gates at DFW starting this summer

Qantas trims FY26 domestic and U.S. flying while shifting more capacity to Europe as Iran-linked fuel volatility bites

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: assigned seating, ancillaries and more changes still coming

Airbus confirms A220 “Airspace” cabin launch with Air Canada, Lufthansa (City Airlines) and Qantas

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