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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.

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

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Arajet partners with Arcube to add a travel-services marketplace to its website and expand passenger ancillary offerings

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

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

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

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Runway Girl

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Arajet partners with Arcube to add a travel-services marketplace to its website and expand passenger ancillary offerings Arajet says it will introduce a broader suite of ancillary travel services across the digital passenger journey by integrating Arcube technology. The move follows the airline’s 2025 performance of 1.48 million passengers and targets additional revenue from auxiliary services via its website.

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

Arajet partners with Arcube to add a travel-services marketplace to its website and expand passenger ancillary offerings

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

Reuters

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Ryanair Q1 profit down 34% as Middle East conflict lifts unhedged fuel costs and prompts fare cuts Ryanair reported a 34% decline in first-quarter profit after tax, attributing the hit to higher jet fuel costs on the unhedged portion and weaker revenue per passenger. The airline said the Middle East conflict weakened demand and led it to slash fares, while warning limited booking visibility makes full-year guidance premature.

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

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

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