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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld after adopting Alaska Air Group’s Sabre PSS and AS flight designator

Alaska Air Group says Hawaiian has transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines, with both carriers operating under the IATA “AS” code. Hawaiian now officially joins oneworld, adding Honolulu as a new alliance network hub and enabling a more unified passenger and booking experience across member benefits.

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00

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American Airlines cuts 2026 profit outlook amid jet-fuel surge and reports Q2 revenue softness

2026-04-23T04:24:08.198701-07:00

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Ryanair moves check-in and bag drop cutoffs to 60 minutes before departure from Nov. 2026

2026-04-22T23:06:38.970618-07:00

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SkyTeam debuts flagship European lounge at Frankfurt T3 as Terminal 3 opens

2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00

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British Airways extends The Club elite tiers without requalification, triggering “Extension-Gate” frequent-flyer backlash British Airways is renewing The Club tier status for some members who did not requalify, including via email notifications that retain tiers “for another year” without crediting any flights in the past 12 months. The move has sparked widespread complaints tied to “Extension-Gate” outcomes—some receiving status with minimal activity while others just short of thresholds report downgrades.

2026-04-23T05:57:46.079304-07:00

British Airways extends The Club elite tiers without requalification, triggering “Extension-Gate” frequent-flyer backlash

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Airlines UK urges UK government extension of fuel-cost support amid rising jet-fuel crisis Airlines UK is asking the UK government to extend assistance for carriers as fuel prices rise again, threatening profitability and operational planning. The plea underscores how rapidly changing jet-fuel economics are forcing airlines to revisit cost control measures and capacity decisions.

2026-04-23T05:24:39.660013-07:00

Airlines UK urges UK government extension of fuel-cost support amid rising jet-fuel crisis

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BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has extended its cooperation with LOT Polish Airlines at multiple stations across Central and Eastern Europe, expanding both ground handling and aircraft fueling. The update adds Tallinn to BGS’s fueling network and extends coverage in Riga, Ostrava and Vilnius.

2026-04-23T04:50:14.329345-07:00

BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe

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American Airlines cuts 2026 profit outlook amid jet-fuel surge and reports Q2 revenue softness American Airlines reported a first-half setback as it cut 2026 profit guidance, citing jet fuel costs rising by more than $4 billion. The carrier posted a Q1 2026 net loss of $382 million ($0.58 per diluted share) and said premium, corporate and loyalty demand support results even as it trims aircraft delivery expectations.

2026-04-23T04:24:08.198701-07:00

American Airlines cuts 2026 profit outlook amid jet-fuel surge and reports Q2 revenue softness

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Lufthansa returns first refitted Airbus A380 to service with upgraded Business Class en route Munich–Los Angeles Lufthansa has launched the first of eight Airbus A380 aircraft undergoing a major retrofit, restarting passenger service on the Munich (MUC)–Los Angeles (LAX) route. The aircraft spent more than two months at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden, receiving a Business Class cabin refresh including new Oberdeck seating, with completion of all eight planned for 2027.

2026-04-23T02:49:44.102253-07:00

Lufthansa returns first refitted Airbus A380 to service with upgraded Business Class en route Munich–Los Angeles

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CAA tentatively lets Heathrow recoup up to £320m in 2027–28 fees tied to early third-runway expansion costs The UK Civil Aviation Authority has tentatively approved London Heathrow to increase airport charges in 2027 and 2028 to recover as much as £320 million in early expansion costs incurred in 2025–2026. The move is reigniting friction with airlines as they face fare pressure tied to third-runway planning.

2026-04-23T02:24:40.681167-07:00

CAA tentatively lets Heathrow recoup up to £320m in 2027–28 fees tied to early third-runway expansion costs

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United CEO Scott Kirby shuts down free inflight Wi‑Fi for non‑Starlink aircraft after brief “open access” glitch United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the carrier will not offer free in‑flight Wi‑Fi on aircraft not equipped with Starlink, despite a short-lived issue last week that reportedly allowed open access across parts of United’s fleet. The stance reinforces a paid-connectivity model tied to specific installed systems.

2026-04-23T00:24:29.882146-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby shuts down free inflight Wi‑Fi for non‑Starlink aircraft after brief “open access” glitch

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Ryanair moves check-in and bag drop cutoffs to 60 minutes before departure from Nov. 2026 Ryanair says it will close check-in and baggage drop at all airports 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure, up from the current 40 minutes, starting 10 November 2026. The carrier frames the change as a response to longer airport security and passport-queue times across Europe.

2026-04-22T23:06:38.970618-07:00

Ryanair moves check-in and bag drop cutoffs to 60 minutes before departure from Nov. 2026

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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld after adopting Alaska Air Group’s Sabre PSS and AS flight designator

American Airlines cuts 2026 profit outlook amid jet-fuel surge and reports Q2 revenue softness

Ryanair moves check-in and bag drop cutoffs to 60 minutes before departure from Nov. 2026

SkyTeam debuts flagship European lounge at Frankfurt T3 as Terminal 3 opens

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