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Airbus previews lie-flat linefit option for the A220 as airlines seek premium cabin upgrades

Airbus is carrying out preliminary work to enable lie-flat seating as a linefit option on the A220, responding to airline interest in bringing premium “flat-bed” comfort to the type without separate retrofit campaigns. The concept work is framed as early feasibility rather than a commitment to launch.

2026-06-25T10:32:39.810319-07:00

Bloomberg

Jet fuel costs tumble after Iran-linked oil shock—but US airfares remain elevated into Q1 2026

2026-06-25T08:27:23.367457-07:00

Skift

IAG Loyalty targets €1B profit engine, betting on banking partnerships over airline economics

2026-06-25T09:41:44.267222-07:00

Air Data News

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

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Airbus previews lie-flat linefit option for the A220 as airlines seek premium cabin upgrades Airbus is carrying out preliminary work to enable lie-flat seating as a linefit option on the A220, responding to airline interest in bringing premium “flat-bed” comfort to the type without separate retrofit campaigns. The concept work is framed as early feasibility rather than a commitment to launch.

2026-06-25T10:32:39.810319-07:00

Airbus previews lie-flat linefit option for the A220 as airlines seek premium cabin upgrades

Skift

IAG Loyalty targets €1B profit engine, betting on banking partnerships over airline economics Skift interviews IAG Loyalty CEO Adam Daniels and CFO Darryl Cartmell on the group’s plan to turn its loyalty business into a “billion-euro profit engine.” The strategy is positioned as bank-dependent rather than reliant on airline passenger volumes and fares, reflecting a shift toward third-party economics.

2026-06-25T09:41:44.267222-07:00

IAG Loyalty targets €1B profit engine, betting on banking partnerships over airline economics

Bloomberg

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Jet fuel costs tumble after Iran-linked oil shock—but US airfares remain elevated into Q1 2026 Jet fuel pricing is easing after a historic, Iran-war-driven crisis as oil falls globally. But US average domestic airfares moved higher in Q1 2026, keeping ticket prices elevated despite improving airline margin fundamentals and a clearer earnings recovery backdrop.

2026-06-25T08:27:23.367457-07:00

Jet fuel costs tumble after Iran-linked oil shock—but US airfares remain elevated into Q1 2026

Air Data News

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Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing operational shutdowns at Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) near Caracas and grinding both short- and long-haul connectivity to a halt. Over 100 flights were canceled at Maiquetía, with airlines including Avianca and Copa suspending Caracas services and American Airlines waiving change fees through June 28.

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

Skift

Airlines for America backs legislation to ban “surveillance pricing” Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu said the trade group would support legislation prohibiting surveillance pricing—an approach critics argue uses consumer data to steer prices. The move signals heightened airline-industry engagement as lawmakers and regulators scrutinize fare and fee increases tied to cost pressure.

2026-06-24T10:48:04.996242-07:00

Airlines for America backs legislation to ban “surveillance pricing”

Skift

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search” Amadeus travel president Decius Valmorbida tells Skift how the company plans to feed AI agents at scale to address the “infinite search” problem—turning open-ended queries into actionable travel results. The focus is on scalable data and agent enablement rather than point-solution chat.

2026-06-23T13:26:07.785839-07:00

Amadeus details how it will scale AI agents for travel “infinite search”

Air Data News

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American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re American Airlines is rolling out a new interior configuration on its legacy Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies, adding more premium First Class seating with upgraded finishes, increased overhead bin capacity and Starlink Wi‑Fi. The retrofit also standardizes elevated cabin design elements, while introducing a SpaceFlex galley that affects crew amenities and layout.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re

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Delta and Korean Air expand seamless baggage transfer to Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX) Delta and Korean Air have extended Seamless Baggage Transfer to new US gateways—Seoul Incheon to Los Angeles and Seoul Incheon to Seattle—so passengers can through-check once at ICN and avoid baggage recheck on connecting itineraries. Korean Air says the setup saves up to 20 minutes at connection and includes remote screening and automated transfer for final delivery.

2026-06-23T07:25:43.575087-07:00

Delta and Korean Air expand seamless baggage transfer to Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX)

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Airbus previews lie-flat linefit option for the A220 as airlines seek premium cabin upgrades

Jet fuel costs tumble after Iran-linked oil shock—but US airfares remain elevated into Q1 2026

IAG Loyalty targets €1B profit engine, betting on banking partnerships over airline economics

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

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