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New Airline Rules Promise Fast Refunds and Clear Fees. But Travel Agents Say They Need the Data.

The organization representing Amadeus and Booking.com says the new rules, as written, could leading to costlier operations for their members and travelers.

Justin Dawes | 2 hours ago

New Airline Rules Promise Fast Refunds and Clear Fees. But Travel Agents Say They Need the Data.

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AirAsia Group: Capital A Gets Set to Pull Its Airlines Into One Entity

Two days ago, Tony Fernandes announced that he’s putting retirement aside for the next five years. On Thursday he announced AirAsia Move’s plans to be the biggest OTA in Southeast Asia and a day later, he’s talking about his ambition to position AirAsia as the largest low-cost airline group in Asia.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 hours ago

AirAsia Group: Capital A Gets Set to Pull Its Airlines Into One Entity

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New Details on the U.S.’s Automatic Refunds Rule for Airlines

Skift has learned that any significant delay or cancellation, regardless of the reason, qualifies for an automatic refund as part of the Department of Transportation’s new consumer protection rules for the airline industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 23 hours ago

New Details on the U.S.’s Automatic Refunds Rule for Airlines

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IndiGo Takes Next Step in Reaching Global Ambitions – Will It Work? 

India’s largest airline has taken the next logical step in its growth story by ordering a sizeable number of widebody aircraft. Combined with the A321XLR, the A350-900 will give the airline the ability to connect people from India to the world.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 1 day ago

IndiGo Takes Next Step in Reaching Global Ambitions – Will It Work? 

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IndiGo Places First-Ever Order For Widebody Aircraft With 30 Airbus A350s

Despite having the largest market share in India and a fleet size of 350 jets, the low-cost carrier has only operated narrow-body aircraft.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 day ago

IndiGo Places First-Ever Order For Widebody Aircraft With 30 Airbus A350s

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American Airlines CEO Says New Refunds Rule Has Some ‘Gray’ Areas

American CEO Robert Isom is one of the first top executives in the U.S. airline industry to voice some concerns over the Department of Transportation’s latest rule.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 day ago

American Airlines CEO Says New Refunds Rule Has Some ‘Gray’ Areas

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Southwest Exits 4 Airports as Boeing Delays Mount

Southwest said it would leave four airports in a bid to cut costs as delivery delays with the Boeing 737 Max 7 strain its growth plans.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 day ago

Southwest Exits 4 Airports as Boeing Delays Mount

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Southwest Flight Attendants Score New Contract, to Be Among Highest Paid

After overwhelmingly rejecting a previous contract in December, this one will make Southwest flight attendants some of the most highly paid in the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

Southwest Flight Attendants Score New Contract, to Be Among Highest Paid

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Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

Boeing executives said the company would continue to slow 737 Max production as it weeds out quality control and safety issues.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

Boeing Slows 737 Max Production, Expects to Pay Airlines $443 Million for Max 9 Grounding 

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Tony Fernandes Delays Retirement To Ensure ‘Survival’ of AirAsia Operator

Fernandes is taking on the challenge of transforming AirAsia’s parent company as it tries to shake off its pandemic-era problems. 

Gordon Smith and Meghna Maharishi, Skift | 2 days ago

Tony Fernandes Delays Retirement To Ensure ‘Survival’ of AirAsia Operator