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Senate Report Criticizes Airlines’ Junk Fee Practices

As millions are set to travel for Thanksgiving this week, the senate subcommittee on investigations released a report that outlined how much revenue airlines have collected from seating and baggage fees.
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Skift Aviation Forum Video: Building Resiliency and Efficiency Through Tech Innovation

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2024, Ganesh Jayaram, chief digital and information officer of American Airlines, takes the stage to discuss the airline's digital transformation strategy, how it leverages technology to enhance operations, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.
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Etihad Airways Unveils 10 New Routes: Which Cities Made the Cut?

Given that 7 out of the 10 new destinations Etihad is launching are in Asia, it's surprising that India isn’t on the list. India’s growing travel demand and strategic importance make it a notable omission from an otherwise ambitious expansion plan.
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New Issue Preview: Spirit Files for Bankruptcy

As expected, Spirit Airlines—America’s seventh largest airline by revenues—filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week. The move follows four-plus years of heavy losses, leading to unsustainably large debt obligations.
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Will Elon Musk’s DOGE Hit Aviation?

The Department of Transportation hasn't been the focus of debate around spending cuts. But reducing regulations - and the workers who enforce them - could impact aviation.