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Appeals Court Blocks Airline Junk Fee Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a junk fee disclosure rule, arguing that it violated an administrative law.
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Frontier Airlines Makes Bid for Spirit, Again. Spirit Isn’t Interested
Frontier is making an offer to combine operations with the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in November. Spirit says it is still carrying on with its plans to be a standalone carrier.
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The Heathrow Airport Third Runway Expansion Saga
A Heathrow expansion could signal that the UK is open for business and tourism. But we may not see a shovel in the ground for years.
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India Plans 50 New Airports in 5 Years — India Report
Having become the third-largest domestic aviation market, India is now setting sights on positioning itself as a hub connecting the East to the West. Perhaps this could also boost the lagging international inbound segment.
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JetBlue Issues Dim Outlook But Execs Remain Confident in Turnaround Plan
JetBlue said it was expecting a weaker first-quarter while executives said they believed the carrier’s turnaround plan would eventually deliver long-term profitability.
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Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary
The confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for Transportation was met with support from the travel industry.
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Boeing CEO Outlines Path to Recovery After Nearly $4 Billion Quarterly Loss
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company was “seeing encouraging signs” as it tries to recover following a rough 2024.
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The Evolution of Low-Cost Carriers: Shaping The Future of Leisure Travel
The evolution of the low-cost business model is creating new travel markets, unlocking new customer segments and significantly expanding options for leisure travelers around the globe.
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Why Are Airlines Struggling to Keep Up With Soaring Demand?
The airline industry is facing an almighty challenge as strong demand collides with unprecedented supply chain and operational disruptions.
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Delta to Resume Tel Aviv Flights April 1
Delta joins a growing list of Western carriers that are resuming their Tel Aviv service after Israel reached a ceasefire deal with Hamas.