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This week in aviation, smaller airlines suffer as economy fares reach extreme lows, Southwest and American fear that ongoing disputes with unions could harm operations, and the Green New Deal has the potential to shake up the airline business.

Japan Airlines is certain its low-cost, long-haul carrier will excel. That’s hard to say, as details are still so sketchy. But the project is intriguing and holds the promise of something fresh in the air. So it’s worth waiting a little while longer for the final reveal.

We'd like to think airlines would catch poor retrofit work before an aircraft flies passengers, but clearly that didn't happen here.

American Airlines has never flown to Africa, and the last time it flew to India, it lost lots of money. But the airline is now the world's largest, and it could soon expand internationally.

If you've invested in Alaska Airlines or JetBlue Airways, you'll feel squeezed by this transcontinental fare war. But if you're a traveler, you'll love it.

It is not rare for an airline's operation to suffer when a major work group is unhappy with contract negotiations. Pilots and maintenance technicians have considerable authority to defer an issue, or to demand it be fixed right away.

Like Crossover Rewards and Rewards Plus before it, a new partnership between American and Hyatt may help elite loyalty members in both programs earn some extra perks. And with little cost associated, participation is a no-brainer.

For the next phase of our subscription-only Skift Airline Weekly, we've picked a leader who not only understands the aviation industry but has a vision for the best way to explain it to the professionals who have come to rely on its excellent reporting and analysis.

Who can market itself as the most digital airline alliance? Following a stream of announcements from Oneworld's 20th anniversary celebration, Star Alliance has been quick to share its own upcoming digital offerings. Any word, SkyTeam?

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her Green New Deal have stirred up debate about the path toward a sustainable travel future. She's right on time — and hopefully not too late.