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Airlines Will Need to Lose Hubris and 5 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

In airline news this week, it's important to remember that airlines are not ordinary companies, more like utilities in many ways with a public trust responsibility. So it's time to lose the hubris when the coronavirus crisis calms down. What's more, loyalty programs are one of the biggest assets airlines have, and it's an option for them to leverage those programs for much-needed cash.

Airlines Will Need to Lose Hubris and 5 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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U.S. Airlines Imperiled by Coronavirus and 7 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in aviation news, while coronavirus is causing financial harm across the board, U.S. airlines are finding themselves in a particularly tenuous position with a lot of unknowns. Plus, airlines are bracing for furloughs and layoffs.

U.S. Airlines Imperiled by Coronavirus and 7 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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Flybe Claims Demise Related to Virus and 7 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

In aviation news this week, an already shaky Flybe went out of business. The regional UK airline said coronavirus delivered the fatal blow to its operations. Plus, nearly 90 percent of U.S. travelers have yet to cancel travel plans, according to a survey from Skift Research. Also, a new digital format Skift Airline Weekly launched.

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U.S. Airlines Await Coronavirus Fallout and 4 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

U.S. airlines have fared far better than their Asian counterparts as coronavirus rages on, but with federal officials warning of an imminent outbreak stateside, the worst is certainly yet to come. Plus, American Airlines cozies up to longtime adversary Qatar Airways in what appears to be a bid to take on Delta.

U.S. Airlines Await Coronavirus Fallout and 4 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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JetBlue Readies for Battle Over Boston and 3 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in aviation news, is brand loyalty (ahem, free premium snacks) going to be enough to keep JetBlue's Boston customers from getting cozy with the competition as American and Delta make moves to increase their presence at the Beantown hub? Plus, we discover that Delta's CEO is firmly in the "do not recline your seat" camp.

JetBlue Readies for Battle Over Boston and 3 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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Alaska Airlines Enters Oneworld Alliance and 5 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in airline news, after years being unaligned, Alaska Airlines is joining Oneworld. The carrier is also ramping up its codesharing agreement with American Airlines to include international flights, potentially posing real competition for some of Delta's routes. Plus, with Air Italy's closure, yet another European airline bites the dust.

Alaska Airlines Enters Oneworld Alliance and 5 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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AirAsia CEO Sidelined During Bribery Probe and 9 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in aviation news, AirAsia's iconic CEO Tony Fernandes steps aside for now while officials look into allegations that he accepted a bribe from Airbus in exchange for a major order. Plus, JetBlue founder unveils details about his new airline. He's calling it Breeze.

AirAsia CEO Sidelined During Bribery Probe and 9 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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Airlines Must Own Up to Environmental Impact and 8 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in aviation news, carbon offsetting has become a popular way for airlines to improve their image, but the reality is they are still pumping millions of tons of CO2 into the air. In addition, the coronavirus continued to hamper travel, including cancelled flights for airlines.

Airlines Must Own Up to Environmental Impact and 8 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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JetBlue’s Flight-Shame Warning and 12 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

In aviation news this week, JetBlue's CEO thinks the flight shaming movement is headed toward the U.S. What's more, twice a year Skift looks at the best of the best in travel and hospitality. For the 2020 winter edition, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, and Alaska Airlines received shout-outs for best innovators in airlines.

JetBlue’s Flight-Shame Warning and 12 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

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Distribution Giants Jockey for Air India Biz and 8 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in aviation news, global distribution systems battle for struggling Air India's business, plus Ethiopian Airlines plans to build a new $5 billion airport outside of Addis Ababa.

Distribution Giants Jockey for Air India Biz and 8 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week