Jet Stream Newsletter

This week in aviation, airlines add new routes for younger travelers, American Express has partnered with 21 airlines to offer loyalty perks, and Delta allows elite passengers extra leeway in case of life changes.

This week in aviation, tensions between AirFrance and KLM heighten while Expedia reflects on its soon-to-expire agreement with United. Plus, we talk with AirAsia's CEO about upping ancillary revenue on its long-haul flights.

This week in aviation, Southwest reports its highest cancellation rate in nearly two decades, Alaska Air emphasizes that its lack of growth is only temporary, and Allegiant Air loses its temper after an analyst question.

This week in aviation, United becomes more aggressive with its partners, limited seat recline is a hit on Delta, and tensions arise following the addition of Air Italy's newest routes.

This week in aviation, JetBlue’s expanded flight routes could disrupt the market, Delta is cagey about its plans to make billions off its newest contract, and passenger sentiment is up in the air when it comes to planes with non-reclining seats.

This week in aviation, we profile a meteorologist who wants to eliminate turbulence injuries, United Airlines changes its pricing strategy for frequent flyers, and overhead-bin sensors could help manage carry-on storage.

This week in aviation, Iceland’s discount carrier Wow Air finally admits defeat, joining the ranks of other small airlines that have shut down amid intense competition this past year. Plus, Boeing’s recent crashes have only added to the global anxiety surrounding air travel, something the carrier will have to work hard to address.

This week in aviation, Alaska and United negotiate how many last-minute seats they're willing to leave open, the CEO of British Airways opens up about the airline's troubles, and Emirates' investment in entertainment technology makes its customer experience top-notch.

This week in aviation, the FAA responded in an unusual way following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, which might make things difficult for Southwest. Meanwhile, Lufthansa hit a new milestone in digital booking patterns.

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.