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IndiGo launched non-stop flights to Athens from Mumbai and Delhi using the A321 XLR, becoming the sole Indian carrier offering direct India-Greece connectivity.
Edo Air, the proposed state-owned airline by Governor Monday Okpehbolo, faces political opposition from the PDP, citing it as a misplaced priority.
MSP Airport police arrested over 100 clergy during an anti-ICE protest, demanding Delta and Signature Aviation cease federal immigration cooperation.
Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, and other major airlines canceled weekend flights to Israel and Gulf states following a high-risk EASA advisory amid US-Iran tensions.
Air Europa finalized its order for up to 40 Airbus A350-900s, signaling a major fleet transformation away from its current Boeing 787 long-haul aircraft.
American, Delta, and other carriers canceled over 1,400 flights as a massive winter storm sweeps 40 US states, causing widespread travel chaos and major hub disruptions.
Porter Airlines and CALDA flight dispatchers ratified their first collective agreement with a 97% vote, ensuring operational stability for the airline's North American expansion.
United Airlines executives hinted at a major MileagePlus program announcement coming within 10 weeks, following the hiring of a new loyalty chief and a 9% revenue growth in 2025.
Major carriers like Southwest and JetBlue are offering competitive Spring Break fares to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with one-way prices starting as low as $49.
Air India Express secured the Wings India 2026 airline award for significantly enhancing domestic connectivity and passenger experience, highlighting its rapid growth.
Major US airlines issued widespread travel waivers for a massive winter storm that threatens 1,500+ cancellations across the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast.
Aviation stakeholders commend the planned North East Shuttle regional airline, but experts warn of management challenges and funding limits for aircraft acquisition.
United CEO Scott Kirby declared a "line in the sand" at Chicago O'Hare (ORD), promising a flight surge to prevent American Airlines from gaining any new gates in 2027.
Delta Air Lines ordered 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with 30 options, for long-haul international growth and widebody fleet modernization starting in 2031.
India's Civil Aviation Ministry is redistributing domestic flight slots vacated by IndiGo following the DGCA's 10% winter schedule cut due to December disruptions.
Singapore Airlines announced significant airfare reductions for flights from multiple Australian cities to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, signaling a competitive market shift.
Major US airlines, including Delta and American, issued travel waivers for 100+ airports as Winter Storm Fern threatens 1,500+ flight cancellations through Monday.
IndiGo's net profit plummeted 78% to Rs 549 crore in the December quarter, driven by significant flight disruptions and new labor code provisions.
Alaska Airlines forecasts a wider Q1 loss and conservative full-year profit outlook, citing fuel price volatility and economic uncertainty despite strong demand rebound.
American Airlines launched major app updates, giving passengers real-time, self-service tools for rebooking, bag tracking, and vouchers during flight disruptions.
