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Alaska Air Group Plans 200 Job Cuts as Fuel Costs Mount
Alaska Air Group plans about 200 layoffs amid rising fuel costs, with CEO Ben Minicucci warning of a potential $700 million annual loss.
Airline Fares Up 22% as Fuel Costs Reshape U.S. Flight Capacity
A4A CEO Chris Sununu says fares remain affordable despite a 22% annual increase, while higher fuel costs are pushing airlines to cut flights.
AirBaltic Plans 300 Job Cuts as Restructuring Continues
AirBaltic is planning to cut about 300 roles during its restructuring, prompting union objections over the lack of disclosed selection criteria.
TAP Air Portugal Starts Lisbon–Orlando Flights Three Times a Week
TAP’s new Lisbon–Orlando service adds its ninth U.S. destination, with three weekly Airbus A330 flights and onward connections across three continents.
United Eyes Central Asia as Future Route Possibility
United executives visited Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, where demand is rising, but Russian airspace restrictions currently make flights impractical.
United to Launch Saturday Chicago–Bermuda Flights in 2027
United will add weekly Saturday flights from Chicago O’Hare to Bermuda starting April 3, 2027, expanding its service beyond Newark.
Grand Hyatt Bali Review: A Family Resort Built Around Pools and Play
Grand Hyatt Bali’s pools, kids’ clubs and themed rooms make family travel easier, though some guest rooms show the resort’s age.
Apurva Kempinski Bali Review: A Family Resort That Gets the Details Right
Apurva Kempinski pairs dramatic design and strong dining with pools, beach access and practical toddler amenities. Its cliffside scale takes some planning.
JetBlue Rejects Debt Restructuring Reports as Turnaround Faces Financial Pressure
JetBlue says it has financing through 2027–28 and isn’t discussing debt restructuring, despite an $8.4 billion debt load and a wider quarterly loss.
American Airlines Dispatchers Approve Five-Year Contract With Immediate Raises
Nearly 600 American Airlines dispatchers and operations specialists approved a five-year contract that includes pay increases taking effect immediately.
Jude Bricker Leaves Allegiant Board as Sun Country Integration Continues
Former Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker has resigned from Allegiant’s board, citing other industry opportunities as the airlines continue integration.
United Adds Three International Routes From Houston This Winter
United will add service from Houston to Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela, while planning a possible return to Chihuahua next spring.
EasyJet to Install Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet by Early 2028
EasyJet will begin fitting Starlink Wi-Fi on its Airbus fleet next year, with installation expected to finish by early 2028.
American Airlines CFO Says Lower Fuel Costs May Not Cut Fares
American CFO Devon May expects fares to hold if fuel prices fall, as higher fuel costs squeeze airline profits and reshape 2027 growth plans.
United Adds Six Routes From San Francisco, Denver and Newark for 2027
United’s 2027 additions include three new San Francisco links and seasonal service from Denver and Newark. Tickets are on sale.
DFW Opens Four New Gates in Terminal A Expansion
DFW has opened four gates used by American Airlines as work continues on a 10-gate Terminal A pier set to open for holiday travel.
American Airlines Forecasts Higher 2026 Loss and Slower 2027 Growth
American now expects a 2026 adjusted loss of up to $1.60 per share as rising fuel costs prompt slower network growth in 2027.
DOT Delays Airline Disruption Rule, Shifting Effective Date to February 2027
The DOT postponed a rule that removes 10 disruption causes from airlines’ control, a change that could reduce passengers’ access to meals and hotel vouchers.
Contour Airlines to Launch DuBois Flights to Atlanta and Chicago in 2027
Contour will replace Southern Airways Express at DuBois Regional Airport, adding daily Atlanta flights and five weekly trips to Chicago O’Hare starting Feb. 1, 2027.
American Airlines 787 Reports Brake Issue, Blows Tire at O’Hare
An American 787 arriving from Barcelona landed safely at O’Hare after reporting a brake issue and blowing a tire; one person was hospitalized.