Airlines

Trump Isn’t Buying Spirit Airlines, But Washington May Still End Up Owning Most Of It

Spirit Airlines may be moving closer to a federal rescue, but the idea that President Donald Trump is preparing to...

April 25, 2026 John Cushma 240

Airlines

Emirates Next First Class Idea Could Redefine Luxury In The Sky

Emirates is once again looking at how far first class can be pushed, and this time the concept is even...

April 25, 2026 John Cushma 329

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West Air Opens Taiyuan Base As It Pushes Further Into Northern China And Southeast Asia

West Air has opened a new operating base at Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN), giving the Chongqing-based carrier a stronger...

April 24, 2026 John Cushma 264

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Spirit’s $500 Million Rescue Talks Would Be A Political Lifeline, Not A Business Fix

Spirit Airlines may be nearing a federal rescue package worth as much as $500 million, a move that would give...

April 23, 2026 John Cushma 296

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Why The US Air Force Wants Lufthansa’s Boeing 747-8s More Than Ever

The U.S. Air Force’s decision to acquire two Boeing 747-8 passenger aircraft from Lufthansa is less about prestige than practicality....

April 23, 2026 John Cushma 313

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Ethiopian Airlines Firms Up Six More Boeing 787-9s As It Strengthens Long-Haul Growth From Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, reinforcing the carrier’s long-haul expansion plan...

April 22, 2026 John Cushma 301

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China Express Redirects Capital To COMAC C909s As It Rebalances Fleet Growth

China Express Airlines is reshaping its post-fundraising fleet plan in a way that says a great deal about both its...

April 21, 2026 John Cushma 254

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JetBlue’s 2026 Europe Network Is Bigger Than It Looks, And It Now Spans 14 Routes

JetBlue’s transatlantic build-out has become one of the more consequential post-pandemic stories in North Atlantic aviation, not because the airline...

April 20, 2026 John Cushma 802

Airlines

Why Five Passengers Had To Leave An easyJet A319

An easyJet flight from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) became an unusual reminder of how...

April 20, 2026 John Cushma 382

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Air India Pilot Denied Entry At SFO After Marijuana Discovery In Luggage

An Air India pilot has been denied entry into the United States after marijuana was allegedly found in his baggage...

April 19, 2026 John Cushma 305