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WestJet Launches New 14-Hour Nonstop Flights In 2 Month: See Schedule Now
WestJet’s new Calgary–São Paulo route is its longest yet, but its short season hides a bigger network opportunity.
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One Mile at a Time
American Airlines’ A321XLR: A First Impression
A firsthand trip report flying American's new A321XLR Flagship Suite from JFK to LAX, plus connecting flights, lounges, and crew service.
Skift
Duetto Buys Flyr Hospitality as Airline Tech Firm Exits Hotel Pricing
Four years after Flyr bought its way into hotels, it's handing the unit to one of the two rivals Skift said it would have to beat.
One Mile at a Time
Air France Adding Flights To Nashville & San Diego In Summer 2027
Air France will begin new nonstop service from Paris to Nashville and San Diego in May 2027, operating Airbus A350s three times weekly on each route.
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How Southwest Airlines' 'Trip For Pay' Model Pushes Senior Boeing 737 Captains Past $450,000 In 2026
Southwest Airlines' unique Trip For Pay system quietly generates pay that helps narrowbody pilots earn levels often associated with widebody flying.
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"Only 2 Potties": American Airlines 777 Diverts After Toilets Fail On 11-Hour Transatlantic Flight
287 people onboard faced hours in the air with most of the aircraft's toilets unavailable.
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Emirates May Convert Its Entire 35-Aircraft Boeing 787 Order Into More 777X Jets
The airline is expected to make the decision in the next two months.
One Mile at a Time
Royal Air Maroc To Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi Starting Early 2027, A First For Africa
Royal Air Maroc will equip 41 aircraft with free Starlink Wi-Fi starting in early 2027, becoming the first African airline to commit to the service.
Simple Flying
How Porter Airlines Is Building Montreal's 2nd Airport Without Repeating A $30 Billion Disaster
Montreal's new $450 million airport, YHU, aims to avoid Mirabel's pitfalls by focusing on domestic convenience rather than international prestige.
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Here's How Qantas Is Choreographing The End Of Its Boeing 737 Era Without Grounding Pilots
The story of the Qantas 737 is coming to an end, and with that, many pilots will be left without an aircraft to fly. What will the airline do?
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Alaska Airlines Testing An East Coast Fix With Breeze Airways
Alaska Airlines is testing Breeze as an East Coast sales channel, but the partnership may have a relatively low ceiling.
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5 Reasons Why Private Jets Almost Always Cruise Above Airline Traffic
Designed for lightweight, fast, long-range operations, private jets exploit the benefits of higher cruise altitudes.
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2nd Life: Frontier Airlines Due For Delivery Of 1st Ex-Spirit Airbus A321neo
Frontier is preparing to receive its first ex-Spirit A321neo as ten nearly-new jets switch between former ULCC rivals.
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Delta Air Lines Is Quietly Cutting Domestic Routes To Fund Its Premium International Push
Delta filed seven domestic route cuts in September 2026. Each one has a specific reason, and none of them is a retreat from the airport.
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Only 37% Full: Alaska Airlines' 11 Emptiest Routes From Seattle Revealed
They include two of the carrier's long-haul markets, although there's only limited data so far. Find out more now!
Skift
Alaska Airlines’ Plan to Grow Beyond Its West Coast Roots
Despite constraints at its biggest hub, competition from Delta, and surging fuel prices, Alaska’s chief commercial officer told Skift that he thinks the carrier can dominate the West Coast with its pr…
One Mile at a Time
Biman Bangladesh Orders 10 Airbus Planes: Four A350-900s & Six A321neos
Biman Bangladesh has placed a firm order for 10 Airbus jets—four A350-900s and six A321neos—just a week after a major Boeing order.
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Why The Boeing 737 MAX 10 Will Likely Never Cross The Atlantic Like The Airbus A321XLR
Design limitations influence what the MAX 10 will accomplish, but that was the intention.
One Mile at a Time
KLM’s Delft Blue Dutch Houses: The Full Story Behind 107 Collectibles
When it comes to airline collectibles, there’s no airline quite as cool as KLM. The Dutch carrier offers its long haul business class passengers miniature collectible houses, which are adorable enough…
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Emirates Has Axed Airbus A380 Flights On 9 Major Routes: See List Now
Emirates has withdrawn A380 service from nine destinations as its superjumbo network evolves amid retrofits and operational disruption.
