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Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports

https://www.streetinsider.com/dr/news.php?id=26376596&gfv=1

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16d ago

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Hawaiian airlines finalizes a330 business class suites

Hawaiian Airlines has finalized its new Business Class Suites on the Airbus A330, introducing a refreshed premium cabin experience for long-haul travelers. The updated product features fully lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, and a design inspired by Hawaiian island...

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20d ago

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LAX People Mover (APM) 99.3% complete but delayed again due to permitting and utility issues

I reviewed the February 2026 LINXS status report for the LAX Automated People Mover (APM), and the project is reportedly 99.3% complete. However, the opening has now been pushed back to August 3, 2026. The delay appears to be caused by several unresolved issues, including...

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1month ago

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Alaska Airlines announces acquisition of JetBlue in $1.58B deal

Alaska Airlines has reportedly agreed to acquire JetBlue Airways in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.58 billion. The deal, which is still pending regulatory approval, is expected to combine Alaska’s West Coast and Pacific route network with JetBlue’s East Coast and Caribbean...

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1month ago

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TIL that in 2024, an 18-year-old’s Honda Pilot suddenly accelerated to about 113 mph and couldn’t be stopped with the brakes, traveling for around 20 minutes across state lines before being safely stopped in a controlled collision. people.com

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1month ago

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E3 Sentry in Saudi Arabia

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1month ago

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: Air India sent the wrong 777… and turned it back mid-flight over China timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Saw this and had to double check it was real. Air India apparently sent the wrong Boeing 777 from Delhi to Canada, and only realized after it was already over China… then told it to turn around and go back. Can’t imagine being on that flight and suddenly heading back the other...

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1month ago

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Cleaner charged after keeping $9K watch left behind on Delta flight ksl.com

A passenger apparently left an Omega watch worth around $7k to $9k on a Delta flight. The plane got cleaned after landing, and one of the cleaners found the watch but kept it instead of turning it in. The watch eventually showed up at a pawn shop, and the serial number flagged...

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1month ago

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UAE reopening Dubai airport during conflict feels reckless

I honestly can’t understand why the government decided to reopen DXB during an active conflict. It feels extremely risky and reckless. There are reports of interceptions happening near aircraft, and all it would take is one mistake for thousands of people to die instantly. That...

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1month ago

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Spirit planning to recall furloughed pilots before summer cnbc.com

Just saw the news that Spirit Airlines plans to recall pilots who were previously furloughed, apparently to help stabilize operations ahead of the busy summer travel season. Considering how many pilots and crew were furloughed during the airline’s restructuring and bankruptcy...

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2month ago

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How does Svetlana Dali keep getting past airport security?

I saw the story about her sneaking onto a transatlantic United flight and not being noticed until later. Apparently this isn’t even the first time she’s done something like this. What I don’t get is how someone can repeatedly get through security and onto a plane without a valid...

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2month ago

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Southwest finally spreading out Basic seats on empty flights

This honestly should have been the plan from day one. Cramming all the basic fares together in the back even when the plane is half empty never made much sense. Especially for an airline that used to be all about open seating. Good to see they’re automating it instead of making...

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2month ago

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747-400 or A380 for a 13 hour flight… which would you pick?

Got a choice coming up: SIN to FRA on a Lufthansa 747-400 or BKK to MUC on an A380 Never flown either type. I’ve done the 747-8 before, but not the -400. If I could afford business, I’d pick the 747 upper deck instantly. But realistically I’ll be in economy. So no upper deck...

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2month ago

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More proof airlines are basically credit card companies now cnbc.com

I know the article is about United, but let’s be real… when one major airline tweaks its loyalty program around credit card spend, the others usually aren’t far behind. Feels like frequent flyer programs are less about flying and more about pushing co-branded cards at this...

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2month ago

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Frontier growing faster in Atlanta than Denver

Saw an article saying Frontier’s expansion in Atlanta is now outpacing Denver, which is kind of wild considering DEN has basically been their longtime stronghold. Looks like they’re really doubling down on ATL lately. Curious if this means more routes, more frequency, or just...

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2month ago

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New Alaska 787 Spotted at HNL

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2month ago

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Incheon becoming a key gateway for Alaska? Interesting strategy koreatimes.co.kr

Saw this Korea Times piece quoting Alaska directly and it’s pretty clear they’re serious about ICN. They’re framing Incheon not just as a Korea route, but as a broader gateway to Southeast Asia and even China via connections. That’s ambitious for Alaska. The onboard touches are...

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2month ago

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Lufthansa adding a 3rd meal option in long haul Economy from 2026

Honestly… small change, but kind of nice? Three mains instead of two doesn’t sound revolutionary, but on a long haul when both options are “chicken or pasta you don’t want,” that third choice could matter. Printed menus and proper amenity kits in Economy is interesting too....

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2month ago

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Frontier’s new leadership and big cost-cutting plans bizjournals.com

https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2026/02/11/frontier-airlines-dempsey-cost-cutting-earnings.html

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2month ago

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Spirit recalling 500 FA

Congrats to those heading back to work.

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2month ago

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United employees donated 17,000+ Pokémon cards after a kid lost his binder at DEN

Saw this and honestly didn’t expect to feel anything… but yeah, this one got me. A 7 year old lost his Pokémon binder at Denver. They couldn’t find it. Instead of just saying “sorry,” 88+ United employees sent in their own cards. Ended up giving him 17,569 cards. That number is...

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2month ago

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Leaked AA employee call hints at real improvements ahead? viewfromthewing.com

Saw some details from a leaked American Airlines employee call and, honestly, this is the most optimistic I’ve felt about AA in a while. Supposedly coming soon: Better transparency around delays and cancellations Free WiFi expanding to widebodies too More lounge related updates...

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2month ago

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SMH, What will they change moving forward?

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3month ago

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SAS opts for Dubai World Central instead of Dubai International on its return to the UAE enginecowl.com

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3month ago

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Only 4 of the old white Spirit planes are still flying. Didn’t think any were left.

Saw one of the old white “Skittles” Spirit planes on my flight today and it honestly caught me off guard. Thought those were long gone. Went down a little rabbit hole after landing and apparently there are only four of them still active. All from around 2014, so they’re probably...

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