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Europe
Lufthansa to Buy 41 Percent of Italy’s ITA Airways for $348 Million
The Lufthansa Group has agreed to buy 41 percent of Italy's state-owned ITA Airways for €325 million ($348 million), the culmination of more than a decade of wrangling to secure…May 25th, 2023
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North America
U.S. Airlines Forecast Record Summer Despite Air Traffic Controller Shortage
U.S. airlines expect to fly a record number of travelers this summer despite a national air traffic controller shortage and other issues limiting the number of flights.May 24th, 2023
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North America
Secretary Buttigieg Warns of a Lengthy Air Traffic Control Staffing Shortage
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Tuesday of the air traffic controller shortage stretching well beyond this summer as the Federal Aviation Administration works to rebuild its ranks after the…May 23rd, 2023
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North America
What’s Next for American and JetBlue After Court Rejects Alliance
The controversial northeast alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways, dubbed a "pseudo-merger" by some, is no more. Well, in 30 days time and pending a possible appeal.May 22nd, 2023
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Latin America
Copa and Avianca Profits Underscore Strong Latin America Fundamentals
Copa Airlines and Avianca both reported strong first-quarter operating profits, a sign of good times in Latin America’s airline market.May 12th, 2023
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North America
Delta Leads Push for More Long-Distance Flights From Reagan National
Reagan National Airport, adjacent to downtown Washington, D.C., is one of just two airports in the U.S. with a perimeter that limits how far airlines can fly. While several exemptions…May 11th, 2023
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North America
JetBlue Updates High-Margin TrueBlue Loyalty Program
JetBlue Airways has joined many of its peers in updating its lucrative loyalty program, TrueBlue, to better reward those travelers who spend the most on the airline.May 10th, 2023
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Europe
Ryanair Looks East With New Boeing 737 Maxes From Its Largest Order Ever
Ryanair laid out its future growth plans Tuesday with a mega deal for up to 300 Boeing 737-10s. The planes will allow the giant discounter to continue to grow seats…May 9th, 2023
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Europe
Air France-KLM Eyes Expansion in Booming South America With Potential TAP Deal
Air France-KLM, International Airlines Group, and the Lufthansa Group shared more than just a bullish outlook for travel demand during recent investor calls. They all want a bigger piece of…May 8th, 2023
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Europe
Iberia Leads Europe’s IAG to Winter Profits
When it comes to Europe’s Big Three Airlines, it’s not even close: International Airlines Group — the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Level — is consistently…May 5th, 2023