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Asia-Pacific
Geopolitics Get in Way of Resuming U.S.-China Flights as Demand Surges
The Chinese government will lift Covid-era travel restrictions this weekend, on January 8. While international travel demand to the country is expected to surge, airline schedules will take some time…January 6th, 2023
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North America
American and JetBlue Await U.S. Antitrust Decision With Implications for Spirit Takeover
A U.S. judge could any day rule in the Department of Justice's antitrust suit against American Airlines and JetBlue Airways' alliance in Boston and New York, with their decision having…January 5th, 2023
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Europe
European Airlines Could Face Steep Operational Challenges in 2023
Europe's air traffic manager, Eurocontrol, is warning of potentially “huge challenges" to the continued recovery of air travel on the continent this year. Matching capacity to demand, and keeping delays…January 4th, 2023
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North America
Southwest Faces an Estimated $500 Million Hit From Holiday Flights Fiasco
Southwest Airlines could face a roughly $500 million revenue hit from its meltdown during the year-end holiday season that resulted in thousands of cancelled flights and disrupted trips.January 3rd, 2023
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Europe
Italy Prepping to Sell ITA Airways Stake to Lufthansa for $250 Million
To the patient belong the spoils, this they could say of the privatization of Italy's ITA Airways. The Lufthansa Group appears poised to win the contest for the state-owned carrier,…December 23rd, 2022
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Europe
Bankrupt SAS Losses Mount Even as It Plans 2023 Expansion
The red ink continued to flow at bankrupt SAS in November even as the airline plans for a strong summer travel season next year.December 22nd, 2022
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North America
Aviation Supplier AAR Bullish on Air Travel Recovery, Aircraft Production Delays
Aviation industry supplier AAR is optimistic on the future as the strong travel recovery coupled with production challenges at Airbus and Boeing are driving increased demand for its maintenance and…December 21st, 2022
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North America
Over-Leveraged American Airlines Takes Another Big Step to Pay Down Debt
American Airlines leadership knows they have a debt problem. That's why the carrier is aggressively repaying its obligations with an unexpected payment of more than $1 billion this week. Merry…December 20th, 2022
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North America
Mesa Airlines Deal With United Latest Fallout of U.S. Pilot Shortage
Mesa Airlines is going all in with its partners United Airlines and DHL after being dropped by long-time associate American Airlines, the latest shakeout from the U.S. pilot shortage.December 19th, 2022
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North America
What’s New on LAX’s $6 Billion Expansion Project Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Los Angeles International Airport is moving forward with two long anticipated terminal expansions aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2028 Olympics at one of the busiest airports in the…December 16th, 2022