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Southwest CEO says airline ‘actively pursuing’ network of airport lounges
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Southwest CEO says airline ‘actively pursuing’ network of airport lounges

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., November 7, 2025. Tim Evans | Reuters Southwest Airlines is “actively pursuing” the possibility of opening a network of airport lounges, CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC on Wednesday, as the airline industry continues to fight over premium travelers. “I think […]

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‘Not much the government can do’ on IndiGo crisis: Aviation expert
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‘Not much the government can do’ on IndiGo crisis: Aviation expert

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Harsh Vardhan, Chairman of Starair Consulting, evaluates the impact of the government’s actions against IndiGo on the carrier and India’s continuously growing aviation sector. Source

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India set to top Asia’s air passenger market over next three years: Airports Council International
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India set to top Asia’s air passenger market over next three years: Airports Council International

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Stefano Baronci of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East describes the flight cancellation issues at Indian carrier IndiGo as a “transitional setback”. He emphasized that these disruptions do not change the medium- and long-term outlook, in which India’s air passenger market will lead […]

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United maintains elite status requirements for 2027, but here’s what’s changing
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United maintains elite status requirements for 2027, but here’s what’s changing

A traveler speaks to an agent at the United Airlines desk at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on November 25, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Kamil Krzaczynski | Afp | Getty Images United Airlines is joining Delta Air Lines in holding steady its requirements to earn elite frequent flyer status next year […]

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The operator of India’s largest airline sees shares tumble after thousands of cancelations
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The operator of India’s largest airline sees shares tumble after thousands of cancelations

Passengers seen in heavy rush and chaos at the IndiGo counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 after a technical glitch at IndiGo caused delays and cancellations of multiple flights on Dec. 4, 2025 in New Delhi, India. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Shares of Interglobe Aviation, operator of India’s largest […]

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Trump administration waives  million fine for Southwest Airlines’ 2022 holiday meltdown
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Trump administration waives $11 million fine for Southwest Airlines’ 2022 holiday meltdown

A Southwest plane and baggage carts at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Trump administration said it will forgive the last $11 million of a civil fine against Southwest Airlines that stems from the carrier’s 2022 holiday meltdown that […]

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India warns IndiGo of regulatory action and takes action to cap airfare surge
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India warns IndiGo of regulatory action and takes action to cap airfare surge

India’s aviation watchdog on Saturday warned airline IndiGo of regulatory action after it canceled thousands of flights over the last week, stranding passengers and forcing government action to limit a surge in airfares caused by the crisis. The country’s biggest airline, IndiGo canceled the flights because of a shortage of pilots after it failed to plan […]

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The operator of India’s largest airline sees shares tumble after thousands of cancelations
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India’s largest airline melts down after new crew rest rules

Passengers seen in heavy rush and chaos at the IndiGo counter at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 after a technical glitch at IndiGo caused delays and cancellations of multiple flights on Dec. 4, 2025 in New Delhi, India. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Air travel across India was in turmoil for a fourth […]

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Southwest Airlines cuts outlook on government shutdown demand hit, higher fuel costs
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Southwest Airlines cuts outlook on government shutdown demand hit, higher fuel costs

Planes line up on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport on Nov. 10, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Southwest Airlines cut its 2025 earnings forecast on Friday, citing a demand dip during the federal government shutdown, the longest ever. The carrier said it expects 2025 earnings before interest and taxes of […]

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Electric aircraft maker Beta Technologies posts strong revenue growth in first report since going public
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Electric aircraft maker Beta Technologies posts strong revenue growth in first report since going public

Fully electric battery powered ALIA CTOL, CX300 single engine airplane, manufactured by Beta Technologies, performs during the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show (Salon international de l’aeronautique et de l’espace – SIAE) at the ParisLe Bourget Airport, in Le Bourget, north of Paris, France on June 18, 2025. Mustafa Yalcin | Anadolu | […]

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