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49 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Delta Wins DOT Court Battle; American Returns Seatback Screens · Federal court allows Delta and Aeromexico to continue their joint venture, while American Airlines plans to reinstall seatback screens.
• Hawaiian and American Airlines Delays Force Family to Switch to Southwest for Hawaii Trip · Severe delays by Hawaiian and American Airlines forced a family to scramble and book a Southwest flight to Kona instead.
• American Airlines Reverses Course to Add In-Seat Video and Premium Seats · American Airlines plans to reintroduce in-seat video screens and expand premium seating on its domestic fleet.
• American Airlines Reorganizes Leadership Amid Skepticism of Change · American Airlines reshuffles executive roles, but an analyst questions the depth of the changes.
• Cranky Flier Blog Celebrates 20 Years of Aviation Coverage · Author reflects on two decades of writing, 4.3 million words, and community growth for the aviation blog Cranky Flier.
• Air Canada Sells Aeroplan Stake; Delta Expands Austin-Paris Route · Air Canada sells a 25% stake in Aeroplan for $2 billion while Delta launches daily Austin-Paris flights.
• Allegiant Posts Record Q2 Earnings; FAA Certifies Boeing 737-7 MAX · Allegiant Air reported record Q2 revenue and profit following its merger with Sun Country, while the FAA certified the Boeing 737-7 MAX.
• Retired Captain Reveals Real-Life Hijj Flight Scam Behind Novel · Steve Borgess shares the true story of a shady 1970s cargo operation that inspired his novel Flying Crooked.
• Trump's $22.5B Dulles Airport Plan Criticized as Costly and Unrealistic · Cranky Flier criticizes President Trump's plan to modernize Dulles Airport as financially unrealistic and overly ambitious.
• Cranky Flier Criticizes Grand Plan to Remake Washington's Dulles Airport · A travel blogger argues that the White House's plan to remake Dulles International Airport is unrealistic grandstanding.
• JetBlue Earnings Beat, First Class Expands, Delta Tests In-Flight Betting · JetBlue reported strong Q2 earnings and launches BlueFirst, while Allegiant and Delta introduce new premium and gaming services.
• Allegiant Airlines Adds Free Drinks and First Class Following Sun Country Merger · Allegiant Airlines introduces free beverages and a limited First Class cabin after merging with Sun Country.
• Cranky Dorkfest 2026 RSVPs Open for LAX Ramp Visit and Main Event · Cranky Dorkfest 2026 opens RSVPs for a September 19 LAX ramp visit and main event.
• Analysis of US Airline Fleet Modernization Speeds and Strategies · Airlines vary widely in adopting new aircraft technology, with United leading and Delta lagging behind.
• LAX SkyLink Contractors Sue City Over Metering Cabinet Dispute · LINXS consortium files lawsuit against LAWA over metering cabinet issues and project delays at LAX SkyLink.
• American Airlines CEO Outlines Domestic Premium Strategy Amid Delta's Asia Expansion · American Airlines CEO Robert Isom outlines a domestic-focused premium strategy while Delta expands into Asia.
• JetBlue Wins Spirit Slots at LaGuardia; Airlines Report Mixed Earnings · JetBlue acquired Spirit's LaGuardia slots for $58.5 million while airlines report varied Q2 financial results.
• LAX SkyLink People Mover Delayed to 2026 Amid Contractor Lawsuit · The LAX SkyLink train project faces further delays until at least October 2026 due to a lawsuit between the airport and contractors.
• Alaska Airlines to Fly B737s on Hawaiian Interisland Routes Starting Fall 2026 · Alaska Airlines will operate B737-800 flights between Honolulu and Maui starting October 2026 as a temporary measure.
• Senior Hawaiian Crew Delivers Exceptional Service on Paid Meal Trial · A veteran Hawaiian Airlines crew provided outstanding hospitality during a trial of new paid pre-ordered meals.
• Southwest Airlines Reduces Hawaii Interisland Flights and Restructures Mainland Connections · Southwest Airlines cuts Hawaii interisland flights to 32 daily and consolidates mainland connections through Las Vegas and Honolulu.
• United Reports $805M Profit; Southwest Expands Spring Schedule · United Airlines posted $805 million Q2 profit while Southwest adds 19 new routes for spring travel.
• Airlines Raise Fares as Industry Consolidation Boosts Pricing Power · Major US airlines are raising fares permanently due to industry consolidation and strong demand despite rising fuel costs.
• Pan Am's Internal German Service Dominated West Berlin Air Traffic in 1980 · SkyGo data reveals Pan Am flew more domestic flights in West Germany than in the US in 1980.
• Cranky Flier's Last Hawaiian Hot Pocket Before Era Ends · A travel blogger documents his final Hawaiian Airlines hot pocket before the snack becomes a paid upgrade.
• Cranky Flier Criticizes CEO Shane Tackett's Offseason Travel Strategy · Cranky Flier argues CEO Shane Tackett prioritizes fun over education in his offseason travel plans.
• Delta Q2 Profit Falls Amid Rising Fuel Costs; Unveils Basic Premium Fares · Delta Air Lines reported Q2 revenue near $20 billion but profit dropped to $1.6 billion due to soaring fuel expenses.
• JetZero Media Day Highlights Military Jet1 Demonstrator and Certification Path · JetZero Media Day revealed progress on the military Jet1 demonstrator and FAA certification milestones for the Z4 aircraft.
• Delta Airlines Faces Operational Decline Despite Past Reliability Brand · Delta Airlines struggles with cancellations and on-time performance as it adjusts block times and faces pilot staffing shortages.
• Avelo Airlines Launches Service from McKinney, Texas to Major Vacation Destinations · Avelo Airlines begins flights from McKinney, Texas to Orlando, Las Vegas, and other leisure hubs starting November 11.