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- Alaska Airlines Restarts Long Beach Service with New Routes and Fleet · Alaska Airlines resumes flights to Long Beach, featuring new Boeing 737 MAX routes and returning to the airport.
- Alaska launches limited Breeze flight sales with Atmos points earning · Alaska Airlines now sells select Breeze Airways flights with Atmos points rewards.
- flydubai 1073 avoided crash after first officer attacked captain mid-flight · flydubai flight 1073 safely landed after an in-flight attack by the first officer.
- Alaska Airlines Joins Transatlantic and Transpacific Joint Ventures · Alaska Air Group announced plans to join oneworld joint ventures for transatlantic and transpacific routes.
- Alaska Air Group Hosts Media Day and Live Podcast Recording with CFO Shane Tackett · Alaska Air Group hosted a media day featuring cabin tours and a live podcast interview with its CFO.
- Alaska Airlines Unveils Premium 'Aurora' Fleet and Lounge Plans · Alaska Airlines announces new B737-10 'Aurora' premium cabins and lounge expansions during investor day.
- Avelo adds third aircraft and four new routes at McKinney DTX airport · Avelo expands unlaunched McKinney DTX service with four new destinations pre-launch.
- Cranky Flier Discusses Airport Connections and Lounge Trends · Cranky Flier explores airport connection preferences and airline lounge strategies.
- Weekly Airline Industry Update: Slots, Routes, Aircraft Orders · This aviation roundup covers slot disputes, route expansions, and airline partnership news.
- Aeromexico Exits Failing Tulum Airport as Tourism Hub Struggles · Aeromexico is leaving the Tulum airport market as US and domestic airlines also cut service due to low demand.
- American Airlines Named Primary Carrier for Phoenix Sky Harbor's New West Terminal · American Airlines is designated the primary carrier for Phoenix Sky Harbor's planned new west terminal.
- Cranky Dorkfest 2026 at LAX Draws Record Crowds with Airline Giveaways · Cranky Dorkfest 2026 at LAX attracted record attendance with static displays and giveaways from multiple airlines.
- Weekly Aviation Roundup: Delta LAX Growth, airBaltic Bankruptcy, MAX Orders · This industry roundup covers airline routes, bankruptcies, labor, and aircraft order news.
- Southwest Faces Growing Competition From Alaska At San Diego Airport · Southwest leads San Diego airport but faces rising competitive pressure from Alaska Airlines.
- Cranky Dorkfest 2027 Date Set for September 18 · Organizers announce the 2027 Cranky Dorkfest will take place on September 18 at LAX.
- Southwest Airlines Southern California Performance Analysis · Southwest Airlines shows mixed performance in Southern California with Long Beach excelling and LAX underperforming.
- Southwest Airlines Achieved Dominance in Southern California Secondary Airports · Southwest Airlines methodically expanded its network to dominate secondary airports in Southern California since the 1980s.
- Flight Crews Killed On 9/11 Honored 25 Years After Attacks · Aviation blog honors on-duty flight crew members killed during the 2001 9/11 attacks.
- Hawaiian Airlines App Glitch Causes Check-In Issues on Maui Trip · A travel blogger reports a Hawaiian Airlines app error canceled reservations, forcing airport check-in and causing flight delays.
- Cranky Flier hosts live Air Show episode with Alaska Airlines president · The Air Show podcast hosts a live show featuring Alaska Airlines President Shane Tackett to discuss recent airline news.
- Aviation Analyst Argues American Airlines Should Prioritize Latin America for A321XLR Fleet · Aviation analyst argues American Airlines should prioritize Latin America over Europe for its new A321XLR aircraft.
- Weekly Aviation Roundup: Southwest Lounges, Routes And Airline Updates · Aviation industry roundup covers new lounges, route expansions, slots and cabin updates.
- JetBlue Launches BlueFirst Domestic First Class To Boost Revenue · JetBlue introduces BlueFirst domestic first class across non-Mint fleet to increase revenue.
- July 2026 US Airline Delay Duration Performance Analysis · Analysis evaluates US airline delay length distributions using July 2026 Anuvu flight data.
- United CEO Claims American De-Hubbing O'Hare Would Benefit Chicago · United CEO Scott Kirby argues American exiting O'Hare would help Chicago travelers.
- United, American Airlines Announce New International Summer Routes · United and American Airlines revealed major new international route plans this week.
- American Airlines Announces Modest Summer 2027 Plans Amid Delivery Delays · American Airlines reveals limited Summer 2027 route additions due to aircraft delivery delays.
- Cranky Flier Adds Flexible Email Subscription Options for Events · Cranky Flier introduces new subscription tiers allowing users to receive event-only or all-news emails for free.
- United Airlines Adds 10 New International Routes for Summer 2026 · United Airlines launches 14 new routes across five hubs, including Pacific and European destinations.
- airBaltic Shrinks Fleet to 36 Planes Amid Winter Demand and Engine Issues · airBaltic reduces fleet to 36 aircraft by end of 2026, pivoting to Riga base and Lufthansa partnerships.