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Delta Air Lines announces March quarter 2026 financial results

Source: Delta Air Lines Delivered March quarter earnings in line with initial guidance on broad demand strength driving better-than-expected revenue performance Guiding to low-teens revenue growth in the June quarter on flat capacity growth, reflecting strong demand momentum, meaningful capacity reductions, and rapid actions to recapture higher fuel Expect June quarter pre-tax profit of around $1 billion, on a more than $2 billion increase in fuel expense at the forward curve  Continuing to strengthen investment-grade balance sheet, with adjusted net debt below 2019 levels Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. "Delta’s results underscore the power of our brand and the durability of our financial foundation," said Ed [...]

2026-04-09T09:29:15+03:00April 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA leaders to headline American Airlines safety conference

Source: American Airlines U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will headline the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) Industry Forum on April 29 at the Robert L. Crandall Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Duffy will be joined in conversation by American CEO Robert Isom on the state of aviation safety in 2026. "It is an honor to welcome Secretary Duffy to talk to leaders across the transportation industry about our top priority — safety,” Isom said. “American has long been a leader in the advancement of safety initiatives in partnership with the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and the rest of the aviation industry. This forum plays a key role in the future of transportation safety.” The following day, Deputy [...]

2026-04-09T09:09:13+03:00April 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet opens the door to more seamless global connectivity with new interline booking capabilities

Source: WestJet Guests can now book interline itineraries with Copa Airlines (Copa) on WestJet.com, the WestJet app or through the WestJet contact centre, and earn WestJet Rewards throughout the entire itinerary WestJet guests can book interline itineraries comprised of both WestJet and interline partner segments through the airline's website and contact centre. This significant enhancement will allow WestJet guests to eventually access hundreds of new destinations across six continents with nearly 50 interline partners, including its launch partner Copa, which is available for booking today. By the end of 2026, WestJet will enable direct channel sales with more than 10 interline partners, adding more than 100 net-new destinations through the airline's world leading partner airline networks. "Direct channel booking for [...]

2026-04-09T09:27:38+03:00April 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Aerios Announces Berry Aviation As Its Next Customer for the Carrier App

Source: Aerios The Carrier App replaces legacy technology to streamline quote generation for Berry’s customers. Quote turnaround times have been significantly reduced, and consistency across all quotations has improved substantially. Aerios, a leading developer of software solutions for the air cargo charter industry and a member of CargoTech, has announced a new partnership with Berry Aviation, a US-based company operating on-demand domestic cargo services for the automotive market. With the implementation of Aerios’ Carrier App, Berry has replaced legacy technology and significantly improved its quoting speed, accuracy, and operational visibility. Air cargo charter remains highly reliant on legacy systems and manual workflows, which can create bottlenecks and introduce manual errors, particularly in fast-moving domestic markets where response time directly impacts [...]

2026-04-09T08:39:12+03:00April 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Delta Sync welcomes The New York Times onboard: World-class journalism, games and more to discover

Source: Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Members can now enjoy 24-hour complimentary access to The New York Times both during their flight and after landing. The partnership brings award-winning journalism, games and more into Delta’s premium, content-rich in-flight entertainment experience. Delta is partnering with The New York Times to bring one of the world’s most trusted brands on board, enriching the travel experience with journalism, games, audio and more. And it doesn’t stop when the plane lands: Eligible SkyMiles Members get 24 hours of complimentary access to all of The Times, so they can keep reading, listening and playing, wherever their journey takes them. For many customers, The New York Times is already part of their everyday routine—a connection that proved [...]

2026-04-08T14:14:47+03:00April 8th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Tests a Third-Party, Alternative Dispute Resolution Process to Resolve APPR Cases

Source: Air Canada Carrier launching trial to test new approach to settle customer claims Air Canada today said it is beginning a limited pilot of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to test its effectiveness in settling customer claims for compensation filed under Canada's Airline Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR). For the test, the airline is inviting randomly selected customers to volunteer to transfer information from their outstanding CTA claims to an independent and impartial third-party ADR provider that will decide on their claims within 90 days after full information is received from both parties. Outcomes decided under the pilot will not be binding on customers, unless they accept them. Following the pilot, Air Canada will evaluate the results and consult [...]

2026-04-08T13:28:32+03:00April 8th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Pops the Cork on Santa Rosa Service Paired with Sip and Ship Program for Wine Lovers Starting April 24

Source: Southwest Airlines Travelers can toast to a new destination and fly a case of wine home “on the house” Southwest Airlines Co. began service in Santa Rosa, California’s Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport today. To celebrate the airline’s wine country expansion, Southwest® will introduce a new Sip and Ship™ program1, which will allow Southwest Customers to check one case of wine at no cost from select West Coast locations starting later this month. “We’re excited to open the door to more of California’s incredible destinations, especially the stunning wine region of Sonoma County, as we add our 14th airport to our already best-in-industry intra-California service,” said Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines®. “By adding service to [...]

2026-04-08T14:24:22+03:00April 8th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Azul announces management transition

Source: Azul Linhas Aéreas Azul S.A., the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Company's Board of Directors has been informed of the resignation of Mr. Alexandre Malfitani from his positions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Investor Relations Officer (IRO) of the Company. His resignation is effective on April 20th, 2026. “Alex Malfitani is one of Azul’s founders and has been truly instrumental in shaping the company we are today. He played a pivotal role in building our financial and strategic foundation and was behind several of our most meaningful initiatives. We are profoundly grateful to Alex for his exceptional leadership, his unwavering dedication, and the [...]

2026-04-07T19:00:33+03:00April 7th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Brings the Sun Next Winter! New Flights to the Canary Islands, Plus More Vacation Options from Coast-to-Coast

Source: Air Canada New flights from Toronto and Montréal to Tenerife, the only non-stop services between North America and the Canary Islands New Air Canada destinations of Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida*, and Mazatlán* Significant expansion to sun markets from the West coast, plus more routes to Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico from across Canada Expanded hotel and cruise offered through Air Canada Vacations Air Canada has announced it has added several new winter vacation destinations for the Winter 2026-27 season to its global network, including the only non-stop flights from North America to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The airline has also added Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida* and Mazatlán* as new destinations, plus several new non-stop flights to sought-after Caribbean [...]

2026-04-07T18:41:36+03:00April 7th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

First KLM A350 Moves to Final Assembly Line

Source: KLM A major milestone in KLM’s fleet renewal: KLM’s first Airbus A350 is now on the Final Assembly Line at Airbus in Toulouse. Here, all the major components come together and the aircraft takes its final shape—the tail already features the signature KLM livery. KLM expects to take delivery of its first A350 by the end of the summer. The Airbus A350 represents an important step towards a cleaner and quieter fleet. Compared to the Boeing 777-200ER, the A350 consumes 25% less fuel and has a 40% smaller noise footprint. For passengers, the A350 sets a new standard in comfort, offering the quietest cabin in its class, improved air quality, and higher cabin pressure. Pilots benefit from a fully [...]

2026-04-06T14:46:27+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|