As U.S. carriers are required to install physical secondary barriers on all newly manufactured aircraft delivered after Aug. 25, the Air Line Pilots Association International is calling on the FAA to extend that mandate to every in-service aircraft.

WestJet has just completed retrofits on “densified” aircraft to reverse previously increased seating capacity; Carbon Analysis considers this effect and assesses WestJet’s overall efficiency.

Lufthansa's ambitious restructuring program based on fleet renewal, AOC reduction and higher productivity targets faces setbacks.

Eurowings expands premium seating on A320neo fleet, offering enhanced comfort and service on medium-haul routes including Berlin-Dubai flights.

WestJet retrofits densified 737s, restores legroom and upgrades former Swoop and Sunwing fleets with premium seating, Wi-Fi and refreshed interiors.

Continuing to expand premium options as it works to close a margin gap, American Airlines will return seatback screens to the narrowbody fleet in addition to other retrofits and upgrades.

Air France extended its La Premiere service to flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports, marking the seventh CDG-U.S. route on which the new first class product is being offered.

Smaller U.S. airlines are working to grow loyalty programs into more meaningful shock absorbers, seeing growth in co-brand credit cards bolstered by their rollouts of new premium offerings.