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Daily Memo: Up Against The Wall: Lawsuits Airlines Should Avoid

Jul 09, 2026
Two airlines are defending themselves against lawsuits because they have described seats located against solid walls as window seats and, in many cases, charged extra for the “benefit.”

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Middle East Capacity Rebounds Amid Fresh Uncertainty

Jul 09, 2026
Middle East airlines recover capacity after airspace closures but renewed military tensions and restrictions threaten the region’s fragile rebound.
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Delta Expands Basic Fares In Premium Cabins

Jul 09, 2026
Delta expands basic fares in premium cabins, offering tiered pricing for First, Premium Select and Delta One with varying perks and restrictions.
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Saudia Cargo Expands With Four Boeing 777-200 Freighters

Jul 07, 2026
Saudia Cargo is expanding its dedicated freighter fleet with four Boeing 777-200 aircraft as part of its long-term growth strategy.
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African Airlines Turn To Secondary Market, Aircraft Backlog Tops 17,000

Jul 07, 2026
The secondary aircraft market has become increasingly vital for regional aviation, particularly in Africa, even as a persistent global supply backlog complicates carriers’ access to aircraft,
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Azul Revamps Airbus Widebody Fleet To Lower Leasing Costs

Jul 09, 2026
Azul restructures its Airbus widebody fleet to cut lease costs, reduce liabilities and sustain momentum after exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
FlyORO’s AlphaLite sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending system
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Menzies, Singapore's FlyORO Explore SAF Distribution In Europe

Jun 30, 2026
FlyORO Technologies and Menzies Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore deployment of FlyORO’s AlphaLite SAF blending system at European airports served by Menzies.
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Southwest Adds Air Premia As Interline, Taps Klarna For Partnership

Jul 08, 2026
Southwest Airlines has announced new partnerships expanding both its reach and roster of payment options.
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Wizz Air Focuses On Being A Reliable Partner For Airports, Travelers

Jul 07, 2026
Wizz Air refocuses its network strategy, improves on-time performance and plans to add Starlink Wi-Fi to its fleet while maintaining ULCC principles.
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United Targets Cartagena As U.S.-Colombia Market Reshapes

Jun 30, 2026
United Airlines will open two new nonstop routes to Cartagena, Colombia, in December, adding year-round service from Houston Bush Intercontinental and Washington Dulles.
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Venezuela Flight Resumptions Impacted By Airport Constraints

Jul 09, 2026
European airlines face operational disruptions as they resume flights to Venezuela, with capacity constraints at Valencia's Arturo Michelena Airport.
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Starlux Chairman: ‘We Have To Grow Fast’

Jul 06, 2026
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is pushing on with its ambitious growth plan after taking delivery of its third A350-1000 from Airbus.

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