Spirit Airlines has grounded its fleet and begun winding down operations after talks over a $500 million rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed.
May is set to be one of the busiest months for transatlantic route launches, with airlines across North America and Europe opening a wave of new services.
Fiji Airways will suspend service between Nadi and Dallas-Fort Worth in September as rising fuel costs and shifting demand prompt the carrier to retrench on one of its longest-haul routes.
Alaska Airlines has launched its first route to Europe, inaugurating daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Rome Fiumicino.
Europe’s regional airports are facing an “existential threat” from rising jet fuel prices, fragile demand and mounting policy pressures, ACI Europe warns.
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base and halve capacity at the airport from winter 2026-27, citing rising costs and an uncompetitive operating environment.
Canada approved a hike in flights to China as the two countries take further steps to rebuild air connectivity—although capacity is below pre-pandemic levels.
Iberia will suspend flights to Cuba in June, citing the country’s “exceptional situation” in which jet fuel has run out and the island faces an energy crisis.
