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American Airlines shifts network strategy under new commercial leadership
American Airlines is overhauling its leadership and network strategy, pivoting from a domestic focus to premium international growth.

United Airlines shifts elite status to spend-only model with higher 2027 thresholds
United Airlines will require 32,000 qualifying dollars for its top 1K status in 2027, up from 18,000 in 2024, as it moves to a purely spend-based...

ANA Partners with Quvia for In-Flight Connectivity Insights
All Nippon Airways is deploying a new platform to monitor passenger internet experience, while American Airlines plans to re-establish Los Angeles as...

Miami pursues revenue guarantee for Japan Airlines Tokyo route
Miami officials are advancing plans for a nonstop flight to Tokyo, leveraging a minimum revenue guarantee and upcoming aircraft deliveries to...

United and Delta Add Fees to First Class as American Holds Firm
United and Delta are launching stripped-down first-class fares with fewer benefits and new fees, while American Airlines maintains an inclusive...

Houthi missile destroys Saudia A320 at Riyadh airport
A Houthi ballistic missile destroyed an empty Saudia Airbus A320 at King Khalid International Airport on October 8, 2026, halting operations and...

American Airlines to open largest Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte hub
American Airlines will build a new 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, making it the largest in its network.

Alaska Airlines Sells Breeze Airways Flights on Its Website
Alaska Airlines is now selling Breeze Airways tickets directly on its website and awarding Atmos Rewards points for those bookings under a limited...

United Airlines pilot Ibrahim Mossallam returns to flying after suspension
United Airlines pilot Ibrahim R. Mossallam, who praised the October 7 Hamas attack, returned to flying duties after a brief suspension.

Alaska Airlines seatback screens limited to premium cabins
Alaska Airlines will install inflight entertainment screens only in its Aurora business class and Premium Reserve premium economy cabins on incoming...

American Airlines Mandates Zero Involuntary Denied Boardings
American Airlines has made eliminating involuntary denied boardings a company-wide requirement, effective September 30, 2026.

American Airlines Debit Cards Launch in UK for Miles Earning
American Airlines has launched its first AAdvantage-branded debit cards in the UK, allowing customers to earn miles on everyday spending.

Alaska Airlines commits to lie-flat seats
Alaska Airlines will install 12 lie-flat Aurora Suites on at least 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets starting in 2028.

Southwest Airlines launches business credit cards
Southwest Airlines has introduced two new business credit cards, the Rapid Rewards Premier and Performance, both offering 80,000-point welcome...

Alaska Airlines to introduce Aurora suites and Premium Reserve from 2028
Alaska Airlines will introduce Aurora lie-flat suites and Premium Reserve premium economy across its Boeing 787, 737 MAX 10, and Hawaiian Airlines...

Southwest shareholders appeal fraud suit over 2022 meltdown
Shareholders are asking an appeals court to revive a securities fraud lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, dismissed despite the carrier's 2022...

Chase explores second look for denied United card applicants
Chase is exploring partnerships with private credit firms to fund a 'second-look' program for United Airlines credit card applicants it initially...

Avelo Airlines Adds Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, New Orleans
Avelo Airlines will launch four new domestic routes from McKinney National Airport (DTX) in December 2026.

SAS details new flagship lounge for Copenhagen hub in 2027
Scandinavian Airlines will open a significantly larger flagship lounge at Copenhagen Airport in June 2027.

American Airlines Expands Codeshare With Starlux
American Airlines and Starlux Airlines have upgraded their partnership to a codeshare.

Singapore Airlines Opens Expanded SilverKris Lounge
Singapore Airlines has completed the expansion of its SilverKris Business Class Lounge in Changi Airport Terminal 2.

Cranky Dorkfest 2026 Draws Crowds to LAX for Airline Displays
The Cranky Dorkfest 2026 aviation enthusiast event at Los Angeles International Airport featured static displays from five airlines.

Citi Adds Japan Airlines Transfers With 30% Bonus
Citibank has added Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as a transfer partner for its ThankYou Points, with a 30% bonus available through October 24.

Citi's AAdvantage Executive and Globe cards compared
The Points Guy compares two American Airlines cobranded credit cards, the AAdvantage Executive and AAdvantage Globe.