13+ hour, 56+ min ago   (165+ words) Scott Kirby is targeting Miami International for United expansion, citing available gates and Latin American growth. American Airlines faces razor-thin margins and heavy debt despite record revenue. A direct challenge there could pressure American’s fortress hub strategy. Sep 13 · 7:39 PM · 1 min…...

16+ hour, 15+ min ago   (105+ words) insideflyer.com American Airlines reports a 30% year-over-year jump in AAdvantage signups, largely driven by free Wi-Fi access requirements. New members are treated as credit card leads, though many join only for internet. Loyalty conversion remains low without meaningful engagement beyond…...

1+ day, 15+ min ago   (145+ words) insideflyer.com Delta ended its final DC-9 passenger flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta in 2014. That marked the end of the last US hub where the aging jet still made economic sense. The aircraft had flown nearly 50 years in scheduled US service....

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (175+ words) Doug Parker, ex-CEO of American Airlines, recalled how carriers united to secure federal aid after 9/11. He credits that cooperation for later pandemic bailouts. Critics note his narrative omits factual discrepancies and downplays worker impacts. Sep 10 · 8:34 PM · 1 min Parker described post…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (153+ words) insideflyer.com United CEO aims to end flight attendant apologies United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby seeks to eliminate the need for flight attendants to apologize by improving core operations. He links staff pride to reliable tech, modern cabins, and on-time…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (184+ words) Virgin Atlantic is removing 30 seats from ten A330-900neos to add 16 Upper Class suites and 10 premium economy seats. The move follows a $745 million loan secured against Heathrow slots. It prioritizes high-yield travelers over volume on transatlantic routes. Sep 10 · 10:00 AM · 1 min Ten new…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (181+ words) United Airlines launched its Elevated Polaris business class on select 787-9s, featuring 64 suite-style seats with closing privacy doors. Award availability is limited to cardholders at 90,000 miles. Some features like Wi-Fi and audio systems still need refinement. Sep 9 · 10:00 PM · 1 min The new…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (176+ words) Air Canada launched basic business class fares in July 2026 with fewer perks than standard tickets. But Aeroplan elites and credit card holders bypass most restrictions. That makes these cheaper fares surprisingly valuable for frequent travelers. Sep 9 · 7:00 PM · 1 min Basic business…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (127+ words) insideflyer.com La Compagnie will launch five weekly all-business flights from Newark to Dusseldorf starting April 23, 2027. The Airbus A321LR route fills a gap left since Eurowings suspended service in 2020. Fares begin at $2,428.50 one way. Sep 9 · 5:30 PM · 1 min The airline will deploy…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (167+ words) United Airlines is piloting mobile app food delivery to departure gates at Newark Liberty. The service, via OTG, starts at Terminal C gates 125-138. Passengers can order meals or essentials like chargers, with no service fee. Sep 9 · 7:18 PM · 1 min The trial…...