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Standing After Landing Sparks Airline Etiquette Debate
travel3 days ago

Standing After Landing Sparks Airline Etiquette Debate

Southwest Airlines’ playful post about not getting off faster by standing as soon as the seatbelt sign turns off has reignited a debate about post‑landing manners. Etiquette experts say the impulse to stretch or grab bags is common for comfort and efficiency, but standing in the aisle too early can block others and invade personal space. The consensus is to remain seated until it’s safe, calmly collect belongings, and rely on flight attendants to maintain order as deplaning proceeds.

via Fox News|
#airlines#deplaning#etiquette
EasyJet stock soars on Castlelake’s renewed $7.3B privatization bid
business5 days ago

EasyJet stock soars on Castlelake’s renewed $7.3B privatization bid

EasyJet shares jumped to a 52-week high after Castlelake raised its bid to £5.5 billion ($7.3 billion) to take the airline private, offering $6.90 per share with an Aug. 3 deadline to firm up the offer. The deal comes as airlines face jet-fuel costs and EasyJet reports a £552 million pre-tax loss for the six months to March 31 despite revenue rising to £4 billion, with Castlelake saying it would support growth and fleet modernization if the deal goes through.

via CNBC|
#airlines#business#castlelake
Castlelake advances £5.5bn cash bid to take EasyJet private
business5 days ago

Castlelake advances £5.5bn cash bid to take EasyJet private

US private credit group Castlelake and EasyJet have agreed in principle to a £6.90-a-share cash offer, valuing the airline at about £5.5bn on a fully diluted basis and extending the bid deadline to August 3; the deal would take EasyJet private if a firm offer emerges, following several prior approaches that EasyJet deemed undervaluing the company. The board said it would be minded to recommend the proposal, and the shares rose after the announcement as discussions around due diligence and ownership structure continued ahead of any possible higher bid based on additional information.

via Financial Times|
#airlines#business#castlelake
Jet fuel crunch locks Russian flights in economic limbo, Azimuth warns
business16 days ago

Jet fuel crunch locks Russian flights in economic limbo, Azimuth warns

Azimuth Airlines says Russia’s jet-fuel shortage, worsened by supplier cuts and refinery disruptions tied to Ukrainian attacks, has made operating flights economically pointless on both domestic and international routes; fuel prices have surged, alternative suppliers can’t cover demand, and the airline has urged the Energy Ministry to intervene as regional supply restrictions and production declines bite.

via Meduza|
#airlines#aviation#business
EU Bans Parental Seat Fees in New Passenger Rights Reform
world28 days ago

EU Bans Parental Seat Fees in New Passenger Rights Reform

The EU reached a passenger-rights reform banning airlines from charging parents to sit beside their children and prohibiting seating fees for under-14s next to a parent; the package leaves the existing delay compensation (€250–€600) intact and does not push through other controversial changes like lower payouts or a ban on carry-on fees. It also requires ticket websites to display prices that include hand luggage. The measure awaits formal adoption by member states and lawmakers before taking effect, after earlier negotiations stalled on broader reforms.

via The Straits Times|
#airlines#aviation#eu
Houston Man Arrested After Sneaking Onto United Flight With Fake Boarding Pass
us-news1 month ago

Houston Man Arrested After Sneaking Onto United Flight With Fake Boarding Pass

A 25-year-old Houston man, Abdulrahman Oriyomi, was arrested after allegedly using a fraudulent boarding pass to try to board United Airlines Flight 469 from Houston to Los Angeles on May 18. Surveillance shows him bypassing staff, boarding once the line was distracted, and then hiding in the cabin bathroom as the full flight filled; a passenger alerted a flight attendant and the plane returned to the gate for checks. The boarding pass was found fraudulent; Oriyomi gave the alias “Mr. Lopez” but no such passenger existed, and the flight was delayed about three hours. He faces a felony charge of intentionally impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility and is being held for bail review.

via NBC News|
#airlines#aviation-security#crime
EU flight-delay rules gain stronger consumer protections while keeping payouts intact
world1 month ago

EU flight-delay rules gain stronger consumer protections while keeping payouts intact

The EU is nearing final adoption of EC261 reforms that preserve current compensation levels (€250-€600) while adding consumer-friendly rules: airlines would have to proactively notify eligible passengers, provide a compensation-claim link within 48 hours of scheduled arrival, disclose the disruption cause (including extraordinary circumstances), and pay or justify refusals within 30 days. The changes are expected to win final approval by June 15, 2026, though industry groups warn costs could rise substantially and fares could follow.

via One Mile at a Time|
#airlines#eu261#flight-delays
Jet-fuel shock hikes airfares as airlines face $100bn extra bill
business1 month ago

Jet-fuel shock hikes airfares as airlines face $100bn extra bill

IATA warns airlines will face an extra $100bn jet-fuel bill in 2026 as prices could rise up to 70%, forcing higher fares and cutting industry profits to about $23bn; long-haul and premium travel may bear most of the increases, with some carriers at risk, while Europe’s biometric border checks (EES) could cause delays, though Greece has opted out for UK travellers.

via The Guardian|
#airfares#airlines#business
Etihad Nears Full Capacity Without Cutting Fares
business1 month ago

Etihad Nears Full Capacity Without Cutting Fares

Etihad Airways says it will surpass its pre-war capacity within weeks without needing to slash prices, as demand rebounds in the US, India and Southeast Asia. The carrier is operating at about 90% of prewar capacity with fares back to prewar levels, while jet-fuel costs have not yet been passed to customers. CEO Antonoaldo Neves dismissed industry expectations of price cuts, stressing the airline remains financially solid despite earlier margins being trimmed, and expects to be back on its planned track by August.

via Financial Times|
#abu-dhabi#airlines#business
Jet-fuel Squeeze Trims LAX Summer Routes for Several Airlines
business1 month ago

Jet-fuel Squeeze Trims LAX Summer Routes for Several Airlines

American Airlines is halting nonstop LAX service to Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Washington Dulles through August/September due to higher jet-fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict. Norse Atlantic canceled its LAX summer European routes, and Allegiant already shifted ops from LAX to Burbank for lower costs. With jet fuel up more than 40% since the Middle East tensions began and West Coast supply vulnerabilities, fares could rise and more route changes may follow, though American says the suspensions are temporary and service will continue via connections.

via Los Angeles Times|
#airlines#business#iran-conflict
Delta Extends Dominance as Best U.S. Airline for 8th Straight Year
travel1 month ago

Delta Extends Dominance as Best U.S. Airline for 8th Straight Year

Delta Air Lines secures an eighth straight win in The Points Guy’s 2026 Best Airlines rankings, thanks to reliability and strong end-to-end passenger experience, with United, Southwest and Alaska/Hawaiian close behind; Spirit’s collapse trimmed the field to eight carriers, and the report emphasizes price, route reach, and loyalty as decisive factors across the scoring categories.

via The Points Guy|
#airlines#best-airlines-2026#delta