United Airlines and AFA-CWA reach tentative five-year contract with top wages at $100/hr, $740M bonus, and new boarding pay for flight attendants.
United Airlines announces the United Relax Row lie-flat economy seating and a fleet expansion with 250+ new aircraft by 2028.
Ryanair partners with Vola and Fru to offer direct flight bookings with full price transparency and streamlined management in Eastern Europe.
Spirit Airlines files a restructuring plan to exit Chapter 11 by early summer 2026, rightsizing fleet and expanding premium seating options.
Spirit Airlines plans to reduce over $5 billion in debt and exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summer 2026 with a new fleet and premium product strategy.
Brazil plans to ease airline access to the $765 million National Civil Aviation Fund by expanding fund use and revising financing and regional flight rules.
United Airlines overhauls MileagePlus with higher rewards for credit cardholders and reduced benefits for others starting April 2026.
Lufthansa Group and Air India sign a Joint Business Agreement to improve connectivity and unify operations following the India-EU Free Trade Deal.
Brazil’s CADE approves United Airlines’ $100 million investment in Azul, increasing its stake to 8% with antitrust safeguards amid Azul’s restructuring.
JetBlue and United Airlines begin sales integration allowing booking across both platforms with loyalty points and cash, expanding connectivity in 2026.