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Southwest Airlines to Start Charging for Checked Bags

Southwest Airlines announced it will start charging for checked bags on May 28, ending its long-standing "bags fly free" policy; the change is expected to significantly increase revenue, impacting all passengers except A-List members and those on business fares; this follows other recent changes to ...

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Air France-KLM: Record Turnover, Plummeting Profits in 2024

Air France-KLM reported record 2024 turnover of €31.5 billion, a 4.8% increase, but net profit fell 51% to €489 million due to Olympics-related losses (€250 million), customer compensations (€300 million), and rising debt (€7.4 billion).

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Southwest Airlines Announces 1,750 Layoffs to Cut Costs

Southwest Airlines announced 1,750 corporate layoffs (15% of its workforce), starting April 2025, to save $210 million in 2025 and $300 million in 2026, following operational issues, investor pressure, and a significant drop in share price since early 2021.

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Korean Air Wins Airline of the Year 2025

Korean Air was named Airline of the Year 2025 by AirlineRatings, beating Qatar Airways, due to its spacious economy seating (at least 83cm), amenities, and strong financial position; other top airlines include Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines.

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Aer Lingus Launches Nonstop Dublin-Nashville Flight Using New Airbus Plane

Aer Lingus launched the first nonstop flight from Dublin to Nashville in April, utilizing Airbus's fuel-efficient A321XLR plane, which enables new transatlantic routes to smaller cities, increasing tourism and passenger options.

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Frontier's Merger Bid Rejected by Bankrupt Spirit Airlines

Frontier Airlines proposed a merger with bankrupt Spirit Airlines; however, Spirit rejected the offer, preferring its own bankruptcy restructuring plan over a deal it viewed as less valuable for shareholders.

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Air France-KLM boosts ancillary revenue but faces profit challenges

Air France-KLM's 2024 financial results show a €1.7 billion increase in ancillary revenue, driven by a new cost-focused strategy, despite a lower-than-expected profit due to rising operational costs and capacity constraints. KLM aims to improve its profitability by €450 million by 2025.

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Aer Lingus Launches Dublin-Nashville Direct Flights Using Airbus A321XLR

Aer Lingus will launch direct flights from Dublin to Nashville, Tennessee, in April 2024, using the Airbus A321XLR, a longer-range, fuel-efficient aircraft that enables airlines to reach smaller cities and expand their transatlantic routes, benefiting both tourists and businesses.

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Southwest Airlines Announces 1,750 Layoffs

Southwest Airlines announced 1,750 corporate layoffs (15% of its workforce), starting in April 2025, to save $210 million in 2025 and $300 million in 2026, following operational issues, investor pressure, and a December 2024 operational meltdown that canceled 16,700 flights.

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Schiphol's \$6 Billion Investment Plan: Port Charges to Rise 41%

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam announced a plan to increase port charges by 41% in 2025 and 5% in 2026 to fund a \$6 billion investment addressing maintenance backlog and aiming to improve its poor passenger service ranking, while facing an ACM review and airline opposition.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Korean Air Overtakes Qatar Airways as World's Best Airline

Korean Air, based in Seoul, South Korea, has been ranked the world's best airline in 2025 by AirlineRatings.com, surpassing Qatar Airways, due to its wider economy seats and superior onboard amenities; other top-ranked airlines include Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, and several others across differ...

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Boeing Posts Record $11.83 Billion Loss in 2024

Boeing reported a $11.83 billion annual loss in 2024, primarily due to a machinist strike, subsequent production delays, and various accounting charges; CEO Kelly Ortberg anticipates a turnaround with cash-flow positivity in the second half of 2025.

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