AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAirline Network Expansion: Alaska Airlines is adding two European destinations, including a new Seattle–Athens nonstop, as Seattle grows as a direct international hub. Route Restart: LATAM Airlines Colombia will reopen the Bogotá–Caracas route from Sept. 4 with three weekly flights. Slot Deal Watch: The FAA has tentatively approved JetBlue’s $58.5M purchase of 22 LaGuardia slots from Spirit, with restrictions until April 2028. Pricing Pressure: U.S. airfares rose 25.5% in July year over year, and a new deal analysis highlights Denver, New Orleans and Orlando as top spots for discounted fares. Safety & Disruption: Severe storms hit Zurich, forcing SWISS to cancel 85 flights and disrupting about 11,200 passengers; separately, a Delta pilot illness led to an emergency landing in Detroit. Aviation Policy: The FAA is seeking input on new spaceports and “priority airspace” for critical space launch corridors. Tech & Ops: JAL is rolling out a robotic aircraft-washing system at Tokyo Narita, aiming to cut wash time and water use. Mishaps: A pilot was hospitalized after a small crash near Big Bear, and a banner plane crash off New Smyrna Beach left the pilot walking away.
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