Loyalty Partnerships: Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt linked accounts, letting members earn and redeem across 1,300+ destinations and 1,500 hotels. Premium Seating Push: United plans to sell a guaranteed empty middle seat on select A321XLR Economy Plus rows, adding a shared tray-table setup and extra legroom. Middle-Seat Controversy: United’s “elbow room” concept follows its broader premium cabin upgrades, while analysts debate how it could lift margins. Geopolitical Disruption: Singapore Airlines and Scoot extended cancellations tied to West Asia tensions, with refunds offered for unused ticket portions. Safety & Incidents: Ryanair’s CEO updated on a near-window-suction incident, saying the Boeing 737-800 will be investigated with Greek authorities and the NTSB involved. Operational Disruptions: Air Peace blamed NAHCO after a baggage conveyor hit an A320 engine, forcing delays and cancellations. Aviation Policy: Pakistan’s government is considering extending PIA’s GST exemption to all domestic airlines to level the playing field. Regional Connectivity: Indonesia’s N219 domestic aircraft is set to support “pioneer” routes to remote areas with short, unpaved runways. Crash Updates: New York state police identified three killed in a small plane crash near Saranac Lake; the NTSB is investigating. SAF Momentum: Egypt launched a SAF feasibility study, while France’s Axens unveiled its first industrial-scale bioethanol SAF project for 2030. Market Pressure: China’s top three state airlines posted steep second-quarter losses as jet fuel costs surged amid Middle East conflict.