Aviation Industry Seeks New Stability in 2026
The global aviation industry is adapting in 2026 by adjusting ticket structures, route planning, and onboard services to find a more stable pace.
May 13, 20265 min
Business
2026 Checked Bag Rules: Airlines Hike Fees, Enforce Limits
Airlines in 2026 are enforcing stricter checked bag rules, with fees rising to $45 and new automated systems for weight and size limits.
May 6, 20265 min
Business
Southwest Enforces Assigned Seating for Weight & Balance Optimization
Southwest Airlines' new seating policy forces passengers into middle seats on empty flights to comply with strict aircraft weight and balance rules.
May 4, 20265 min
Airlines
US Airlines Raise Checked Bag Fees to $45 Amid Rising Costs
Major US airlines have raised checked bag fees to $45, citing higher operating costs and boosting a key ancillary revenue stream for all major carriers.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Business
Southwest's New Assigned Seating Policy Faces Passenger Complaints
A Southwest passenger's complaint about paid seat separation highlights friction from the airline's new assigned seating policy, launched January 27, 2026.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Major US Airlines Raise Checked Bag Fees in April 2026
Major US airlines, including American and Delta, are raising checked bag fees to offset soaring fuel costs and leverage tax exemptions on ancillary...
Apr 10, 20264 min
Business
American Airlines Raises Bag Fees, Targets Basic Economy Passengers
American Airlines raised checked bag fees, with higher costs for basic economy tickets, to offset a sharp increase in jet fuel prices.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Business
Delta Air Lines Raises Checked Bag Fees for US Domestic Flights
Delta Air Lines has increased checked bag fees by $5, following competitors to offset rising jet fuel and operational costs for domestic flights.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Business
Economy Class Amenities Decline Amid Airline Ancillary Revenue Push
US airlines see record ancillary revenues as economy class amenities like legroom and free bags decline, prompting regulatory scrutiny from the DOT and...
Apr 8, 20264 min
Business
United Airlines Launches Tiered Fares for Polaris and Premium Plus Cabins
United Airlines will introduce new 'Base' fares for its Polaris and Premium Plus cabins, offering lower prices by unbundling perks like lounge access.
Apr 6, 20265 min
Business
United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees Amid Surging Fuel Costs
United Airlines increased checked bag fees by up to $50, citing a 95% surge in jet fuel costs linked to recent geopolitical conflict.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Business
United, JetBlue Hike Bag Fees as Mideast Crisis Spikes Fuel
United and JetBlue are raising baggage fees by up to $10 as soaring jet fuel prices, driven by Middle East conflict, add millions to operating costs.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
United Airlines Introduces Tiered Premium Fares for Long-Haul Routes
United Airlines introduced a new tiered pricing structure for premium cabins, offering base, standard, and flexible fares on long-haul and domestic routes.
Apr 4, 20264 min
Business
India's MoCA Suspends 60% Free Seat Rule After Airline Pushback
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation suspended its directive for 60% free seat selection following strong industry pushback over financial and...
Apr 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
United, JetBlue Raise Bag Fees Amid Surging Geopolitical Fuel Costs
United and JetBlue raised checked bag fees by up to $10, citing an 80-95% surge in jet fuel costs from the Strait of Hormuz geopolitical conflict.
Apr 3, 20264 min
Business
Indian Airlines Protest DGCA Mandate on Free Seat Selection, Warn of Fare Hikes
India's major airlines are protesting a new DGCA mandate for 60% free seating, warning the rule will force them to raise overall airfares for passengers.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
Southwest Airlines Continues Fee Expansion, Ends Open Seating Policy
Southwest Airlines continues its strategic pivot away from its customer-friendly model, implementing assigned seating and new fees to boost ancillary revenue.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Business
Southwest Airlines Considers Tiered Cleaning, Sparks Union Backlash
Southwest Airlines is considering a new policy to deep-clean premium seats only, drawing sharp criticism from its flight attendant union over tiered service.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Airlines