Expedia Cuts 58 Roles in Latest Layoff Round
Expedia is eliminating 58 positions in Seattle through a WARN notice, with layoffs set between November 21 and December 1, including senior executive and data science roles.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
US aviation regulators ordered inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselages for potential cracks affecting approximately 471 aircraft, with examinations beginning next month.
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
US domestic airfares are 26.5% higher than a year ago, and analysts say prices globally are up 25-30% compared with 2025. Even if a ceasefire lowers oil prices, airfare reductions remain unlikely in the near term due to capacity constraints and strong demand.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxi, forcing all passengers to disembark before the airport’s midnight closure.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to elevated fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.
AirAsia Pushes Back on Rivals Taking Its Place in Malaysia
AirAsia’s co-founder dismissed reports that Malaysian rivals could absorb the airline’s domestic capacity, arguing competitors lack its cost structure and operational model.