Winter storm Devin is disrupting peak holiday travel in the US Northeast, with multiple airlines cancelling more than 1,800 flights and delaying thousands. Major airports across the region are seeing widespread disruptions as snow and ice worsen conditions. New York and New Jersey have issued state of emergency declarations, underscoring the severity of the storm.
President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring a taxpayer funded takeover of struggling Spirit Airlines, with talks underway over a financing deal involving creditors. The strategy: use government money to buy the airline, then resell it at a profit after oil prices drop. Backers say it could preserve jobs and keep the carrier operating.
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India is set to begin talks with Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia to increase flight capacity, as the West Asia conflict limits how much Indian airlines can expand. With Southeast Asia a top choice for Indian travellers, more routes and seats could improve travel options and help steady or reduce airfares while diversifying destinations.
Air China has resumed a Delhi to Beijing nonstop service, while China Eastern Airlines restarted links between Kunming and Kolkata. IndiGo has also expanded flights to Shanghai and Guangzhou. The surge in capacity is expected to boost travel and trade between India and China, following recent policy adjustments designed to ease economic ties.
Etihad Airways has upgraded premium service on its Abu Dhabi–Mumbai and Abu Dhabi–New Delhi routes by using Airbus A321LR aircraft on select departures. Travelers on four daily flights to each city will get lie-flat Business seats with direct aisle access, along with a First-class-style experience. The move adds to Etihad’s existing wide-body coverage for these routes.
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