Rytis
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Aviation journalist at The Engine Cowl: https://www.enginecowl.com
Will more airlines follow?
DOT lifts ban on US-Venezuela flights, American Airlines announces return to the country
American Airlines warned that it will continue monitoring the situation in Venezuela and coordinate with federal authorities before it returns to the country.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Will more airlines follow?
Wizz Air's CEO, József Váradi, said that some of Michael O'Leary's comments are "rubbish," and said that the media should be fact-checking his statements like the wider media industry has to do with Trump's statements.
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Wizz Air is bullish about its Central and Eastern European strategy
Wizz Air's executives were adamant that it has been growing throughout Europe, especially the continent's Central and Eastern parts, at the detriment of other airlines, including Ryanair.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Wizz Air's CEO, József Váradi, said that some of Michael O'Leary's comments are "rubbish," and said that the media should be fact-checking his statements like the wider media industry has to do with Trump's statements.
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DWC instead of DXB is an interesting choice.
SAS opts for Dubai World Central instead of Dubai International on its return to the UAE
ACL filings showed that SAS had obtained slots at DXB during the previous winter season.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:37 PM
DWC instead of DXB is an interesting choice.
Eurowings has also acquired some slots at London Stansted Airport (STN).
With that in mind, could Lufthansa Group eye a reshuffling of its operations across London?
With that in mind, could Lufthansa Group eye a reshuffling of its operations across London?
London-Gatwick confirms Eurowings will launch two routes to Cologne and Stuttgart
Eurowings will offer up to 19 weekly departures to Cologne and Stuttgart, Germany.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Eurowings has also acquired some slots at London Stansted Airport (STN).
With that in mind, could Lufthansa Group eye a reshuffling of its operations across London?
With that in mind, could Lufthansa Group eye a reshuffling of its operations across London?
Wizz Air could end up being loss-making in FY26.
Wizz Air in a transitional year: three takeaways from its Q3 F26 results
Wizz Air struggled to contain its costs during Q3 FY26.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Wizz Air could end up being loss-making in FY26.
Southwest Airlines ended the year with an EPS of less than $1. In 2026, it expects its adjusted EPS to be at least $4. At least.
Southwest Airlines’ ambitious guidance: three takeaways from the airline’s Q4 2025 results
Southwest Airlines has a bullish outlook for 2026.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Southwest Airlines ended the year with an EPS of less than $1. In 2026, it expects its adjusted EPS to be at least $4. At least.
With talks about Wizz Air's US plans being the talk of the town right now, my mind goes back to the moment when the airline's pilots were a bit confused while flying out from JFK in 2020:
Wizz Air having a little trouble at JFK... | KJFK ATC
YouTube video by Samo762
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January 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
With talks about Wizz Air's US plans being the talk of the town right now, my mind goes back to the moment when the airline's pilots were a bit confused while flying out from JFK in 2020:
Could JetBlue open a lounge at FLL?
Could JetBlue become the number one airline at Fort Lauderdale Airport?
JetBlue has expanded aggressively at FLL, especially as Spirit Airlines is looking to downsize.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Could JetBlue open a lounge at FLL?
easyJet got a slap on the wrist for what the UK's authorities deemed misleading claims.
UK’s advertising watchdog warns easyJet for potentially misleading baggage pricing claims
easyJet escaped without being fined for what the ASA deemed were misleading claims about the price of large cabin bags.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
easyJet got a slap on the wrist for what the UK's authorities deemed misleading claims.
Rumors of Delta Air Lines ordering more aircraft after its 787-10 order were, after all, true.
Delta Air Lines set to almost double its Airbus A350 fleet with latest Airbus order
Delta Air Lines' latest order includes the purchase of 16 A330-900 and 15 A350-900 aircraft, as well as 20 options.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Rumors of Delta Air Lines ordering more aircraft after its 787-10 order were, after all, true.
Rough end to the year for American Airlines.
American Airlines’ road to recovery: Three takeaways from its Q4 2025 results
American Airlines is hoping that its profitability will recover significantly in 2026.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Rough end to the year for American Airlines.
Something fascinating is happening within Frontier Airlines' network.
In April, Frontier Airlines will offer more flights from Atlanta than from Denver
At Frontier Airlines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is slowly overtaking Denver International Airport (DEN).
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January 27, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Something fascinating is happening within Frontier Airlines' network.
There is a new EU-India trade agreement. Will it change the shape of EU-India's airline route network?
Will a new trade agreement help to close some of the gaps in the EU-India aviation market?
Some of India's largest import partners in the EU do not have direct flights between the countries.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:44 PM
There is a new EU-India trade agreement. Will it change the shape of EU-India's airline route network?
UPS has retired its MD-11Fs!
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January 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM
UPS has retired its MD-11Fs!
Is Aer Lingus worried about its US flights being potentially limited by the DOT?
One would assume so, considering its recent response to a complaint by Airlines for America (A4A).
One would assume so, considering its recent response to a complaint by Airlines for America (A4A).
Aer Lingus defends efforts to help overrule the passenger cap at Dublin Airport amid threats to curtail and/or suspend Ireland-US flights
Aer Lingus highlighted its work with other airlines, including US-based carriers, on getting the annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB) removed.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Is Aer Lingus worried about its US flights being potentially limited by the DOT?
One would assume so, considering its recent response to a complaint by Airlines for America (A4A).
One would assume so, considering its recent response to a complaint by Airlines for America (A4A).
Tirana International Airport (TIA) is slowly becoming a battleground of two low-cost carriers, which are eyeing a dominant presence at one of the fastest-growing airports in Europe
Ryanair and Wizz Air vie for the top spot at Tirana International Airport
Wizz Air, which is currently the dominant airline at Tirana International Airport, is being challenged by Ryanair.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Tirana International Airport (TIA) is slowly becoming a battleground of two low-cost carriers, which are eyeing a dominant presence at one of the fastest-growing airports in Europe
Ryanair's strong financial performance continues
Ryanair delivers a masterclass: Three takeaways from the airline’s Q3 FY26 results
Despite a hefty fine from Italian authorities, Ryanair delivered a masterclass of a quarter.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Ryanair's strong financial performance continues
The Engine Cowl recently spoke to the CEO of Lithuanian Airports.
Lithuanian Airports CEO on balloons, basketball, and traffic growth
Simonas Bartkus, the CEO of Lithuanian Airports (LTOU), gave an exclusive interview to The Engine Cowl.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
The Engine Cowl recently spoke to the CEO of Lithuanian Airports.
I think American Airlines vs United Airlines might be my new obsession
American Airlines and United engage in tit-for-tat route announcements at LAX
In addition to a direct confrontation at ORD, the two are also battling it out at LAX.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I think American Airlines vs United Airlines might be my new obsession
Some thoughts about Alaska Airlines Q4 2025 results.
Three takeaways from Alaska Airlines Q4 2025 results: income down vs 2024, turning point in Q4, and Alaska driving group’s profits
Alaska Airlines has released its Q4 2025 financial results, with the quarter marking yet another important step in fully integrating Hawaiian Airlines. At the same time, there were some worrying signs...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Some thoughts about Alaska Airlines Q4 2025 results.
easyJet is going beyond its original growth plans at Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
easyJet keeps growing in Northern England, adds three routes from Newcastle and Manchester
easyJet is opening its base at Newcastle International Airport (NCL) in March 2026.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:20 PM
easyJet is going beyond its original growth plans at Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
Chicago is the drama that will keep on giving, eh?
American Airlines fires back at United and unveils three competing routes at Chicago-O’Hare
American Airlines is serious in its intentions to go after United Airlines in Chicago.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Chicago is the drama that will keep on giving, eh?
Sapporo is finally getting a long-haul connection to North America.
Air Canada’s Sapporo route to become the second non-Tokyo airport with direct flights to North America
Air Canada will launch the seasonal service in December.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Sapporo is finally getting a long-haul connection to North America.
Spirit Airlines continues to amend agreements with its lessors.
Spirit Airlines withdraws request to end leases for three A320neo aircraft
Spirit Airlines previously committed to operating between 10 and 28 A320neo family aircraft. Currently, it has 36 A320neo family aircraft.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Spirit Airlines continues to amend agreements with its lessors.
"The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of
Transportation on enhancing the aesthetic value of our Nation’s transportation systems."
I don't even.. I mean, these ain't my taxes, but if I were paying taxes in the US, I'd be laughing. And crying.
Transportation on enhancing the aesthetic value of our Nation’s transportation systems."
I don't even.. I mean, these ain't my taxes, but if I were paying taxes in the US, I'd be laughing. And crying.
January 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM
"The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of
Transportation on enhancing the aesthetic value of our Nation’s transportation systems."
I don't even.. I mean, these ain't my taxes, but if I were paying taxes in the US, I'd be laughing. And crying.
Transportation on enhancing the aesthetic value of our Nation’s transportation systems."
I don't even.. I mean, these ain't my taxes, but if I were paying taxes in the US, I'd be laughing. And crying.