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TPConnects Add MCP Layer to NDC PlatformBy Michael B. Baker

Airline content aggregator TPConnects Technologies has integrated Model Context Protocol within its Astra NDC platform. ... KEEP READING

European Airlines Add More Flights to AsiaBy Rob Gill

European airlines are adding extra short-notice flights to key Asian destinations as the Middle Eastern war enters a third week. ... KEEP READING

Southwest to Quit O’Hare and DullesBy Elizabeth West

Southwest Airlines will end operations at Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4, focusing on Chicago Midway, Baltimore/Washington... KEEP READING

TSA Resignations Grow as Partial Shutdown ContinuesBy Michael B. Baker

More than 300 TSA agents have quit during the nearly month-long partial government shutdown in which they have been working without receiving paychecks,... KEEP READING

EVA Air to Expand U.S. Premium Economy ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

EVA Air on March 29 will debut its updated premium economy class on flights between Taipei and San Francisco, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

DHS Restores Global Entry ServiceBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reopened Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program as of Wednesday, a DHS spokesperson confirmed.... KEEP READING

Geopolitical Issues Bring Uncertainty, Potential Rising Costs to Air TravelBy Donna M. Airoldi

Oil prices nearing $100 a barrel due to Middle East tensions have led to concerns about rising airfares and fuel surcharges, especially as jet fuel... KEEP READING

Cirium: February N. American On-Time Performance Again ImprovesBy Donna M. Airoldi

On-time performance in February for North American carriers continued to improve after recovering in January, according to aviation analytics company... KEEP READING

DOT, FAA Approve Multiple eVTOL ProposalsBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration has selected eight proposals as part of an electric vertical takeoff and... KEEP READING

American to Build New Austin Admirals ClubBy Donna M. Airoldi

American Airlines later this year will begin construction on a new Admirals Club at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, the carrier... KEEP READING

Alaska Names Execs to New Regional RolesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Alaska Airlines has named three executives to new regional leadership roles, created in support of the carrier's international growth, Alaska announced.... KEEP READING

Amid DHS Shutdown, TSA Wait Times Surge at Some AirportsBy Donna M. Airoldi

As the shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues and some TSA employees, who are not getting paid, call out, wait times at some... KEEP READING

IATA: 2025 Flight Safety Report MixedBy Donna M. Airoldi

The number of airline accidents and the accident rate in 2025 each improved on a year-over-year basis but still were higher than the five-year average... KEEP READING

Lufthansa Maintains Positive 2026 Outlook Despite Gulf ConflictBy Lauren Arena

Lufthansa Group reported an uptick in demand for its intercontinental routes following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East over the past... KEEP READING

New Airline Routes: March 2026

Airlines often update their networks, and BTN is providing a list of select new airline destination announcements.... KEEP READING

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