Airline Industry Watch — 2026-05-25
Alaska Airlines made aviation history this week by launching its first-ever transatlantic service, commencing flights to London and announcing Reykjavík to follow on May 28. Meanwhile, American Airlines rolled out four new European routes, and a flurry of 15 new domestic routes from American, Breeze, United, and Delta launched in just five days. The Korean Air–Asiana Airlines merger continues to draw analysis as the December 17, 2026 integration date approaches.
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