Amazon's Project Kuiper has partnered with JetBlue to provide in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027, marking its first airline deal as it competes with SpaceX's Starlink. The service aims to offer lower latency and more reliable internet, with initial availability on select aircraft and plans for broader rollout by 2026. Amazon has launched over 100 satellites and plans to deploy thousands more to expand its satellite internet network.
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end the Delta-Aeromexico partnership due to Mexican government actions at airports, potentially affecting numerous routes and economic benefits, with airlines planning to contest the decision.
IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic announced a strategic partnership to enhance connectivity between India, Europe, and North America, with India serving as the central hub. The alliance aims to offer more travel options, streamline schedules, and expand international reach, including new routes and codeshare agreements, amid a decline in transatlantic travel and India's growing aviation market.
United Airlines is returning to JFK Airport in 2027 through a partnership with JetBlue, which will provide up to seven daily round-trip flights and enhance loyalty benefits, marking a significant expansion of United's presence in New York amid ongoing air traffic challenges at Newark.
