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Southwest Airlines stated (15-Oct-2026) it has yet to make a fleet decision for potential future long haul operations and intends to weigh different aircraft types, should it move in that direction. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan stated: "It appears that premium and long haul international isn't a fad. It appears that it's a trend, and it's a generational trend. If that's the case, you can't ignore it", noting: "We're going to keep pursuing the consumer". He added: "We have a lot of revenue runway that is unique to Southwest that other carriers don't have", stating: "In my mind, those are not choices that we face anytime soon". [more - Aviation Week]

Southwest Airlines stated (15-Oct-2026) it expects to complete Starlink WiFi installation on all its aircraft by autumn 2027, including its older Boeing 737-700s. Starlink WiFi will replace Southwest's multi-provider system using Anuvu and Viasat. WiFi will remain free for Rapid Rewards members through the carrier's partnership with T-Mobile. Southwest COO Andrew Watterson stated 47 aircraft have Starlink installed, with 70 expected by the end of Oct-2026 and more than 200 by the end of 2026. Southwest has no plans to install seat back entertainment screens. [more - Aviation Week]

LATAM Airlines CEO Roberto Alvo stated (19-Oct-2026) "The safe position to take today is that the high prices will be in place for a long time". Mr Alvo said: "Throughout this year, many people have had the impression that the crisis in the Middle East would be shorter", noting: "The situation has not normalised". Mr Alvo added demand for air travel in Latin America has not decreased, despite airlines raising fares. [more - Aviation Week]

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) president and CEO Nasaruddin A Bakar, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia, stated (01/02-Oct-2026) rising fuel prices have increased the group's total operating costs by more than 50%, noting: "As an airline, our total operating cost on fuel before the fuel crisis was about 40%. Because the fuel price has increased more than 90%, it has impacted our total operating costs by an additional 12% to 15%". Mr Nasaruddin added: "We believe the capacity management has to be very disciplined so that we're able to mitigate the impact of the fuel price". [more - CAPA TV]

VietJet Air Group CFO Ho Ngoc Yen Phuong, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia, stated (01/02-Oct-2026) the LCC is continuing a planned strategy to expand its network to Thailand, Kazakhstan, Europe and Australia. Initial European destinations will include Prague and the UK. [more - CAPA TV]

Aeromexico CEO Andrés Conesa stated (19-Oct-2026) the carrier achieved "record revenue" and an operating margin of 12% in 3Q2026. Mr Conesa said demand remained "healthy, driven primarily by strong international markets, premium revenue growth, and continued momentum in our loyalty program". He continued: "Despite jet fuel prices reaching historic highs during the quarter, targeted revenue initiatives, disciplined cost management and moderated capacity deployment enabled us to offset the impact of higher fuel costs". Mr Conesa added: "Looking ahead, demand trends remain constructive". [more - original PR]