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American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced plans for Alaska to join the Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding their partnership across transatlantic and transpacific markets. The move would deepen cooperation between the two carriers following American's renewed alliance with Alaska after leaving the oneworld split with Delta. Details on timing and regulatory approval were not immediately given.

A new report finds that general aviation contributes $339 billion to the U.S. economy, underlining the sector's substantial role in jobs, manufacturing, and local services beyond the major airlines. Aviation industry publications are highlighting the figure as evidence of the industry's economic weight.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, joined by airline industry representatives, is calling on Congress to approve $30 billion to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system. The push targets aging infrastructure including outdated radar, communications and technology systems that controllers rely on. Airlines are backing the request, arguing upgrades are needed to reduce delays and improve safety as air travel demand remains high.

Alaska Airlines is leaning into premium travel as a way to grow profits while higher fuel costs weigh on its bottom line. The strategy follows a broader industry shift, with carriers adding premium seating and services to capture travelers willing to pay more. The announcement has been picked up by major outlets, drawing attention to how airlines are responding to cost pressures.

Travelers are hunting airfare and hotel discounts as airlines and booking platforms roll out Travel Tuesday promotions following the Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday shopping stretch. The travel industry event, now a fixture of the post-Cyber Monday calendar, typically brings limited-time fare sales and package offers. Outlets are urging travelers to compare deals carefully, as the best prices are often limited and sell out quickly.