Contour and Spirit announced on Monday a strategic partnership aimed at increasing air service options for underserved communities.

The Trump administration is setting its sights on the Essential Air Service program as part of its 2026 “skinny” budget proposal.

In a new lawsuit, American claims it was “deceived and betrayed” by this apparent backroom deal between United and the City of Chicago.

American is growing its Northeast network with a batch of routes, including some new markets from New York LaGuardia and Washington’s Reagan National. 

CNN reported that the Black Hawk crew “did not proceed directly to the Pentagon” and instead “took a scenic route around,” per the FAA. 

The updated design marks the first major visual overhaul for the carrier in decades and reflects ongoing efforts to reposition the airline for growth.

The airline is set to expand its domestic network later this year with a series of new winter seasonal and year-round routes.

Silva, who worked as a flight attendant at United before becoming a pilot, has not announced whether he plans to appeal the decision.

“Instead of transparency, however, we have secrecy. Instead of consultation, exclusion,” said Capt. Wayne Scales, JetBlue MEC chairman, in a message to pilots.

Last year, the carrier reported a net loss of roughly $1.2 billion. This loss was significantly higher than the $448 million reported in 2023.