Regional Disruptions: Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Aden palace add to escalating regional tensions, while airlines including IndiGo and Akasa extend Saudi flight suspensions and Riyadh airport disruptions continue. TAP Deal: Lufthansa won the contest for a stake of up to 49.9% in Portugal’s TAP, with the government retaining majority ownership; a union is warning that workers must not be left to shoulder the cost of the airline’s future. Network & Loyalty: American has dropped nine Boeing 777 routes since January 2025, with some services shifted to 787s. Southwest is replacing its A-List tiers with Silver, Gold and Platinum status in 2027, tying Companion Pass access to its top tier. In-Flight Connectivity: United says Starlink is now available on nearly half its daily departures and has launched a tracker so passengers can check their flight. Industry Outlook: Airbus forecasts the aviation services market will more than double by 2045, with the industry needing 2.4 million new workers.