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House Energy and Commerce ranking member Frank Pallone sent inquiry letters to eight US airlines (American, Delta, United, Alaska, JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier, Hawaiian) asking by Aug. 25 how AI and consumer data affect individualized fares. The probe cites FTC surveillance pricing findings and follows JetBlue class actions alleging data-harvesting and algorithmic price targeting.

Southwest Airlines will launch Saturday-only nonstop service between Nashville (BNA) and Aruba (Queen Beatrix International Airport) starting March 13, 2027, according to Caribbean Journal. Southwest also plans additional Saturday routes from Nashville to Montego Bay, St. Thomas, and Liberia, Costa Rica in March. The article discusses Aruba’s resort areas and dining, including chef tasting menus.

Southwest Airlines plans to add nonstop service between Nashville and St. Thomas, operating from Cyril E. King Airport starting in 2026, according to Southwest route listings and airport announcements. The article says the route is scheduled for peak days and follows Southwest’s broader Caribbean expansion, which is expected to increase seat capacity and tourism demand to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop flights between Nashville International Airport and Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas on March 13, 2027, operating Saturdays, according to Southwest and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. The route follows Southwest’s February 2026 St. Thomas launch and will add a new mainland gateway to the territory’s airlift network.

Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Nashville (BNA) to St. Thomas (Cyril E. King Airport) starting March 13, 2027, with weekly Saturday service, according to the published schedule. The route follows Southwest’s earlier St. Thomas expansion, including Orlando-St. Thomas in February and Baltimore service, and is aimed at simplifying travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph gusts and flooding disrupted operations at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The FAA grounded departures and arrivals, causing 414 flights delayed Wednesday, with Southwest among the most affected, with 1,277 flights pushed back. Nevada Energy said 3,600 Clark County residents lacked power. FlightAware reported 547 cancellations and 936 delays in Denver.

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted oil flows and contributed to global jet fuel shortages, with European airlines warning of potential runouts. Energy Aspects forecast a Europe deficit of nearly 600,000 bpd in Q3, versus surpluses in the US and Asia-Pacific. Jet fuel swung from $215.32/bbl (end-March) to just over $130. Ryanair said unhedged fuel costs rose 11% and Southwest reported Q2 fuel expenses about $900m higher; United expects about $6bn extra 2026 fuel costs.

Southwest Airlines entered a new $2 billion, five-year revolving credit facility, replacing one due to expire Aug 2028. It matures Aug 10, 2031, with an uncommitted option to raise commitments to $3 billion and up to two one-year extensions. JPMorgan and Citibank are co-administrative agents. No borrowings were outstanding.

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Zacks Investment Ideas highlights Archer Aviation (Zacks Rank #2), citing an Aug. 10 strategic partnership with Boeing. Archer will acquire Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid from Boeing for a 19.75% stake in ACHR, and Insitu is expected to add $200 million in annual revenue. Zacks also notes FAA phase 3 progress and a United Airlines order up to $1 billion.