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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

July international loads (DOT) LH Frankfurt 92.75% Southwest Punta Cana 91.24% BA London 90.41% AC Montreal 88.33% AC Toronto 88.20% Southwest Cabo 86.62% Frontier Cancun 86.19% Southwest Cancun 84.80% Southwest Montego Bay 82.50% Frontier Punta Cana 76.65%

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Technically an interline not codeshare. Southwest isn't selling the tickets themselves so that limits things a bit. All selling is on the Iceland side. But we should see some transfers.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Press conference tomorrow at the airport on the Modern Skies Act with Duffy and Schmitt.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I’d guess that meeting isn’t happening. They will be busy with the Iceland announcement

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I just hope they get the terminal right and get a great hire for director. But I am very happy the business community has gotten their support in line for the airport to get these flights.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The cold never bothered me anyhow. Flights from STL to Iceland start May 14! Flights will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. Three airlines to Europe. Incredible.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This could be very big for STL. One $10B carve out in this for rebuilding three airports and has fairly specific parameters and STL fits into those, which I am sure is not a coincidence. Could mean a pretty sizable grant to put towards the new terminal.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Looks like the Midamerica metrolink station may be opening tomorrow.. What: Governor Pritzker will deliver remarks at the MetroLink expansion celebration. When: 2:00 PM CT Watch: www.illinois.gov/livevideo Where: MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, 9656 Air Terminal Dr, Mascoutah

gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com

Daily Public Schedule: Monday, October 5, 2026

What: Governor Pritzker will deliver remarks at a United Airlines Sustainable Aviation Fuel event.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Same airline that flew Kansas football to/from London a couple weeks ago....

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

All these are correct except the first one.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looking for 2007 summer vacation suggestions. Europe with a 4 and 6 year old. Ideally renting a house somewhere for a week. Did Italy/Germany last year. Maybe Spain/Portugal near the beach? I am not all that familiar with towns in those two to know where to narrow a search

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Interesting item on Board of Public Service agenda today. Looks like D is working towards being reopened. Emergency Work Authorization with Ben-Hur Construction Company for the Concourse D renovation at STL airport , with a maximum agreement amount of $8,399,000.00

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

According to local news outlets it will also be daily Sept 6 - Oct 30, when the season ends. 2027 schedule March 28-April 18 - 5x week April 19-June 30 - Daily July 1-Sept 5 - 5x week Sept 6-Oct 30 - Daily

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I am going to assume so but the schedule isn't out far enough to know when it ends yet. Starting earlier next year though than this year.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Big news! British Airways is increasing frequency on STL-London next year! 5x weekly (added Thursday flight) March 28-April 18 DAILY! April 19-June 30 5x weekly July 1 going forward

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British Gentleman Drinks Tea by Big Ben

ALT: British Gentleman Drinks Tea by Big Ben

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Amtrak headquarters: How can we increase ridership? Consultant: You might think this idea is crazy, but it might just work...

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AEW The Acclaimed Celebrate with Giant Scissors

ALT: AEW The Acclaimed Celebrate with Giant Scissors

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

June numbers for Mid-America Up 9.13% vs June 2025 Up 9.17% YTD Busiest month ever Last 12 months over 400K passengers for 1st time Loads Orlando 93.6% Vegas 93% JAX 91.8% St Pete 91.3% Punta Gorda 90.7% Fort Laud 90.2% Sarasota 89.8% Gulf Shores 87.1% Destin 85.3% Myrtle 84.8% Savannah 79.6%

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

They just want you to have more time to enjoy your travel day...

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

June international loads (DOT) British London 93.2% Southwest Punta Cana 92.8% Lufthansa Frankfurt 90.3% (97% outbound) Frontier Cancun 84.7% Southwest Cabo 84.8% Southwest Cancun 83.6% AC Toronto 83.4% (Jazz only, no mainline numbers) Southwest Montego 80.7% Frontier Punta Cana 77.2%

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I blame all the bad press the LA Rams got flying over to Australia to play a game on zero days rest. Definitely was that Qantas A380s fault.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This is my gripe with foreign carriers. Most the time, at least for me, the fare basically is the same on them and their US partner, but the US partner has seats included with the non basic fare. So really the foreign is whatever the seat costs more than US airline.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Included definitely should mean free

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

August international loads (Customs) Combined both ways Lufthansa Frankfurt 90% British London 88.6% Air Canada Montreal 79.6% Air Canada Toronto 79%

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’m hoping since they know the next season is the last they do a good job wrapping it up and answering all the questions I still have.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Felt like season 3 was much better than season 2. First half of the finale was losing me a bit, massacre part, but it pulled me back in.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

With all the chase sapphire lounge love in the release, it makes me think there could be a similar relationship to Delta and Amex where if you have a Sapphire Reserve you can get into the Southwest lounge when flying Southwest.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sounds like if they are preboarding they really don't need to preboard anymore.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Work is starting up to reopen concourse D to connect T2 and T1. Concourse D gates are scheduled to be used by United once the new terminal project starts.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Interesting update for the tanker being built at Mid-America airport.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

May international loads (DOT) - I consider DOT official numbers BA London 94.64% LH Frankfurt 90.14% (96% outbound) Southwest Cancun 78.14% AC Toronto 77.9% - only Jazz flights, AC wasn't included Frontier Cancun 76% Frontier Punta Cana 62.15% AC Montreal - AC not included

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

July International loads (Customs) Lufthansa Frankfurt 94.4% British London 92% Air Canada Toronto 91.6% - outbound only Air Canada Montreal 88.2% - outbound only Southwest Cabo 87.1% Southwest Montego Bay 84.2%

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Antonio Strong is resigning. He will be filling his role until they get a replacement

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Antonio Strong is resigning as Deputy Director Finance & Administration. He has been in the role since 2015. Gerard Hollins Jr from SLDC will be filling the void until they can hire a replacement

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Rhonda's final airport commission meeting is about to begin. If anything of note is said I will put it in this thread. She is leaving it in a pretty good place especially with the additions of the flights to Frankfurt and London. Let's hope the next director can keep it going.

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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 03/08/2026

The MAX 7 is now a certified aircraft type. #avgeek $BA

FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7

Following almost a decade of extensive review, the FAA has issued an amended type certificate and updated Production Limitation Record for the Boeing 737 MAX-7. The approval reflects years of sustained work to resolve complex technical issues and complete a thorough review of the airplane’s design and supporting safety analyses. Throughout the process, the FAA performed or directly reviewed significant work involving flight controls, system safety assessments, human factors, flightcrew alerting, and other novel, complex, or safety-critical areas, while also requiring testing, design changes, and additional analysis where necessary.

Before granting approval, the FAA required the MAX-7 to incorporate key improvements that address requirements in the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act and NTSB recommendations, including updates to the flight-control software, flightcrew alerting system, and a redesigned engine anti-ice system. These changes provide pilots clearer information and warnings and prevent the engine inlet from overheating and potentially weakening the surrounding structure.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Lufthansa loaded in their winter cuts and so far STL will keep its February flights for 2027 Frankfurt-Austin and Denver and Dulles-Munich appear to be the ones cut for February this year.

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Starting August 1st, Allegiant will be serving complementary non-alcoholic beverages. Spring 2027, Allegiant adding Allegiant first. Punta Gorda will be the first station with it, which is flown year round from Mid-America Airport. www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

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Allegiant Adds Free Drinks, Introduces New Class of Premium Seating

/PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced it is introducing several new features that will enhance the customer experience,...

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Can STL just get 10% of that for theirs?

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STL Aviation News @aviationstl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Interviews for the next airport director are going on this week and next week.

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