# Mar 31, 2026

7 signals merged on this day.

## JetBlue Hikes Checked Bag Fees by $4–$9, Citing Fuel Costs

Mar 31 · 1 source · JetBlue, policy change, airline, devaluation, service policy change

JetBlue has increased checked bag fees by $4 for off-peak and $9 for peak periods, effective immediately. First bags now cost up to $59 if paid within 24 hours of departure

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/jetblue-hikes-checked-bag-fees-by-4-9-effective-immediately)

## Groundforce and Menzies Strikes Cause Travel Chaos in Spain

Mar 31 · 1 source · Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventa, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca

Groundforce and Menzies staff strikes are disrupting flights across major Spanish airports in late March and Easter 2026. Strikes are not considered extraordinary under EC 261, so passengers may be eligible for compensation

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/groundforce-and-menzies-strikes-disrupt-spanish-airports-ec-261-rights-apply)

## Delta Partners with Amazon for Leo Inflight Wi-Fi Starting 2028

Mar 31 · 1 source · Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, United, Amazon Leo, Starlink, AWS

Delta has signed on as a customer for Amazon's Leo in-flight Wi-Fi, with installation starting in 2028 on 500 aircraft. This places Delta behind United, which expects Starlink on its entire fleet by end of 2027

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/delta-partners-with-amazon-for-leo-inflight-wi-fi-launching-in-2028)

## ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance and Switches to Miles & More on April 1, 2026

Mar 31 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, ITA Volare, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Italy, loyalty program, policy change, airline

ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance and adopts Lufthansa's Miles & More program on April 1, 2026, ending its independent ITA Volare program

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ita-airways-joins-star-alliance-and-adopts-miles-more-loyalty-program)

## IndiAppoints Former IATA Chief Willie Walsh as New CEO

Mar 31 · 1 source · Aer Lingus, British Airways, IAG, IndiGo, India, airline, industry news

IndiGo has named former IATA Director General Willie Walsh as its new CEO, effective no later than August 3, 2026, replacing Pieter Elbers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/indiappoints-willie-walsh-as-new-ceo-effective-august-2026)

## Etihad to Introduce High-Density A321LR with First Class and Reduced Business Class

Mar 31 · 1 source · Etihad, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, Middle East, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change

Etihad Airways plans to reconfigure its Airbus A321LR fleet by 2027, reducing business class seats from 14 to 6 and adding 42 economy seats, while retaining a two-seat first class cabin

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-to-introduce-high-density-a321lr-layout-with-first-class-starting-early-2)

## Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to be Renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport in July 2026

Mar 31 · 1 source · Florida, safety & operations, industry news

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Donald J. Trump International Airport, effective July 1, 2026, pending FAA approval

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/palm-beach-international-airport-pbi-to-be-renamed-donald-j-trump-international)

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