Talking Points

Iberia (Spain) to launch seasonal (3 times a week) San Francisco to Madrid service in the Spring, utilizing A330-200s

Air Berlin ended long haul service with a flight from Miami to Dusseldorf arriving October 16th (including a controversial go around / fly by now under investigation - for which the pilots have subsequently been suspended). All remaining services under the Air Berlin brand will cease October 28th.

Bombardier, prior to yesterday's Airbus deal, reportedly had prior discussions with China over the CSeries

Delta is considering the A320 NEO and 737 MAX to replace older narrow bodies

EasyJet has no plans to enter the long haul low cost market, excepting through any potential acquisition of other European airline's assets (such as Air Berlin or Alitalia)

Thomas Cook (UK) plans to launch a charter airline based at Palma de Mallorca, Spain with an initial three A320s, to commence operations from April

Wizz Air (Hungary) officially applied for a UK AOC to operate a division named Wizz Air UK from March