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406 articlesPage 17 of 21Updated Mar 19, 2026

Qantas Restricts Jetstar Lounge Access From July 1, 2026

Qantas will bar Jetstar international flyers from lounges using complimentary passes and restrict pass transfers starting July 1, 2026 to reduce crowding.

Mar 19, 20264 min
Qantas Restricts Jetstar Lounge Access From July 1, 2026
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Singapore Airlines Ranks 3rd in AirlineRatings.com 2026 Awards

Singapore Airlines climbed to 3rd and its subsidiary Scoot to 5th in their respective categories in the 2026 World's Best Airlines awards by AirlineRatings.com.

Mar 19, 20264 min
Singapore Airlines Ranks 3rd in AirlineRatings.com 2026 Awards
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United Airlines Deploys New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Fleet in Guam

United Airlines is replacing its 10-aircraft Guam fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, upgrading passenger experience and enabling new Pacific routes.

Mar 19, 20265 min
United Airlines Deploys New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Fleet in Guam
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Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific Top AirlineRatings 2026 Rankings

Qatar Airways has been named the world's best airline in the 2026 AirlineRatings rankings, recognized for its superior economy and business class products.

Mar 19, 20265 min
Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific Top AirlineRatings 2026 Rankings
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Southwest Enforces New 'Customer of Size' Policy After Viral Vegas Incident

A viral video shows a passenger charged $355 at the gate, highlighting Southwest Airlines' strict new 'Customer of Size' policy after ending open seating.

Mar 18, 20265 min
Southwest Enforces New 'Customer of Size' Policy After Viral Vegas Incident
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Italian Airport Strikes to Disrupt Milan, easyJet Flights on March 18

Italian airport ground staff and easyJet crews will strike on March 18, causing widespread flight cancellations at Milan Malpensa, Linate, and Brescia.

Mar 18, 20264 min
Italian Airport Strikes to Disrupt Milan, easyJet Flights on March 18
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Air India Adds 36 Flights to Europe, North America Amid Mideast Crisis

Air India is adding 36 flights to Europe and North America to meet high demand caused by ongoing airspace restrictions over West Asia.

Mar 17, 20264 min
Air India Adds 36 Flights to Europe, North America Amid Mideast Crisis
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Air India Maintains West Asia Flights as Dubai Restricts Carriers

Air India Group maintains 44 West Asia flights as Dubai Airport suspends landings for foreign carriers, forcing IndiGo and SpiceJet to halt services.

Mar 17, 20265 min
Air India Maintains West Asia Flights as Dubai Restricts Carriers
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British Airways Expands Winter 2026 Schedule, Adds Melbourne & Colombo

British Airways will expand its winter 2026 long-haul network by 9%, launching new routes to Melbourne and Colombo amid shifting global travel demand.

Mar 17, 20265 min
British Airways Expands Winter 2026 Schedule, Adds Melbourne & Colombo
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Winter Storm Iona Forces Over 3,000 U.S. Flight Cancellations

Winter Storm Iona triggered over 3,000 flight cancellations and 12,000 delays across the U.S., severely impacting Midwest hubs like MSP and ORD.

Mar 16, 20264 min
Winter Storm Iona Forces Over 3,000 U.S. Flight Cancellations
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Southwest Airlines to Exit O'Hare and Dulles in June 2026

Southwest Airlines will cease service at ORD and IAD on June 4, 2026, consolidating operations at its core Chicago and D.C.-area hubs.

Mar 16, 20265 min
Southwest Airlines to Exit O'Hare and Dulles in June 2026
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Airbus A380 Schedules Over 7,700 Flights Globally for March 2026

The global Airbus A380 fleet has 7,701 flights scheduled for March 2026, with Emirates operating 66%, underscoring its niche on high-demand routes.

Mar 16, 20265 min
Airbus A380 Schedules Over 7,700 Flights Globally for March 2026
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SkyTeam Offers Sub-$1000 Fares on San Francisco-Nairobi Routes

Delta, Air France, and KLM are offering sub-$1000 fares from San Francisco to Nairobi, leveraging their SkyTeam joint venture to expand African connectivity.

Mar 15, 20265 min
SkyTeam Offers Sub-$1000 Fares on San Francisco-Nairobi Routes
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Air India, IndiGo Drastically Cut UAE Flights Amid Mideast Tensions

Air India and IndiGo cancelled most UAE flights following operational restrictions imposed by authorities amid the escalating West Asia geopolitical crisis.

Mar 15, 20264 min
Air India, IndiGo Drastically Cut UAE Flights Amid Mideast Tensions
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JetBlue Seizes Top Spot at Fort Lauderdale with Major Expansion

JetBlue is expanding significantly at FLL, becoming the airport's top carrier as Spirit Airlines reduces capacity amid its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Mar 14, 20265 min
JetBlue Seizes Top Spot at Fort Lauderdale with Major Expansion
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American, Delta, JetBlue Secure Waivers to Cut Cuba Flights

Three US carriers received DOT approval to reduce flights to Cuba amid a severe jet fuel shortage and deteriorating island infrastructure.

Mar 14, 20265 min
American, Delta, JetBlue Secure Waivers to Cut Cuba Flights
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United Airlines Taps Chef's Table for Polaris Menu Overhaul

United Airlines is partnering with Netflix's Chef's Table to introduce 10 new regional meals for its Polaris international business class starting August 1, 2026.

Mar 14, 20265 min
United Airlines Taps Chef's Table for Polaris Menu Overhaul
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Uganda Airlines Leases Ethiopian 787 as A330s Remain Grounded

Uganda Airlines is wet-leasing an Ethiopian Airlines 787 to maintain its long-haul schedule after grounding its entire A330-800neo fleet for maintenance.

Mar 14, 20265 min
Uganda Airlines Leases Ethiopian 787 as A330s Remain Grounded
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Delta Extends Tel Aviv Suspension, Delays Atlanta Route Restart

Delta Air Lines prolonged its JFK-Tel Aviv flight suspension through March 31, 2026, and delayed its Atlanta route restart due to ongoing regional conflict.

Mar 14, 20265 min
Delta Extends Tel Aviv Suspension, Delays Atlanta Route Restart
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Air Canada Suspends Dubai Flights Until May Amid Middle East Tensions

Air Canada has suspended Toronto-Dubai flights until May 1 due to regional conflict, shifting capacity to its Delhi route to provide alternate travel options.

Mar 14, 20265 min
Air Canada Suspends Dubai Flights Until May Amid Middle East Tensions
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