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246 articlesPage 2 of 13Updated May 6, 2026

Alaska Air Joins Transatlantic Rush for Summer 2026

Airlines are launching a record wave of summer 2026 transatlantic routes, including Alaska Airlines' debut, with Delta alone operating 650+ weekly flights.

May 6, 20265 min
Alaska Air Joins Transatlantic Rush for Summer 2026
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Delta Cuts Snacks on 450 Daily Flights Under 350 Miles

Delta Air Lines is ending free snacks and drinks on about 450 daily flights under 350 miles from May 19 to improve operational consistency and offset...

May 5, 20262 min
Delta Cuts Snacks on 450 Daily Flights Under 350 Miles
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Delta Launches 650+ Weekly Transatlantic Summer Flights

Airlines including Delta, ITA, and Finnair are launching new transatlantic routes for summer 2026, with Delta operating a record 650+ weekly flights.

May 5, 20264 min
Delta Launches 650+ Weekly Transatlantic Summer Flights
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ITA Airways Launches Rome-Houston Route with A330-900

ITA Airways launched a new direct Rome-Houston route with its A330-900, expanding its North American network and leveraging a United Airlines codeshare.

May 5, 20265 min
ITA Airways Launches Rome-Houston Route with A330-900
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Air France Adds Mory Sacko Menu on Nairobi–Paris Flights

Air France has introduced a new Business Class menu by Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko on its Nairobi–Paris flights, featuring 12 unique dishes.

May 5, 20263 min
Air France Adds Mory Sacko Menu on Nairobi–Paris Flights
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Southwest Enforces Assigned Seating for Weight & Balance Optimization

Southwest Airlines' new seating policy forces passengers into middle seats on empty flights to comply with strict aircraft weight and balance rules.

May 4, 20265 min
Southwest Enforces Assigned Seating for Weight & Balance Optimization
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Air Canada Cuts Sacramento-Toronto Flight Early Amid Fuel Crisis

Air Canada is ending its seasonal Sacramento-Toronto service early on August 1st, citing jet fuel costs that have doubled since the start of the Iran...

May 4, 20264 min
Air Canada Cuts Sacramento-Toronto Flight Early Amid Fuel Crisis
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Ibom Air Launches Inaugural International Service from Uyo to Accra

Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has launched its first international service from Uyo to Accra, enhancing West African connectivity from its new regional hub.

May 4, 20264 min
Ibom Air Launches Inaugural International Service from Uyo to Accra
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Arkia Launches Business Class on Airbus A320 Flights to Europe

Arkia is launching a business class on its Airbus A320s for European routes, starting with Paris, to capture rising demand for premium short-haul travel.

May 4, 20264 min
Arkia Launches Business Class on Airbus A320 Flights to Europe
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Emirates Restores 96% of Global Network After UAE Airspace Reopens

Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, now serving 137 destinations after a two-month disruption caused by Middle East airspace restrictions.

May 4, 20265 min
Emirates Restores 96% of Global Network After UAE Airspace Reopens
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Delta Air Lines Cancels Nearly 400 Flights Amid Crew Scheduling Crisis

Delta Air Lines canceled nearly 400 flights over two days due to a crew scheduling crisis, disrupting passengers amid a sharp drop in reliability rankings.

May 3, 20264 min
Delta Air Lines Cancels Nearly 400 Flights Amid Crew Scheduling Crisis
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European Carriers Boost Asia Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Closures

European and Australasian airlines are boosting long-haul capacity to Asia as Middle East airspace closures force Gulf carriers to slash flights.

May 3, 20264 min
European Carriers Boost Asia Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Closures
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EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jet

EgyptAir has received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, one of 18 jets leased from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of its ongoing fleet modernization plan.

May 3, 20265 min
EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jet
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Qantas Launches A330 Perth to Johannesburg Non-Stop Service

Qantas begins non-stop Perth-Johannesburg A330 service, restoring a key route to South Africa and adding over 155,000 annual seats from Perth.

May 3, 20264 min
Qantas Launches A330 Perth to Johannesburg Non-Stop Service
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JetBlue Launches 11 Florida Routes After Spirit Airlines Shutdown

JetBlue launches 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale following the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines, absorbing key markets and expanding its Florida hub.

May 3, 20265 min
JetBlue Launches 11 Florida Routes After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
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IndiGo Warns of Kolkata Flight Disruptions Amid Severe Weather Forecast

IndiGo issued a travel advisory for Kolkata (CCU) due to expected thundershowers, warning passengers of potential flight delays and operational impacts.

May 2, 20265 min
IndiGo Warns of Kolkata Flight Disruptions Amid Severe Weather Forecast
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Air India Cuts Flights Through July as Jet Fuel Spike Renders Routes Unviable

Air India is cutting international flights through July as a massive spike in jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions have made many routes unviable.

May 2, 20264 min
Air India Cuts Flights Through July as Jet Fuel Spike Renders Routes Unviable
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American Airlines Resumes Venezuela Flights from Miami After Seven Years

American Airlines has resumed nonstop service to Venezuela after seven years, operating its first flight from Miami to Caracas following the lift of a...

May 1, 20265 min
American Airlines Resumes Venezuela Flights from Miami After Seven Years
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Indian Carriers Resume Full Operations at Doha's Hamad Airport

Indian carriers including Air India and IndiGo resume full operations at Doha's Hamad Airport, restoring key Gulf travel corridors after a two-month halt.

May 1, 20265 min
Indian Carriers Resume Full Operations at Doha's Hamad Airport
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Emirates Expands Autism Travel Rehearsals to Over 40 Global Cities

Emirates has expanded its Travel Rehearsal program to over 40 cities, helping more than 250 families with autistic children prepare for air travel.

Apr 20, 20264 min
Emirates Expands Autism Travel Rehearsals to Over 40 Global Cities
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