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KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions

KLM abruptly cancelled flights to four Middle Eastern destinations this week as carriers reroute and suspend services amid a U.S. military buildup toward Iran. Air France has denied reports of widespread cancellations, saying only two Dubai flights were suspended and services to Dubai and Tel Aviv remain operational.

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KLM Abruptly Cancels Flights to Four Middle Eastern Destinations Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Struggles to Rebook Passengers

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Transavia appoints new CEO — leadership change at Air France–KLM low‑cost unit

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Axinom’s next‑generation IFE wins three industry recognitions

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Who Really Owns British Airways? Inside IAG’s Structure and Its Spanish Links

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: This post explores the ownership structure of British Airways and its parent company, International Airlines Group, revealing its Spanish ties.

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Malaysia Airlines Route Network Update — Network Changes, Fleet Plans and Strategic Partnerships

By ch-aviation: Several daily Operator News updates covering all Operator Route Network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft orders, start-ups and bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions and partnerships and alliances.

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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warns of elevated geopolitical and trade risks after 'significant' damage

By CNBC: CEO Guillaume Faury says 'the beginning of 2026 is marked by an unprecedented number of crises and by unsettling geopolitical developments.'.

Also: Reuters

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Investigators: SWISS Skipped Safety Fix That Led to Mid‑Air Decompression

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Accident investigators criticized SWISS International Air Lines for neglecting a crucial safety fix that caused mid-air decompression.

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Middle East Airlines (MEA) — Route Network & Fleet Update

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KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions

KLM Abruptly Cancels Flights to Four Middle Eastern Destinations Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Struggles to Rebook Passengers

Transavia appoints new CEO — leadership change at Air France–KLM low‑cost unit

Axinom’s next‑generation IFE wins three industry recognitions

Who Really Owns British Airways? Inside IAG’s Structure and Its Spanish Links

Malaysia Airlines Route Network Update — Network Changes, Fleet Plans and Strategic Partnerships

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warns of elevated geopolitical and trade risks after 'significant' damage

Investigators: SWISS Skipped Safety Fix That Led to Mid‑Air Decompression

Middle East Airlines (MEA) — Route Network & Fleet Update

Airlines Reroute, Cancel Middle East Flights Amid U.S.–Iran Military Buildup

Transavia appoints new CEO — leadership change at Air France–KLM low‑cost unit

Axinom’s next‑generation IFE wins three industry recognitions

Who Really Owns British Airways? Inside IAG’s Structure and Its Spanish Links

Malaysia Airlines Route Network Update — Network Changes, Fleet Plans and Strategic Partnerships

Middle East Airlines (MEA) — Route Network & Fleet Update

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