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British Airways expands 2026/27 winter long‑haul network — Cape Town and Haneda frequency boosts; Melbourne and Colombo return

British Airways will significantly expand its 2026/27 winter long‑haul network, lifting Heathrow–Cape Town to 17–21 weekly from 13 Dec 2026 and increasing Heathrow–Haneda to 10–14 weekly from late Mar 2026. The carrier also resumes Melbourne and Colombo services, including a daily Melbourne–Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur on 787‑9 from 11 Jan.

FlightGlobalAlfred Chua

AAPA urges governments to back airlines as Middle East conflict adds strain

By FlightGlobal: The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has called on governments to "consider measures" to support airlines, as the fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to rattle the sector.

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