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Southwest to end service at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) on June 4, 2026

Southwest Airlines will discontinue all flights to and from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) effective June 4, 2026. Both airports are United hubs; the move removes one airport Southwest has served for 20 years and trims its presence in two major gateway markets.

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Southwest to end service at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) in June

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Southwest to End O'Hare Service on June 4, Consolidating Operations at Midway After Four-Year Trial

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Boeing repairing 25 737 MAX jets with wiring damage

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Polar Air Cargo Seeks Extension of U.S. Domestic and Flag-Carrier Rules

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Korean Air to buy remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company, reclaiming catering and duty-free operations

By Airline Economics: Korean Air has said it plans to acquire the remaining 80% stake in Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company. The transaction was approved by the airline's board today (March 12).

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Korean Air to Reacquire Remaining 80% Stake in In‑flight Catering and Duty‑Free Unit from Hahn & Company

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FAA proposes AD for Boeing 787 over 'shim gap' manufacturing errors, mandates inspections for fatigue cracks

By FlightGlobal: The US regulator has issued a proposed airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 787s for fatigue cracks stemming from manufacturing errors involving oversized gaps between structural components, the latest action addressing quality issues at Boeing.

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Lufthansa Group Adds Extra Long‑Haul Passenger Flights in March 2026 (including Frankfurt–Cape Town)

By aeroroutes.com: Published at 1300PDT / 2000GMT 12MAR26 Lufthansa Group carriers have gradually scheduled extra long-haul flights in March 2026. As of 12MAR26, planned extra flights include the following.

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Dan Air move ends Syria’s only EU air link to Aleppo

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Southwest to end service at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) on June 4, 2026

Southwest to end service at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) in June

Southwest to End O'Hare Service on June 4, Consolidating Operations at Midway After Four-Year Trial

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Brazil's TAP Aviation cited in money‑laundering probe; company denies allegations

Polar Air Cargo Seeks Extension of U.S. Domestic and Flag-Carrier Rules

Korean Air to buy remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company, reclaiming catering and duty-free operations

Korean Air to Reacquire Remaining 80% Stake in In‑flight Catering and Duty‑Free Unit from Hahn & Company

FAA proposes AD for Boeing 787 over 'shim gap' manufacturing errors, mandates inspections for fatigue cracks

Lufthansa Group Adds Extra Long‑Haul Passenger Flights in March 2026 (including Frankfurt–Cape Town)

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FAA proposes AD for Boeing 787 over 'shim gap' manufacturing errors, mandates inspections for fatigue cracks

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Boeing repairing 25 737 MAX jets with wiring damage

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