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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

Wizz Air will introduce a seasonal London Gatwick–Santorini route commencing 1 July 2026, expanding its UK–Greece leisure network. The move builds on recently announced UK route growth and increases the carrier's summer island connectivity ahead of the 2026 peak travel season.

2026-02-05T13:47:55.690314-08:00
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Reuters

US watchdog to review high failure rate in FAA air traffic control training

By Reuters: The U.S. Transportation Department Office of Inspector General said on Thursday it will open a probe into high failure rates among air traffic control trainees amid a long-standing shortage of controllers to manage U.S.

Also: news.bgov.com and avweb.com
2026-02-05T11:56:01.897885-08:00
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

American Airlines to Launch Daily Philadelphia–Porto A321XLR Service with Flagship Suite in Summer 2027

By Breitflyte: American Airlines has today announced the launch of new direct daily summer seasonal service between Philadelphia and Porto, Portugal from Summer 2027.

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2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

WestJet Appoints Marek Andryszak as President of Sunwing Vacations Group

By Breitflyte: WestJet has today announced the appointment of Marek Andryszak as President, Sunwing Vacations Group, effective March 13, 2026.On Thursday (February 5, 2026), WestJet announced that Marek Andryszak will join the organization as President, Sunwing Vacations Group, effective March 16, 2026.

Also: Skies Magazine
2026-02-05T11:43:07.096115-08:00