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airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns

airBaltic and El Al Israel Airlines will begin a codeshare partnership on July 1, linking European connections via Riga as airBaltic restores Riga–Tel Aviv flights on July 1. The agreement is positioned to expand one-ticket itineraries between Israel and Europe ahead of the resumption schedule.

2026-06-15T07:17:28.609651-07:00

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Wizz Air to install Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027, positioning the ULCC as Europe’s first Starlink-e

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

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Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

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Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring

2026-06-02T01:26:16.703301-07:00

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airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns airBaltic and El Al Israel Airlines will begin a codeshare partnership on July 1, linking European connections via Riga as airBaltic restores Riga–Tel Aviv flights on July 1. The agreement is positioned to expand one-ticket itineraries between Israel and Europe ahead of the resumption schedule.

2026-06-15T07:17:28.609651-07:00

airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns

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Wizz Air to install Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027, positioning the ULCC as Europe’s first Starlink-e Wizz Air says it will “flip the script” on ultra-low-cost onboard connectivity with a deal to install SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-quality in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet beginning in 2027, aiming for systemwide availability by the end of the rollout period.

2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00

Wizz Air to install Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027, positioning the ULCC as Europe’s first Starlink-e

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Exclusive: Turkish Airlines Reverses Course on Premium Economy, Targets 2028 Launch

2026-06-07T07:56:43.293829-07:00

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airBaltic repays part of Latvia government loan; resumes Riga service to Aberdeen Latvian carrier airBaltic says it has repaid part of a government loan and may need further funding. Separately, Aberdeen International Airport welcomed the return of airBaltic’s direct service to Riga, with the first flight departing on 2 June.

2026-06-03T03:11:32.771635-07:00

airBaltic repays part of Latvia government loan; resumes Riga service to Aberdeen

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Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring airBaltic has submitted an updated business plan to the Latvian government for evaluation by mid–3Q26. Latvia’s transport minister said a draft plan is finished at management level and will be reviewed by the airline’s supervisory board before the state assessment.

2026-06-02T01:26:16.703301-07:00

Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring

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Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has confirmed plans for 2027 nonstop growth beyond its initial focus on US West Coast markets, adding Europe (Barcelona and Zurich) and Australasia (Sydney and Auckland). The network push positions Taipei as a direct long-haul hub with trans-Tasman service feeding into the wider itinerary.

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney

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airBaltic says Pratt & Whitney PW1100G issues are over for A220-300 operations Latvia’s airBaltic says it has no A220 aircraft grounded with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine issues in Q1 2026. The airline had previously reported reduced availability from the powerplant woes, with up to 13 A220s grounded on average across Q1 2025.

2026-05-15T01:27:03.296754-07:00

airBaltic says Pratt & Whitney PW1100G issues are over for A220-300 operations

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airBaltic reports Q1 2026 net loss of €70.1m, widens losses, skips 2026 guidance airBaltic says first-quarter net loss more than doubled to €70.1 million despite record passenger volumes and strong revenues, and it declined to provide 2026 guidance as liabilities exceed assets by $480m-plus. The carrier points to improving fleet reliability and added A220-300 deliveries, while financial advisers assess capital-structure options.

2026-05-13T10:34:23.726158-07:00

airBaltic reports Q1 2026 net loss of €70.1m, widens losses, skips 2026 guidance

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airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns

Wizz Air to install Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across its fleet starting in 2027, positioning the ULCC as Europe’s first Starlink-e

Starlux confirms 2027 nonstop expansion to Barcelona, Zurich, Auckland and Sydney

Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring

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