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Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC

Cirium data shows a sharp increase in U.S. flight cancellations on Saturday as a snowstorm focused on Memphis (MEM), Dallas‑Fort Worth (DFW) and Oklahoma City (OKC). Friday operations remained mostly intact nationwide, but the weekend surge concentrated disruption at key regional hubs.

2026-01-23T21:55:07.212864-08:00

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Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

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Sabre: agent tools will augment, not replace, travel agents as agencies battle system overload

2026-01-23T12:18:14.347175-08:00

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IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai–Athens and Delhi–Athens — first scheduled India–Greece service

2026-01-23T05:31:35.028176-08:00

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Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC Cirium data shows a sharp increase in U.S. flight cancellations on Saturday as a snowstorm focused on Memphis (MEM), Dallas‑Fort Worth (DFW) and Oklahoma City (OKC). Friday operations remained mostly intact nationwide, but the weekend surge concentrated disruption at key regional hubs.

2026-01-23T21:55:07.212864-08:00

Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC

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Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and other international carriers abruptly canceled or suspended services to Israel and Gulf destinations — including Dubai, Tel Aviv, Riyadh and Dammam — and began avoiding regional airspace amid security fears over a potential U.S. strike on Iran and rising tensions.

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation

Skift

Sabre: agent tools will augment, not replace, travel agents as agencies battle system overload Travel agents are "drowning in too many systems" and worry the tools meant to help will instead replace them, a Sabre executive said. Sabre positions its new agent-facing tools as augmentation to retain agent roles while tackling agency system overload through better consolidation and usability.

2026-01-23T12:18:14.347175-08:00

Sabre: agent tools will augment, not replace, travel agents as agencies battle system overload

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Goldilocks Fuel Planning: Balancing Reserves, Cost and Payload Explains how operators calculate a 'just right' fuel load—balancing regulatory reserve requirements, contingency fuel, alternate and holding expectations against weight penalties and fuel burn. The piece outlines calculation methods, scenario planning and trade-offs airlines use to minimize costs while preserving safety margins and operational flexibility.

2026-01-23T10:02:14.562531-08:00

Goldilocks Fuel Planning: Balancing Reserves, Cost and Payload

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U.S. startup Argentum Airways launches scheduled commercial operations Argentum Airways, a U.S. startup carrier, has launched scheduled commercial operations, marking its entry into the U.S. scheduled airline market. The summary provided no details about routes, fleet composition or Air Operator Certificate status; industry stakeholders will monitor regulatory filings and network plans.

2026-01-23T08:30:24.998522-08:00

U.S. startup Argentum Airways launches scheduled commercial operations

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Saudi Arabia reports 122 million visitors in 2025, up 5% — implications for aviation demand Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism said the kingdom received 122 million domestic and international visitors in 2025, a 5% year‑on‑year increase. The rise signals stronger travel flows that will affect airline capacity, airport throughput and infrastructure planning across the country.

2026-01-23T08:14:17.033780-08:00

Saudi Arabia reports 122 million visitors in 2025, up 5% — implications for aviation demand

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NASA tests laminar‑flow wing on F‑15, projects up to 10% fuel savings NASA used an F‑15 research jet to flight‑test a laminar‑flow wing, reaching about 144 mph and validating drag‑reduction measures that could cut fuel burn for future airliners by up to 10%. The data will guide commercial airframe design choices and airline operating economics.

2026-01-23T07:32:34.044752-08:00

NASA tests laminar‑flow wing on F‑15, projects up to 10% fuel savings

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Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue launches 'Flying Blue Experiences' — redeem miles for VIP event boxes Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue has launched 'Flying Blue Experiences', a redemption platform letting members use miles for exclusive event benefits — including VIP boxes at Paris’s Accor Arena and Stade de France. Initial offers include a France v England rugby VIP package redeemable for roughly 60,000 Flying Blue miles.

2026-01-23T07:01:58.410042-08:00

Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue launches 'Flying Blue Experiences' — redeem miles for VIP event boxes

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Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC

Major European carriers suspend flights to Israel and Gulf hubs amid US–Iran escalation

Sabre: agent tools will augment, not replace, travel agents as agencies battle system overload

IndiGo launches A321XLR nonstop Mumbai–Athens and Delhi–Athens — first scheduled India–Greece service

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