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Qatar Airways to add weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from Feb 2026

Qatar Airways will increase frequencies to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from February 2026 (Q1 2026), adding extra weekly flights to all three cities to meet rising business and leisure demand. The moves boost Doha–South Africa seat capacity ahead of the southern‑hemisphere summer travel peak.

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Air Canada to launch Vancouver–Sapporo nonstop (YVR–CTS) three-times-weekly from Dec 2026

2026-01-21T07:19:07.351752-08:00

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Emirates to build 12,000‑place Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park

2026-01-20T22:16:35.490952-08:00

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KLM offers fast, complimentary Viasat Wi‑Fi across its European short‑haul network

2026-01-21T03:27:40.419782-08:00

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Climate Mythbusters: Testing common travel‑industry claims on aviation emissions This analysis tests widely repeated travel‑industry claims about aviation's climate impact, separating factual points from misleading assertions and quantifying the relative contribution of different emissions sources. It evaluates common statements to clarify which mitigation options are supported by evidence and which amount to oversimplification.

2026-01-21T09:53:32.840484-08:00

Climate Mythbusters: Testing common travel‑industry claims on aviation emissions

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Qatar Airways to add weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from Feb 2026 Qatar Airways will increase frequencies to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from February 2026 (Q1 2026), adding extra weekly flights to all three cities to meet rising business and leisure demand. The moves boost Doha–South Africa seat capacity ahead of the southern‑hemisphere summer travel peak.

2026-01-21T09:11:09.362352-08:00

Qatar Airways to add weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from Feb 2026

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Air Canada to launch Vancouver–Sapporo nonstop (YVR–CTS) three-times-weekly from Dec 2026 Air Canada will launch the only nonstop service between Sapporo (CTS) and North America, operating a three-times-weekly Vancouver–Sapporo seasonal route with a Boeing 787 beginning December 2026. The service reinforces Vancouver's trans‑Pacific hub position and opens direct leisure access to Hokkaido for Aeroplan members.

2026-01-21T07:19:07.351752-08:00

Air Canada to launch Vancouver–Sapporo nonstop (YVR–CTS) three-times-weekly from Dec 2026

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Court dismisses $101M class-action lawsuit against El Al A court has dismissed a $101 million class-action lawsuit against Israeli carrier El Al, eliminating the proposed claim and related legal exposure tied to the case. The ruling removes a potential financial liability and legal overhang that had confronted the airline, closing this chapter for now.

2026-01-21T04:11:16.317242-08:00

Court dismisses $101M class-action lawsuit against El Al

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Ryanair warns average fares could rise 2–4% over next 12 months as traffic grows Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said average fares may rise 2–4% over the next 12 months, with passenger numbers also expected to increase. The guidance signals a modest pricing shift as traffic continues to expand into the coming year, supporting the carrier's revenue outlook.

2026-01-21T03:51:01.744635-08:00

Ryanair warns average fares could rise 2–4% over next 12 months as traffic grows

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KLM offers fast, complimentary Viasat Wi‑Fi across its European short‑haul network KLM has started offering fast, complimentary Viasat in‑flight Wi‑Fi across its European narrowbody and regional network, making it one of the first European carriers to provide free broadband on short‑haul services. The airline has not announced plans to extend free Wi‑Fi to its long‑haul fleet.

2026-01-21T03:27:40.419782-08:00

KLM offers fast, complimentary Viasat Wi‑Fi across its European short‑haul network

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Embraer targets first E2‑family sale in India while showcasing E195‑E2 and E175 at Wings India 2026 Embraer will display its E195‑E2 and E175 at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad from 28 January, mounting a renewed push to secure the first E2‑family sale in India. The company will spotlight the jets' regional range and fuel efficiency as it courts carriers and lessors in a fast‑growing market.

2026-01-21T02:45:59.860774-08:00

Embraer targets first E2‑family sale in India while showcasing E195‑E2 and E175 at Wings India 2026

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Emirates to build 12,000‑place Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park Emirates has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park to acquire land for a purpose‑built Cabin Crew Village — a multi‑billion‑dirham residential community designed to house up to 12,000 cabin crew. Groundbreaking is slated for Q2 2026, with the first phase targeted for 2029.

2026-01-20T22:16:35.490952-08:00

Emirates to build 12,000‑place Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park

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Qatar Airways to add weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from Feb 2026

Air Canada to launch Vancouver–Sapporo nonstop (YVR–CTS) three-times-weekly from Dec 2026

Emirates to build 12,000‑place Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park

KLM offers fast, complimentary Viasat Wi‑Fi across its European short‑haul network

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