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Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize

Turkish Airlines operated its first scheduled flight between Istanbul (IST) and Yerevan (EVN) on March 11, 2026, restoring daily commercial service after years without direct connections. The route's launch is a tangible step in the gradual normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia.

2026-03-12T03:13:40.744983-07:00

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Vietnam braces for Jet A‑1 shortage from April as Middle East tensions disrupt supply

2026-03-12T03:13:40.789220-07:00

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ANA rolls out premium cabin refresh — BAKUNE recovery wear, FRANZI R‑PET amenity kits and wider cabin upgrades

2026-03-12T02:38:56.319129-07:00

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Middle East conflict pushes jet fuel above crude, squeezing airlines, cargo and business aviation

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Vietnam braces for Jet A‑1 shortage from April as Middle East tensions disrupt supply Vietnam's civil aviation sector is preparing for a possible Jet A‑1 shortage starting in April after Middle East tensions disrupted supply and drove prices sharply higher. Regulators and carriers are monitoring stock levels and assessing contingency options to limit operational impact.

2026-03-12T03:13:40.789220-07:00

Vietnam braces for Jet A‑1 shortage from April as Middle East tensions disrupt supply

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Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize Turkish Airlines operated its first scheduled flight between Istanbul (IST) and Yerevan (EVN) on March 11, 2026, restoring daily commercial service after years without direct connections. The route's launch is a tangible step in the gradual normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia.

2026-03-12T03:13:40.744983-07:00

Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize

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ANA rolls out premium cabin refresh — BAKUNE recovery wear, FRANZI R‑PET amenity kits and wider cabin upgrades All Nippon Airways is refreshing international premium cabins: TENTIAL’s BAKUNE recovery wear returns to First Class from April, while new FRANZI leather amenity kits (using recycled polyester) and DECORTÉ/CULTI MILANO skincare will outfit first- and business-class. ANA says it will explore further cabin upgrades, including medium‑haul routes.

2026-03-12T02:38:56.319129-07:00

ANA rolls out premium cabin refresh — BAKUNE recovery wear, FRANZI R‑PET amenity kits and wider cabin upgrades

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Middle East conflict pushes jet fuel above crude, squeezing airlines, cargo and business aviation Jet fuel prices have surged far faster than crude amid the Middle East conflict, sharply compressing airline margins worldwide. Carriers and cargo operators are imposing higher surcharges and halting Middle East bookings, while business aviation and hedging strategies struggle to absorb the sudden cost shock.

2026-03-11T22:03:48.785275-07:00

Middle East conflict pushes jet fuel above crude, squeezing airlines, cargo and business aviation

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IndiGo restarts 787 long‑haul services to nine Middle East cities and select Europe routes amid Gulf tensions IndiGo will resume Boeing 787 long‑haul services and restart scheduled flights to nine Middle East cities and select European routes from March 12, 2026. The carrier says it is coordinating with authorities to ensure safe operations and is contacting affected passengers amid the Iran–Israel conflict.

2026-03-11T21:48:58.689604-07:00

IndiGo restarts 787 long‑haul services to nine Middle East cities and select Europe routes amid Gulf tensions

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Air Tahiti unions demand PSO guarantees from government to secure regional services Unions representing Air Tahiti staff have called on the French Polynesian government to provide public service obligation (PSO) guarantees to protect the carrier's regional network. The move seeks state backing to preserve scheduled intra‑archipelago services and underpin any necessary financing or contracts.

2026-03-11T18:13:43.611682-07:00

Air Tahiti unions demand PSO guarantees from government to secure regional services

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Air Transat shareholders back management's strategic plan, affirming continuity of current strategy Shareholders of Air Transat voted to back management’s strategic plan, confirming the carrier will maintain its current commercial and operational strategy. The endorsement gives management a clear mandate to continue executing existing measures rather than pivoting to an alternative course.

2026-03-11T14:34:19.589373-07:00

Air Transat shareholders back management's strategic plan, affirming continuity of current strategy

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US international travel growth holds in February; non‑hub airports outpace major hubs I-92 data for February show U.S. international travel growth persisted despite political headwinds, with traffic gains concentrated at non-hub airports that are outpacing major hubs. The pattern signals shifting demand that will affect carrier network deployment, airport operations and summer capacity planning.

2026-03-11T13:19:24.821930-07:00

US international travel growth holds in February; non‑hub airports outpace major hubs

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Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize

Vietnam braces for Jet A‑1 shortage from April as Middle East tensions disrupt supply

ANA rolls out premium cabin refresh — BAKUNE recovery wear, FRANZI R‑PET amenity kits and wider cabin upgrades

Middle East conflict pushes jet fuel above crude, squeezing airlines, cargo and business aviation

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