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South African Airways and CemAir sign domestic codeshare to expand regional connectivity

South African Airways and privately owned CemAir will launch a domestic codeshare from 26 January, allowing SAA to place its code onto CemAir-operated services. The agreement widens single‑ticket access to niche and regional South African destinations previously outside SAA’s network, strengthening domestic connectivity.

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Thai Airways says it is unfazed as creditor share lock-up expires

2026-01-19T19:57:14.766398-08:00

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AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations

2026-01-19T17:06:26.766650-08:00

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WestJet launches Calgary–São Paulo nonstop, YYC’s 100th destination and first Western Canada–South America link

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South African Airways and CemAir sign domestic codeshare to expand regional connectivity South African Airways and privately owned CemAir will launch a domestic codeshare from 26 January, allowing SAA to place its code onto CemAir-operated services. The agreement widens single‑ticket access to niche and regional South African destinations previously outside SAA’s network, strengthening domestic connectivity.

2026-01-20T00:52:57.201542-08:00

South African Airways and CemAir sign domestic codeshare to expand regional connectivity

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Ariana and Kam Air awarded contracts to operate Afghanistan’s Hajj flights Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air have been awarded contracts to operate Afghanistan’s Hajj flights, ch-aviation reports. The agreements task the two carriers with transporting Afghan pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, re-establishing organised international pilgrimage services amid the country’s constrained aviation environment.

2026-01-19T22:03:38.979191-08:00

Ariana and Kam Air awarded contracts to operate Afghanistan’s Hajj flights

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Crystal Bay establishes new airline subsidiary in Vietnam Crystal Bay has formed a new airline subsidiary in Vietnam. The development introduces a new carrier to the country’s aviation market and will be defined by forthcoming regulatory approvals, proposed fleet composition and target route network — all key to its competitive impact.

2026-01-19T21:16:41.658057-08:00

Crystal Bay establishes new airline subsidiary in Vietnam

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Thai Airways says it is unfazed as creditor share lock-up expires Thai Airways said it is unfazed by the expiry of a creditor share lock-up, commenting after the end of the restriction in a brief statement. The company described the milestone as non-disruptive to its operations and capital arrangements, according to its statement.

2026-01-19T19:57:14.766398-08:00

Thai Airways says it is unfazed as creditor share lock-up expires

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AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations AirAsia X has completed acquisition of AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group from Capital A, finalising a group restructuring that consolidates short‑ and long‑haul operations. The enlarged carrier announced a new senior management team led by Bo Lingam with deputy Farouk Kamal and plans to integrate and rebrand the group.

2026-01-19T17:06:26.766650-08:00

AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations

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Gatwick's £2.2bn Northern Runway faces High Court challenge Gatwick Airport's proposed £2.2bn Northern Runway project is under legal review as the High Court hears a challenge from campaigners disputing the government's approval and the scheme's environmental impact. The court's decision could determine whether the expansion proceeds as planned.

2026-01-19T13:47:15.093928-08:00

Gatwick's £2.2bn Northern Runway faces High Court challenge

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Lufthansa Group — a concise take on the rationale behind recent decisions Premium analysis that distils the strategic rationale behind recent Lufthansa Group decisions, synthesizing operational, network and fleet choices to explain management priorities and trade‑offs. The concise take is available to subscribers and clarifies the drivers behind the group’s latest moves.

2026-01-19T13:03:55.962219-08:00

Lufthansa Group — a concise take on the rationale behind recent decisions

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Brazil to provide $1 billion credit line for airlines in 2026 Brazil's government has allocated a $1 billion credit line to support airlines in 2026. The facility supplies state-backed liquidity for carriers next year and will factor into operators' near-term financing and operational planning.

2026-01-19T12:28:01.429314-08:00

Brazil to provide $1 billion credit line for airlines in 2026

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South African Airways and CemAir sign domestic codeshare to expand regional connectivity

Thai Airways says it is unfazed as creditor share lock-up expires

AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations

WestJet launches Calgary–São Paulo nonstop, YYC’s 100th destination and first Western Canada–South America link

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