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American Airlines adds nonstop ORD–Tokyo Narita from 27 March 2027 in Japan Airlines partnership

American Airlines will launch a daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) on 27 March 2027, operating one round-trip per day. The route is planned as American’s 11th long-haul connection from ORD and is operated in collaboration with Japan Airlines.

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2026-07-01T22:31:37.506743-07:00

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JAL and ANA raise fuel surcharges to ~$400 as Asia jet-fuel prices fall

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2026-07-01T16:44:18.602570-07:00

Skift

American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027

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2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00

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Delta leans into A220 fuel-efficiency to narrow the US single-aisle gap, while American and United remain uncommitted

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2026-07-01T09:33:07.881007-07:00

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American Airlines adds nonstop ORD–Tokyo Narita from 27 March 2027 in Japan Airlines partnership American Airlines will launch a daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) on 27 March 2027, operating one round-trip per day. The route is planned as American’s 11th long-haul connection from ORD and is operated in collaboration with Japan Airlines.

2026-07-01T22:31:37.506743-07:00

American Airlines adds nonstop ORD–Tokyo Narita from 27 March 2027 in Japan Airlines partnership

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Singapore Airlines issues US$220.8mn notes due late 2Q31

2026-07-01T19:52:41.212623-07:00

Singapore Airlines issues US$2

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JAL and ANA raise fuel surcharges to ~$400 as Asia jet-fuel prices fall Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways increased fuel surcharges on Wednesday, even as jet fuel costs in Asia declined. The step raises attention on how carriers’ pricing mechanics—such as lagging cost recovery or hedging/fx effects—are transmitting fuel-market moves to passengers now.

2026-07-01T16:44:18.602570-07:00

JAL and ANA raise fuel surcharges to ~$400 as Asia jet-fuel prices fall

AirInsight

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Delta leans into A220 fuel-efficiency to narrow the US single-aisle gap, while American and United remain uncommitted Delta says its A220 strategy is already closing a measured fuel-efficiency gap across US single-aisle fleets, per The Airflow’s Fuel Efficiency Index. American and United have not yet provided a comparable response, leaving Delta positioned as the clearest “efficiency mover” in the segment.

2026-07-01T09:33:07.881007-07:00

Delta leans into A220 fuel-efficiency to narrow the US single-aisle gap, while American and United remain uncommitted

Skift

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American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027 American Airlines will restore nonstop O’Hare–Tokyo Narita service on March 27, 2027, after an eight-year hiatus, operating daily Boeing 787-9 flights. The carrier also plans to resume additional domestic routes from Chicago, positioning the renewed transpacific network to better compete on the Chicago–Narita market.

2026-07-01T08:46:14.800309-07:00

American Airlines to relaunch Chicago O’Hare–Tokyo Narita nonstop service on March 27, 2027

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Avelo launches from McKinney, adding a third DFW-area scheduled airport; American returns Naples–Charlotte nonstop in 2026 Avelo Airlines will launch the first scheduled service from McKinney National Airport near Dallas, starting in November with five routes to Florida—Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa. Separately, American Airlines plans a Naples (SW Florida)–Charlotte nonstop on Dec. 2, 2026, marking the return of commercial service to Naples after 25 years.

2026-07-01T01:29:07.789240-07:00

Avelo launches from McKinney, adding a third DFW-area scheduled airport; American returns Naples–Charlotte nonstop in 2026

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Air New Zealand launches a “strategy reset” as it forecasts a steeper-than-expected loss and targets a return to profitability Air New Zealand says it is moving into a new phase after a period of “significant operational and financial pressure,” launching a “strategy reset” to close out its current challenges. The company is forecasting a steeper-than-expected loss for the year ended 30 June, with an intent to return to profitability.

2026-07-01T00:44:51.552653-07:00

Air New Zealand launches a “strategy reset” as it forecasts a steeper-than-expected loss and targets a return to profitability

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DOT proposes repealing Obama-era all-in airfare advertising rules, letting airlines show base fares excluding taxes/fees more pr The US Department of Transportation has proposed fully repealing an Obama-era requirement that airfare ads and commercials display tax-inclusive “all-in” pricing. Under the proposal, airlines could present base fares excluding taxes and fees more prominently, while allowing tax/fee components to appear alongside the total rather than keeping the all-in price as the dominant figure.

2026-07-01T00:14:24.940843-07:00

DOT proposes repealing Obama-era all-in airfare advertising rules, letting airlines show base fares excluding taxes/fees more pr

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