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Finnair CEO: 'Sisu' helped airline recover from pandemic and airspace crisis, now 'back to cruising altitude'

Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto said the airline is finally 'back to cruising altitude' after navigating two existential crises over the last five years — the COVID pandemic and the airspace closure — crediting a 'sisu' resilience strategy for steering the recovery and restoring operational stability.

2026-03-03T20:12:14.593074-08:00

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Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26

2026-03-03T18:16:07.512250-08:00

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Ryanair to invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, base three aircraft and add four Summer 2026 routes

2026-03-03T14:53:09.360231-08:00

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Wizz Air shifts European capacity to Sharm El Sheikh as Middle East airspace restrictions bite

2026-03-03T13:33:36.104856-08:00

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El Al to reconfigure six 777-200ERs to 313-seat, 787-style cabins by Q1 2027 El Al will complete reconfiguration of all six Boeing 777-200ERs to a 313-seat, Boeing 787-style cabin layout by the end of Q1 2027, upgrading the aircraft from their current 279-seat configuration and standardise cabin product across its widebody fleet.

2026-03-04T01:27:20.010137-08:00

El Al to reconfigure six 777-200ERs to 313-seat, 787-style cabins by Q1 2027

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Finnair CEO: 'Sisu' helped airline recover from pandemic and airspace crisis, now 'back to cruising altitude' Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto said the airline is finally 'back to cruising altitude' after navigating two existential crises over the last five years — the COVID pandemic and the airspace closure — crediting a 'sisu' resilience strategy for steering the recovery and restoring operational stability.

2026-03-03T20:12:14.593074-08:00

Finnair CEO: 'Sisu' helped airline recover from pandemic and airspace crisis, now 'back to cruising altitude'

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Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26 Korean Air will retire its long-used "KAL" brand and carry out a board revamp in late first-quarter 2026, the carrier announced. The move signals a corporate rebrand and governance overhaul timed for implementation before the airline's next fiscal quarter, and could reshape marketing, investor perception and strategic positioning.

2026-03-03T18:16:07.512250-08:00

Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26

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Ryanair to invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, base three aircraft and add four Summer 2026 routes Ryanair will invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, establishing a base with three additional aircraft and launching four new routes for Summer 2026. The move expands the carrier’s Polish footprint and represents a carrier-funded airport development tied to near-term network growth.

2026-03-03T14:53:09.360231-08:00

Ryanair to invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, base three aircraft and add four Summer 2026 routes

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Wizz Air shifts European capacity to Sharm El Sheikh as Middle East airspace restrictions bite Wizz Air is increasing flights from major European bases to Sharm El Sheikh from 6 March, reallocating capacity to support passengers disrupted by current airspace restrictions across parts of the Middle East. The short-term network move redirects leisure and diversion demand to Egypt while closures squeeze regional connectivity.

2026-03-03T13:33:36.104856-08:00

Wizz Air shifts European capacity to Sharm El Sheikh as Middle East airspace restrictions bite

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Mexicana seeks U.S. charter permit to operate flights for FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexicana has applied for a U.S. charter permit to operate flights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seeking authority to run non‑scheduled services into the United States during the tournament. Approval would let the carrier offer dedicated charter capacity to fans and tour operators for World Cup travel.

2026-03-03T10:36:00.897068-08:00

Mexicana seeks U.S. charter permit to operate flights for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Wealthy Flee Dubai by Private Jet as Gulf Airport Closures Leave Tens of Thousands Stranded After airport closures tied to 'Operation Epic Fury' and escalating Iran-related strikes, tens of thousands of passengers are stranded in Dubai and across the Gulf. A parallel evacuation has emerged: wealthy travellers are securing private-charter flights — including long-range business jets such as a Falcon 7X — at steep prices.

2026-03-03T09:34:06.478372-08:00

Wealthy Flee Dubai by Private Jet as Gulf Airport Closures Leave Tens of Thousands Stranded

Skift

How payment systems are changing in travel and hospitality Payments now shape every stage of the customer journey and touch every facet of a company’s financial operations. Travel and hospitality firms must align payments strategy with customer experience, distribution and back‑office finance to reduce friction and protect revenue streams.

2026-03-03T08:31:41.536610-08:00

How payment systems are changing in travel and hospitality

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Finnair CEO: 'Sisu' helped airline recover from pandemic and airspace crisis, now 'back to cruising altitude'

Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26

Ryanair to invest $1.5bn in Kraków Airport, base three aircraft and add four Summer 2026 routes

Wizz Air shifts European capacity to Sharm El Sheikh as Middle East airspace restrictions bite

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