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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand

Fiji Airways will end its direct service between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) starting Sept. 7, 2026. The carrier says soaring jet-fuel prices and demand shifts make the route uneconomic, despite its December 2024 launch as one of the network’s longest-haul links.

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SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

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Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

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Copa Airlines locks in 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00

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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand Fiji Airways will end its direct service between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) starting Sept. 7, 2026. The carrier says soaring jet-fuel prices and demand shifts make the route uneconomic, despite its December 2024 launch as one of the network’s longest-haul links.

2026-04-29T12:06:13.056461-07:00

Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand

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SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments SCAT Airlines has signed for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s that were previously listed as unidentified in Boeing’s backlog, and converted five earlier 737-8 orders to the 737-9 variant. SCAT’s MAX-8 order dates to 2017, signaling a continued shift to the larger MAX 9 for European route growth.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments

AeroTime

Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have signed a codeshare connecting Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh, enabling passengers to book the itinerary on one ticket with through-checked baggage. The partnership expands Etihad’s Southeast Asia connectivity toward the Angkor Wat gateway.

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access

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Indonesia to introduce tax relief on domestic air fares Indonesia is introducing tax relief aimed at lowering domestic airfare costs. The measure targets passenger pricing on domestic routes, potentially affecting carrier revenue and pricing strategies during ongoing cost pressures across the region.

2026-04-28T18:05:35.349971-07:00

Indonesia to introduce tax relief on domestic air fares

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Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025 The Africa–Asia corridor is the fastest-growing aviation lane, with traffic up 42% in 2025, according to the cluster summary. Separately, multi-location “living” drove incremental business aviation route growth during 2025, signaling demand pockets beyond traditional leisure and scheduled markets.

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Africa–Asia air corridor accelerates; business aviation routes up as markets expand in 2025

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United Airlines adds Summer 2026 nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow, Santiago de Compostela (and Reykjavik), expanding transatlant United is launching new Summer 2026 nonstop routes to Split (Croatia), Bari (Italy), Glasgow (Scotland) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain), with additional service to Reykjavik. The expansion increases Europe coverage out of both Newark and Washington Dulles as the carrier ramps its seasonal transatlantic capacity.

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United Airlines adds Summer 2026 nonstops to Split, Bari, Glasgow, Santiago de Compostela (and Reykjavik), expanding transatlant

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Copa Airlines locks in 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub Copa Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for 40 firm 737 MAX aircraft, with options for up to 20 additional jets. The move builds on Copa’s existing 737 MAX fleet and is intended to accelerate its Panama City Tocumen hub-centric fleet update and capacity growth plans.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00

Copa Airlines locks in 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub

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Norwegian Group sees strong summer demand as Q1 2026 operating loss narrows; record load factors offset higher fuel costs Norwegian Group reported an operating loss of 220 million Norwegian krone in Q1 2026, down from a 611 million krone loss a year earlier, citing profitability initiatives and record load factors during a typically weaker winter period. The group says it sees very strong summer demand and no immediate evidence of fuel shortages despite Iran-war-linked kerosene price pressure.

2026-04-28T07:05:05.550997-07:00

Norwegian Group sees strong summer demand as Q1 2026 operating loss narrows; record load factors offset higher fuel costs

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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand

SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments

Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access

Copa Airlines locks in 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX orders with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub

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