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Portugal sets requirements for TAP Air Portugal privatisation

The Portuguese government has published formal requirements governing the planned privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, defining eligibility criteria, sale mechanics and conditions for bidders. The move advances the procedural steps toward divesting a minority stake in the national carrier.

2025-09-08T11:53:29.133139-07:00

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Southwest, T‑Mobile to offer free unlimited Wi‑Fi to Rapid Rewards members from Oct. 24, 2025

2025-09-04T07:09:03.320016-07:00

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Frontier Shares Jump ~15% After Spirit Files Second Chapter 11; Investors Eye ULCC Consolidation

2025-09-03T10:33:15.406897-07:00

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Brussels Airlines orders five more A320neos, raising its A320neo fleet to 13

2025-08-29T04:43:04.431267-07:00

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Yeti Airlines earns BBB- rating ahead of planned IPO as investors eye Nepal market Yeti Airlines was awarded a BBB- credit rating ahead of a planned IPO, signalling market confidence and attracting investor interest in Nepal's aviation sector. The rating should ease the carrier's access to capital as it seeks growth across domestic and nearby regional routes.

2025-09-09T05:56:12.241328-07:00

Yeti Airlines earns BBB- rating ahead of planned IPO as investors eye Nepal market

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Qatar Airways, China Southern expand codeshare and boost Doha–Beijing (Daxing) frequencies ahead of Golden Week Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have signed a new MoU to broaden their codeshare partnership and increase frequencies on Doha–Beijing services ahead of China’s Golden Week. Qatar will place its code on China Southern’s Beijing Daxing–Doha flights from next month, widening holiday connectivity.

2025-09-09T02:52:50.049982-07:00

Qatar Airways, China Southern expand codeshare and boost Doha–Beijing (Daxing) frequencies ahead of Golden Week

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Portugal sets requirements for TAP Air Portugal privatisation The Portuguese government has published formal requirements governing the planned privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, defining eligibility criteria, sale mechanics and conditions for bidders. The move advances the procedural steps toward divesting a minority stake in the national carrier.

2025-09-08T11:53:29.133139-07:00

Portugal sets requirements for TAP Air Portugal privatisation

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Nok Air submits clarification documents to CAAT as regulatory probe into international operations continues On Sept. 3 Nok Air filed clarification documents with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) in response to the regulator's safety and compliance review that prompted a suspension of the carrier's international services. The submission is intended to address CAAT’s concerns and inform the outcome of the probe.

2025-09-07T20:48:15.854652-07:00

Nok Air submits clarification documents to CAAT as regulatory probe into international operations continues

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Mozambique creates SPV to manage LAM debt and state stake Mozambique has set up a special purpose vehicle to consolidate and manage the debt and the state's equity stake in national carrier LAM, transferring liabilities and ownership interests into a single entity to streamline financial oversight and potential future transactions.

2025-09-07T19:44:51.924635-07:00

Mozambique creates SPV to manage LAM debt and state stake

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United Ran Men‑Only Daily Flights for 17 Years — “A Club in the Sky” With Cigars, Cocktails and Steak For 17 years United Airlines operated daily, men‑only flights from 1953 to 1970 — marketed as "A club in the sky — For Men Only" — offering first‑class seating, steak dinners, cocktails, complimentary cigars, slippers, teletype market news, and a last‑minute message service, explicitly excluding women and children.

2025-09-07T09:04:53.969146-07:00

United Ran Men‑Only Daily Flights for 17 Years — “A Club in the Sky” With Cigars, Cocktails and Steak

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Riau Islands seeks scheduled international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport, Tanjungpinang The Government of Riau Islands Province has formally requested regular international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport in Tanjungpinang, urging authorities and carriers to establish scheduled cross‑border routes that would recognise RHF as an international gateway for the province.

2025-09-07T06:59:20.533837-07:00

Riau Islands seeks scheduled international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport, Tanjungpinang

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Air Canada flight attendants conclude contract vote; results expected after 3 p.m. ET Flight attendants at Air Canada will complete voting on a proposed new collective agreement today at 3 p.m. ET; union and airline representatives will review ballots and announce the result after the deadline, determining whether the tentative deal is ratified or further action is needed.

2025-09-06T03:44:44.193558-07:00

Air Canada flight attendants conclude contract vote; results expected after 3 p.m. ET

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