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Edelweiss to add five A320neos in 2027–28 as Austrian transfers narrowbodies to Zurich

Edelweiss will take five Airbus A320neo jets in 2027–2028 — three to replace 26‑year‑old A320s and two to support network growth — with the aircraft handed over from Austrian Airlines as part of a broader Austrian fleet reorganisation that shifts jets from Vienna to Zurich.

2025-09-11T15:11:07.452287-07:00

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Ryanair may permanently halt Israel flights amid charges and security dispute, O'Leary warns

2025-09-11T04:30:57.122079-07:00

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Air Canada strengthens Toronto Pearson hub with eight new international routes and Summer 2026 Europe–Asia expansion

2025-09-10T16:27:24.501184-07:00

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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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Edelweiss to add five A320neos in 2027–28 as Austrian transfers narrowbodies to Zurich Edelweiss will take five Airbus A320neo jets in 2027–2028 — three to replace 26‑year‑old A320s and two to support network growth — with the aircraft handed over from Austrian Airlines as part of a broader Austrian fleet reorganisation that shifts jets from Vienna to Zurich.

2025-09-11T15:11:07.452287-07:00

Edelweiss to add five A320neos in 2027–28 as Austrian transfers narrowbodies to Zurich

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Ryanair may permanently halt Israel flights amid charges and security dispute, O'Leary warns Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said the carrier may permanently abandon Israel after a dispute with Tel Aviv airport over charges and security, putting a planned October 2025 restart in doubt. He also warned Russia's drone campaign will cause years of disruption to European flight operations.

2025-09-11T04:30:57.122079-07:00

Ryanair may permanently halt Israel flights amid charges and security dispute, O'Leary warns

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British Airways bars crew from drinking coffee and taking in-uniform selfies under new appearance rules British Airways has issued a sweeping update to crew uniform and conduct guidelines that bans crew from consuming beverages in public while in uniform — coffee and soft drinks must be limited to staff-only areas — restricts visible water to “discreet” use, and curbs in‑uniform selfies and social‑media activity.

2025-09-11T02:58:22.003962-07:00

British Airways bars crew from drinking coffee and taking in-uniform selfies under new appearance rules

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Air Canada strengthens Toronto Pearson hub with eight new international routes and Summer 2026 Europe–Asia expansion Air Canada will expand international services from its Toronto Pearson hub, launching eight new routes in winter 2025 and a broader Summer 2026 network to Asia and Europe. The programme adds widebody capacity and deepens long‑haul links between Canada's major metropolitan centres.

2025-09-10T16:27:24.501184-07:00

Air Canada strengthens Toronto Pearson hub with eight new international routes and Summer 2026 Europe–Asia expansion

Breitflyte

Emirates opens Skywards redemptions and upgrades for Premium Economy Emirates said 10 September 2025 that Skywards members can now redeem Miles for Classic Rewards and Upgrade Rewards on all Premium Economy cabins across its fleet. The change lets members use Miles to book Premium Economy awards and to upgrade into the cabin on Emirates and flydubai-operated services.

2025-09-10T04:21:26.591636-07:00

Emirates opens Skywards redemptions and upgrades for Premium Economy

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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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