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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

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

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

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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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China Eastern to launch record 29‑hour nonstop Buenos Aires–Shanghai service in December

2025-09-15T12:16:03.168504-07:00

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Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks Iberia has implemented an Electronic Technical Log Book (eTLB) across its fleet, replacing traditional paper onboard technical and flight logbooks. The digital system consolidates maintenance and operational records, aiming to modernize workflows and standardize reporting across the carrier’s entire network.

2025-09-15T09:15:59.538694-07:00

Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks

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Etihad records first-ever month with over 2 million passengers Etihad Airways carried more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time since its 2003 launch, a milestone that underscores rapid post‑pandemic recovery. The surge highlights strong demand for Gulf hub connectivity and supports the carrier’s ongoing network and fleet expansion.

2025-09-14T02:47:59.820456-07:00

Etihad records first-ever month with over 2 million passengers

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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

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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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