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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

United Airlines will increase capacity on its seasonal Glasgow–Newark nonstop for Summer 2026 by about 22%, adding seats and extending the service through October. The move expands transatlantic connectivity for Scotland and supports stronger summer leisure and premium travel demand.

2026-02-05T14:34:38.866467-08:00

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Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors

2026-02-05T15:14:36.242364-08:00

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Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

2026-02-05T13:47:55.690314-08:00

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American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

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Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors Hainan Airlines Holding has completed a $174 million debt-to-equity swap with its creditors, converting outstanding claims into newly issued shares as part of a formal recapitalisation. The transaction alters the group’s balance sheet and ownership structure while aiming to stabilise its finances.

2026-02-05T15:14:36.242364-08:00

Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors

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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October United Airlines will increase capacity on its seasonal Glasgow–Newark nonstop for Summer 2026 by about 22%, adding seats and extending the service through October. The move expands transatlantic connectivity for Scotland and supports stronger summer leisure and premium travel demand.

2026-02-05T14:34:38.866467-08:00

United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

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Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026 Wizz Air will introduce a seasonal London Gatwick–Santorini route commencing 1 July 2026, expanding its UK–Greece leisure network. The move builds on recently announced UK route growth and increases the carrier's summer island connectivity ahead of the 2026 peak travel season.

2026-02-05T13:47:55.690314-08:00

Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

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WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group WestJet has appointed Marek Andryszak as President of Sunwing Vacations Group, effective mid‑March 2026. He succeeds Andrew Dawson, who retired in 2025, and brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the tour‑operator sector, including executive roles at major leisure travel companies.

2026-02-05T11:43:07.096115-08:00

WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group

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American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027 American Airlines will launch daily, seasonal nonstop service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Porto (OPO) in summer 2027 using its Airbus A321XLR. The route — subject to regulatory approvals — will deploy the carrier's long‑range narrowbody with premium cabins, expanding U.S. access to Portugal.

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027

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2025 travel flows: international visitors fall as U.S. travel rebounds Government and industry data for 2025 show inbound travel weakened across most major markets: foreign and overseas visitors declined even as U.S. residents returned to travel in force. That divergence is shifting demand between international and domestic networks, with implications for airline revenue and airport capacity planning.

2026-02-05T10:24:54.357197-08:00

2025 travel flows: international visitors fall as U.S. travel rebounds

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Saudia in talks with Boeing and Airbus for potential 150‑jet deal Saudia is in early talks with Boeing and Airbus to buy at least 150 narrowbody and widebody jets, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The negotiations cover both short‑ and long‑range types and come amid accelerated fleet activity across Saudi aviation.

2026-02-05T10:24:28.282266-08:00

Saudia in talks with Boeing and Airbus for potential 150‑jet deal

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Azul okays $955m share issuance to raise capital Azul Linhas Aéreas has approved an issuance of new shares intended to raise approximately $955 million in fresh capital. The move represents a significant equity recapitalization for the Brazilian carrier to bolster liquidity and support its financial stabilization.

2026-02-05T10:16:23.644557-08:00

Azul okays $955m share issuance to raise capital

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United ups Glasgow–Newark summer 2026 service — +22% capacity, extended through October

Hainan Airlines Holding completes $174M debt-to-equity swap with creditors

Wizz Air to launch London Gatwick–Santorini seasonal service from 1 July 2026

American Airlines to launch Philadelphia–Porto nonstop with A321XLR in summer 2027

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