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Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands

Iran's drone strike on Kuwait International Airport injured airport staff and prompted an immediate closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The attack coincides with Operation Epic Fury and related missile strikes that have shut Dubai and Abu Dhabi airspace, suspended Gulf services and left thousands of passengers stranded.

2026-02-28T02:17:05.824078-08:00

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

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FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes Israel has begun relocating civilian aircraft outside its territory as emergency measures tied to ongoing military operations, the Transport Ministry said. National carrier El Al suspended its Shabbat observance to reposition aircraft from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes and related security threats.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

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Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands Iran's drone strike on Kuwait International Airport injured airport staff and prompted an immediate closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The attack coincides with Operation Epic Fury and related missile strikes that have shut Dubai and Abu Dhabi airspace, suspended Gulf services and left thousands of passengers stranded.

2026-02-28T02:17:05.824078-08:00

Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands

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British Airways to fit SpaceX Starlink high‑speed Wi‑Fi from March; rollout timetable undisclosed British Airways will begin installing SpaceX Starlink high‑speed inflight Wi‑Fi on select aircraft from March. The carrier confirmed initial installations next month but has not disclosed how many aircraft, which fleet types will be fitted, or a timetable for a broader rollout.

2026-02-28T01:31:37.433809-08:00

British Airways to fit SpaceX Starlink high‑speed Wi‑Fi from March; rollout timetable undisclosed

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations Coordinated U.S. and Israeli air and missile strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 — including carrier‑based aircraft and Tomahawk cruise missiles — prompted region‑wide airspace closures and major carrier suspensions. Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv hubs were affected, with 868 cancellations reported by Saturday afternoon.

2026-02-28T01:31:34.874761-08:00

U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

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Lufthansa CityLine pilots authorise potential strike after wage talks collapse Pilots at Lufthansa CityLine voted to authorise potential strike action after wage talks broke down, the union said. The ballot grants a mandate that allows the union to call industrial action if negotiations remain stalled, creating the possibility of operational disruption for the carrier.

2026-02-27T18:11:27.910529-08:00

Lufthansa CityLine pilots authorise potential strike after wage talks collapse

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United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American United enters 2026 with higher profitability and greater strategic flexibility than American, despite the two carriers being similar in scale through 2025. The gap underscores how differences in revenue mix, cost control and network/fleet choices are producing immediate financial advantages for United.

2026-02-27T17:06:06.044120-08:00

United opens 2026 with a profit and flexibility edge over American

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FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute The FAA is weighing reductions in summer flights at Chicago O’Hare after United and American scheduled more services than the airport can handle, citing overscheduling and congestion risks. The agency plans a meeting next week to discuss forced cuts aimed at averting large delays.

2026-02-27T14:37:19.706032-08:00

FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

Skift

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees Southwest Airlines has implemented a policy prohibiting employees from wearing smart glasses or other wearable technology capable of audio or video recording while on duty. The restriction covers on‑work use of any device with recording functions and applies to operational and customer‑facing staff.

2026-02-27T13:51:00.985017-08:00

Southwest bans recording-capable smart glasses and wearables for employees

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Iran drone strike on Kuwait airport escalates Gulf airspace shutdowns as 'Operation Epic Fury' strands thousands

U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Gulf airspace closures force 868 flight cancellations

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

FAA Considers Summer Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare amid United–American Slot Dispute

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