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VietJetAir seeks 10-year terminal lease at Ho Chi Minh City

VietJetAir has asked to lease a terminal at Ho Chi Minh City's airport for ten years, seeking long-term access to passenger handling and gate facilities. VietJetAir made the request to the airport authority.

2026-04-09T17:37:43.437422-07:00

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Turkish Airlines abruptly replaces chairman and CEO; succession appears politically driven

2026-04-09T12:12:02.795991-07:00

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American to resume daily Miami–Caracas nonstop flights from April 30, 2026

2026-04-09T10:02:27.413179-07:00

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Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

2026-04-09T11:19:42.081189-07:00

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Garuda urged to study Saudia joint venture to serve Hajj pilgrimage Stakeholders have urged Garuda Indonesia to study a potential joint venture with Saudi carrier Saudia to serve Hajj pilgrimage traffic, prompting consideration of capacity, scheduling and commercial arrangements ahead of peak pilgrimage seasons. The proposal could reshape Garuda’s international network and partnership strategy.

2026-04-09T18:56:39.882229-07:00

Garuda urged to study Saudia joint venture to serve Hajj pilgrimage

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VietJetAir seeks 10-year terminal lease at Ho Chi Minh City VietJetAir has asked to lease a terminal at Ho Chi Minh City's airport for ten years, seeking long-term access to passenger handling and gate facilities. VietJetAir made the request to the airport authority.

2026-04-09T17:37:43.437422-07:00

VietJetAir seeks 10-year terminal lease at Ho Chi Minh City

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Turkish Airlines abruptly replaces chairman and CEO; succession appears politically driven Turkish Airlines has abruptly replaced both its chairman and CEO, describing the exits as retirements while offering scant explanation despite recent strong financial results. The successors—an internal commercial executive as CEO and a finance‑focused board chair—appear politically appointed but signal continuity in the carrier's commercial and fleet strategy.

2026-04-09T12:12:02.795991-07:00

Turkish Airlines abruptly replaces chairman and CEO; succession appears politically driven

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BofA: US tax refunds +13% YoY, far below 25% forecast — a mild headwind for travel demand Bank of America reports US tax refunds rose 13% year‑over‑year, well below earlier 25% growth forecasts. The smaller-than-expected refund boost is a mild headwind to discretionary travel spending as consumers enter the spring booking window.

2026-04-09T11:59:24.532804-07:00

BofA: US tax refunds +13% YoY, far below 25% forecast — a mild headwind for travel demand

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Delta's 2012 refinery gamble is paying off as jet fuel stays elevated Delta’s 2012 purchase of the Trainer refinery outside Philadelphia is paying off as jet fuel prices remain elevated despite a recent pullback. Ownership gives the carrier direct access to refined fuel and a meaningful offset to rising operating costs and spot‑market volatility.

2026-04-09T11:20:45.856349-07:00

Delta's 2012 refinery gamble is paying off as jet fuel stays elevated

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Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch Alaska Airlines has begun operating empty Boeing 787 validation flights to Europe as it finalizes preparations for inaugural Seattle–Rome service. The non‑revenue proving runs are being used to validate aircraft systems, crew procedures and route operations ahead of commercial launch.

2026-04-09T11:19:42.081189-07:00

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

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Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet Argentina’s low‑cost carrier Flybondi has wet‑leased a Boeing 737 as it seeks to restore its fleet and rebuild capacity. The move is aimed at returning aircraft to service and stabilising operations while the carrier works through its fleet challenges.

2026-04-09T11:17:04.405805-07:00

Flybondi wet‑leases a Boeing 737 as it moves to restore fleet

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American to resume daily Miami–Caracas nonstop flights from April 30, 2026 American Airlines plans to resume daily nonstop Miami (MIA)–Caracas (CCS) flights as soon as April 30, 2026, pending government approvals and security checks. The restart marks the U.S. carrier's first scheduled service to Venezuela after a seven‑year suspension, operating daily from its Miami hub.

2026-04-09T10:02:27.413179-07:00

American to resume daily Miami–Caracas nonstop flights from April 30, 2026

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VietJetAir seeks 10-year terminal lease at Ho Chi Minh City

Turkish Airlines abruptly replaces chairman and CEO; succession appears politically driven

American to resume daily Miami–Caracas nonstop flights from April 30, 2026

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

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