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Finnair reported third-quarter net profit of €59.1 million, up from €30.5 million a year earlier, while comparable operating profit rose to €84 million from €50.7 million and revenue increased 14.2%. The carrier raised its revenue guidance and expects passenger numbers to grow 7% in 2026 on 1% capacity growth.
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Emirates is set to operate KLM’s slots at Dubai during the winter 2026/27 season. The available report does not specify the flights, operating arrangements or commercial terms, but the move links the two airlines’ use of capacity at the airport.
The Delta Air Lines partner plans daily service on all three routes using 166-seat Boeing 737 MAX 8s. The additions expand Aeroméxico’s joint-venture network to 27 U.S. destinations following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s lifting of restrictions.
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Finnair reported third-quarter net profit of €59.1 million, up from €30.5 million a year earlier, while comparable operating profit rose to €84 million from €50.7 million and revenue increased 14.2%. The carrier raised its revenue guidance and expects passenger numbers to grow 7% in 2026 on 1% capacity growth.
Belizean carrier Tropic Air is considering additional cuts in connection with airport plans, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary provides no detail on the proposed changes, the airport plans involved or the scale of any cuts.
Moldova’s Polaris Airlines has received an air operator certificate, according to Commercial Aviation News. The available report does not provide details on the carrier’s planned services, fleet or launch timeline.
A surge in fuel prices is squeezing airline margins and driving fare increases that are deterring cost-conscious economy passengers. The industry response is a sharper focus on the wealthiest travelers, with premium offerings—from caviar and champagne to Porsche transfers—underscoring a widening divide in the passenger experience.
Air Peace has reportedly filed with Brazil’s ANAC to operate a weekly Lagos–São Paulo Guarulhos route from Dec. 15, 2026, using a Boeing 777-200ER. The proposed service would restore a direct Nigeria–Brazil air link after 32 years, but the airline has not confirmed the route or opened sales.
ANA Holdings is considering options for its partnership with RegionalPlus Wings, the parent company of domestic operators Air Do and Solaseed Air, including a possible increase in its shareholding. The airline group did not confirm plans to raise its stake.
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