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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, ending 23+ years of membership amid impending Korean Air merger

Asiana Airlines will officially leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026—ending more than 23 years as a member of the global network. The move includes defined earn-and-redeem deadlines for Star Alliance’s miles and rewards before the final decoupling at year-end.

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Saudia told to improve operational efficiency amid Hajj peak operations

2026-06-22T22:27:08.565876-07:00

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

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United Airlines brings Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi to its first transatlantic widebody flight, accelerating systemwide rollout towar

2026-06-22T13:57:54.948523-07:00

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Saudia told to improve operational efficiency amid Hajj peak operations Saudia has been directed to improve operational efficiency to better handle the demands of Hajj operations. The instruction underscores the execution pressure airlines face during Saudi Arabia’s annual pilgrimage peak, when staffing, scheduling, and turnaround performance are tightly tested.

2026-06-22T22:27:08.565876-07:00

Saudia told to improve operational efficiency amid Hajj peak operations

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, ending 23+ years of membership amid impending Korean Air merger Asiana Airlines will officially leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026—ending more than 23 years as a member of the global network. The move includes defined earn-and-redeem deadlines for Star Alliance’s miles and rewards before the final decoupling at year-end.

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, ending 23+ years of membership amid impending Korean Air merger

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Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion Nippon Cargo Airlines has started its integration into the ANA Group and is laying out plans to expand freighter capacity using Boeing 777F aircraft. The move signals a tighter structural alignment within ANA’s logistics network alongside incremental growth of long-haul cargo lift.

2026-06-22T19:42:24.408557-07:00

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

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Malaysia Airlines to choose Airbus A350 replacement by 2026 Malaysia Airlines plans to make a decision on its Airbus A350 replacement by 2026, framing a near-term inflection point for its long-haul fleet plan. The timing underscores how carrier aircraft succession decisions are being pulled forward as widebody renewal windows converge.

2026-06-22T18:12:37.409694-07:00

Malaysia Airlines to choose Airbus A350 replacement by 2026

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Malaysia Airlines to decide on A350 replacement by 2026

2026-06-22T18:12:37.409694-07:00

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Bamboo Airways faces further bank asset seizure Bamboo Airways is reported to be facing another round of bank asset seizures tied to its ongoing financial situation, adding pressure to its liquidity and operations. The development signals continued legal and creditor actions that could further constrain the airline’s ability to finance working capital and payments.

2026-06-22T16:56:25.850226-07:00

Bamboo Airways faces further bank asset seizure

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China's Shenzhen Airlines takes first A350-900

2026-06-22T14:41:48.676211-07:00

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United Airlines brings Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi to its first transatlantic widebody flight, accelerating systemwide rollout towar United Airlines has flown its first long-haul passenger service equipped with Starlink high-speed inflight Wi‑Fi: a Boeing 777-200 Newark–London Heathrow flight, operated as UA14. The carrier says it is accelerating its rollout for MileagePlus members, with plans to equip its entire widebody fleet by mid‑2027.

2026-06-22T13:57:54.948523-07:00

United Airlines brings Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi to its first transatlantic widebody flight, accelerating systemwide rollout towar

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, ending 23+ years of membership amid impending Korean Air merger

Saudia told to improve operational efficiency amid Hajj peak operations

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) begins ANA Group integration and outlines Boeing 777F cargo expansion

United Airlines brings Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi to its first transatlantic widebody flight, accelerating systemwide rollout towar

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