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American Airlines starts booking Miami–Caracas from April 30, 2026, with daily Envoy E175 service

American Airlines has opened ticket sales for renewed nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas (CCS), ending a seven-year suspension. Flights will operate daily from April 30, 2026, using Embraer E175 aircraft via American’s regional carrier Envoy.

2026-04-20T08:51:01.900969-07:00

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British Airways launches new LHR links to St. Louis and Guernsey in April 2026

2026-04-20T05:14:47.868215-07:00

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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran

2026-04-20T09:11:01.658238-07:00

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IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia to service LEAP-1A/1B

2026-04-20T08:03:20.504536-07:00

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Low-cost carriers seek pause on federal air-carrier taxes as jet-fuel costs strain US ULCC economics US low-cost airlines are urging Congress to temporarily pause federal air-carrier taxes, arguing fuel costs are rising fast enough to threaten the sustainability of their low-cost business model. The push positions tax relief as a near-term lever to protect margins while jet-fuel pressures persist.

2026-04-20T09:45:52.747182-07:00

Low-cost carriers seek pause on federal air-carrier taxes as jet-fuel costs strain US ULCC economics

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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran Qatar’s civil aviation authority has issued a NOTAM enabling the gradual resumption of foreign airline operations through Hamad International Airport under global safety standards. The move marks the first reopening of Qatar’s airspace to international carriers since February 28, following a comprehensive safety assessment and weeks of widespread disruption.

2026-04-20T09:11:01.658238-07:00

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran

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American Airlines starts booking Miami–Caracas from April 30, 2026, with daily Envoy E175 service American Airlines has opened ticket sales for renewed nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas (CCS), ending a seven-year suspension. Flights will operate daily from April 30, 2026, using Embraer E175 aircraft via American’s regional carrier Envoy.

2026-04-20T08:51:01.900969-07:00

American Airlines starts booking Miami–Caracas from April 30, 2026, with daily Envoy E175 service

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IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia to service LEAP-1A/1B IAG and CFM International have signed an agreement granting Iberia a CFM LEAP Premier MRO license covering CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. The accord effectively plugs Iberia into the global CFM LEAP maintenance ecosystem and supports the broader IAG engine support strategy.

2026-04-20T08:03:20.504536-07:00

IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia to service LEAP-1A/1B

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Frontier Airlines files second federal lawsuit against American Airlines over alleged Boston Logan ground collision damage to Ai Frontier Airlines has lodged a second federal lawsuit against American Airlines, seeking compensation for damage it says resulted from a collision involving one of its aircraft during ground operations at Boston Logan Airport. The claim centers on alleged harm to an Airbus A321, with reported damages of $670,000.

2026-04-20T07:16:34.503720-07:00

Frontier Airlines files second federal lawsuit against American Airlines over alleged Boston Logan ground collision damage to Ai

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Riyadh Air adds Madrid, Manchester and Jeddah to its planned nonstop network ahead of commercial launch Riyadh Air has unveiled three additional nonstop global routes—Riyadh–Madrid, Riyadh–Manchester and Riyadh–Jeddah—bringing its announced early network to London-Heathrow, Cairo and Dubai plus the new cities. The start-up says it aims to fully begin commercial operations this summer after months of delays.

2026-04-20T06:35:48.872396-07:00

Riyadh Air adds Madrid, Manchester and Jeddah to its planned nonstop network ahead of commercial launch

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ITA Airways and Volotea sign Rome Fiumicino-focused codeshare ITA Airways and Spain’s Volotea signed a codeshare agreement on April 15, 2026, targeting expanded connectivity via Rome Fiumicino. The deal is positioned to deepen commercial linkages between Italy and Spain through a hub strategy centered on FCO.

2026-04-20T06:04:29.396665-07:00

ITA Airways and Volotea sign Rome Fiumicino-focused codeshare

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints Uganda Airlines has returned one of its two Airbus A330-800neos to service after roughly two months of immobilization, while the second aircraft remains grounded for maintenance. The move partially restores the carrier’s in-house widebody capability and capacity on its international network.

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

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American Airlines starts booking Miami–Caracas from April 30, 2026, with daily Envoy E175 service

British Airways launches new LHR links to St. Louis and Guernsey in April 2026

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorizes gradual return of foreign airlines to Hamad International via NOTAM following US–Iran

IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia to service LEAP-1A/1B

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