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Philippine Airlines CEO warns country may need jet-fuel rationing as Iran war tightens supplies

Philippine Airlines' CEO warned the nation may need to resort to jet‑fuel rationing amid tightening supplies linked to the war in Iran. The statement flags escalating fuel‑security risks for carriers and potential disruption to domestic air services if supply constraints worsen.

2026-04-01T20:12:34.864432-07:00

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Sri Lanka says Qatar and Emirates have not replied to Colombo hub proposal

2026-04-01T19:41:08.421144-07:00

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Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive

2026-04-01T18:20:58.152054-07:00

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JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9, blames Middle East-driven jet-fuel spike

2026-04-01T17:18:53.294826-07:00

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Cebu Pacific to sell ATR freighters by year-end 2026 Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' leading low-cost carrier, will sell its ATR freighters by year-end 2026, ch-aviation reports. The announcement covers disposal of the carrier's ATR turboprop freighter assets; the report did not disclose the number of aircraft, buyers or exact transfer timing.

2026-04-01T22:42:06.326331-07:00

Cebu Pacific to sell ATR freighters by year-end 2026

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Philippine Airlines CEO warns country may need jet-fuel rationing as Iran war tightens supplies Philippine Airlines' CEO warned the nation may need to resort to jet‑fuel rationing amid tightening supplies linked to the war in Iran. The statement flags escalating fuel‑security risks for carriers and potential disruption to domestic air services if supply constraints worsen.

2026-04-01T20:12:34.864432-07:00

Philippine Airlines CEO warns country may need jet-fuel rationing as Iran war tightens supplies

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Sri Lanka says Qatar and Emirates have not replied to Colombo hub proposal Sri Lanka says it proposed using Colombo as a regional hub to Qatar Airways and Emirates; neither carrier has responded, the government said. Details of the offer and Colombo's next steps were not disclosed.

2026-04-01T19:41:08.421144-07:00

Sri Lanka says Qatar and Emirates have not replied to Colombo hub proposal

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Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive Garuda Indonesia resumed trading today, with its shares moving into positive territory after a suspension. The rebound marks a short-term improvement in investor sentiment for the carrier and highlights shifting market dynamics for Southeast Asian airlines amid ongoing volatility and analyst scrutiny.

2026-04-01T18:20:58.152054-07:00

Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive

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JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9, blames Middle East-driven jet-fuel spike JetBlue will increase checked-baggage fees by as much as $9 to help offset higher operating costs after a surge in jet fuel linked to the Middle East conflict; the carrier says the change helps preserve low fares and services such as high‑speed Wi‑Fi.

2026-04-01T17:18:53.294826-07:00

JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9, blames Middle East-driven jet-fuel spike

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ANA Holdings to raise more than JPY100 billion via retail-focused hybrid shares ANA Holdings plans to issue over JPY100 billion (about USD630 million) of bond‑type hybrid class shares to retail investors by the fiscal year ending 31 March 2031. The retail hybrid issuance is designed to broaden the group’s funding sources with an equity‑like capital instrument.

2026-04-01T16:50:49.351330-07:00

ANA Holdings to raise more than JPY100 billion via retail-focused hybrid shares

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Wizz Air unveils biggest UK summer schedule — 104 routes to 77 destinations, new Spain and Greece links Wizz Air has unveiled its largest UK summer network to date, operating more than 104 routes to 77 destinations from UK bases in Summer 2026. The expansion adds seasonal leisure links to Spain and Greece and increases frequencies across its UK portfolio.

2026-04-01T15:00:56.822338-07:00

Wizz Air unveils biggest UK summer schedule — 104 routes to 77 destinations, new Spain and Greece links

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Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Timișoara service, its fourth Romanian destination Turkish Airlines has started scheduled services between Istanbul (IST) and Timișoara Traian Vuia (TSR), its fourth destination in Romania after Bucharest, Cluj‑Napoca and Constanța. The western Romanian route will operate five times weekly, expanding Turkish's intra‑European network into regional Romanian markets.

2026-04-01T14:38:32.195411-07:00

Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul–Timișoara service, its fourth Romanian destination

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Philippine Airlines CEO warns country may need jet-fuel rationing as Iran war tightens supplies

Sri Lanka says Qatar and Emirates have not replied to Colombo hub proposal

Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive

JetBlue raises checked-bag fees up to $9, blames Middle East-driven jet-fuel spike

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