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United MileagePlus expands Mile redemptions on Lyft rides via loyalty program integration

United is expanding MileagePlus so members can redeem frequent-flyer miles for rides on Lyft. The partnership adds a new non-air redemption pathway for loyalty balances, aligning with United’s ongoing MileagePlus structure changes that have recalibrated earning and award economics for different customer groups.

2026-04-29T07:30:06.071055-07:00

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Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare connects Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh with single-ticket, through-checked baggage

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

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Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

2026-04-29T06:24:39.690755-07:00

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Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays

2026-04-29T06:27:02.513867-07:00

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United MileagePlus expands Mile redemptions on Lyft rides via loyalty program integration United is expanding MileagePlus so members can redeem frequent-flyer miles for rides on Lyft. The partnership adds a new non-air redemption pathway for loyalty balances, aligning with United’s ongoing MileagePlus structure changes that have recalibrated earning and award economics for different customer groups.

2026-04-29T07:30:06.071055-07:00

United MileagePlus expands Mile redemptions on Lyft rides via loyalty program integration

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Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare connects Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh with single-ticket, through-checked baggage Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have launched a codeshare agreement enabling Etihad passengers to fly from Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket. The partnership includes through-checked baggage, expanding Etihad’s Southeast Asia connectivity around Cambodia’s Angkor Wat gateway.

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare connects Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh with single-ticket, through-checked baggage

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Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays Israeli media reports that Wizz Air’s proposed hub at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion remains possible even without committing to serve Israel during emergency periods. The development comes after delays and amid an operational environment shaped by recent Israel security constraints affecting airline planning and capacity.

2026-04-29T06:27:02.513867-07:00

Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays

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Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch Skift reports Riyadh Air tickets are already available for sale through major online travel agencies, including Trip.com, even though the airline hasn’t held an official launch yet. The early retailing suggests Riyadh Air’s distribution and inventory are moving ahead of its stated timetable.

2026-04-29T06:24:39.690755-07:00

Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

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Egypt minister: new private airline planned for launch Egypt’s minister says a new private airline is “coming soon” to the market, signaling another entrant for the country’s commercial aviation sector. The announcement points to continued network expansion ambitions and heightened competition in Egypt’s passenger air travel landscape.

2026-04-29T05:15:07.102076-07:00

Egypt minister: new private airline planned for launch

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ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1 Australia’s ATSB says a Qantas Boeing 737-800 returned to Sydney after a loud bang from the right engine during the take-off roll on 8 November 2024 (QF520 to Brisbane). Investigators found the event stemmed from a turbine-blade crack and noted the failure occurred after V1, limiting abort options.

2026-04-29T04:41:09.331475-07:00

ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

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Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May Ascend Airways Malaysia has taken delivery of its first passenger aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arriving at Kuala Lumpur Subang on April 26, 2026. The ACMI-focused startup says it expects two additional 737-800s in May as its UK sister suspends services.

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

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IndiGo warns over impact of India’s domestic airfare caps on carrier economics IndiGo has warned that India’s domestic airfare caps constrain revenue and unit economics, adding pressure as carriers manage higher operating costs and disruption-linked demand volatility. The airline’s stance adds to the policy debate over whether price controls remain viable for sustaining schedule recovery.

2026-04-29T01:58:45.933762-07:00

IndiGo warns over impact of India’s domestic airfare caps on carrier economics

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United MileagePlus expands Mile redemptions on Lyft rides via loyalty program integration

Etihad-Air Cambodia codeshare connects Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh with single-ticket, through-checked baggage

Riyadh Air tickets leak into public OTA inventory via Trip.com ahead of official launch

Israel eases demand commitment for Wizz Air’s Tel Aviv Ben Gurion hub plans, despite earlier delays

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