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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand

Fiji Airways will end its direct service between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) starting Sept. 7, 2026. The carrier says soaring jet-fuel prices and demand shifts make the route uneconomic, despite its December 2024 launch as one of the network’s longest-haul links.

2026-04-29T12:06:13.056461-07:00

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SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

FlightGlobal

Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs

2026-04-29T10:09:16.758843-07:00

AeroTime

Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access

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

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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand Fiji Airways will end its direct service between Nadi (NAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) starting Sept. 7, 2026. The carrier says soaring jet-fuel prices and demand shifts make the route uneconomic, despite its December 2024 launch as one of the network’s longest-haul links.

2026-04-29T12:06:13.056461-07:00

Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand

FlightGlobal

Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs Icelandair is trimming capacity by about 2% in the current quarter while it counters a volatile fuel environment. The carrier also plans to phase out its remaining Boeing 757s roughly a year earlier than previously planned, aiming to reduce exposure to higher operating costs.

2026-04-29T10:09:16.758843-07:00

Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs

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SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments SCAT Airlines has signed for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s that were previously listed as unidentified in Boeing’s backlog, and converted five earlier 737-8 orders to the 737-9 variant. SCAT’s MAX-8 order dates to 2017, signaling a continued shift to the larger MAX 9 for European route growth.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments

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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

AeroTime

Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access Etihad Airways and Air Cambodia have signed a codeshare connecting Abu Dhabi to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh, enabling passengers to book the itinerary on one ticket with through-checked baggage. The partnership expands Etihad’s Southeast Asia connectivity toward the Angkor Wat gateway.

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

Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access

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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

Skift

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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Fiji Airways to suspend Nadi–Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop from Sept. 7, 2026, citing jet-fuel cost pressure and weaker demand

SCAT Airlines expands with Boeing 737 MAX 9 order, converting five 737-8 commitments

Icelandair cuts capacity ~2% and accelerates Boeing 757 retirement to offset volatile fuel costs

Etihad launches codeshare with Air Cambodia for one-ticket Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh–Siem Reap access

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