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UAE air traffic edges back: GCAA logs 1.4M passengers as Emirates targets full capacity by March 29

Air traffic in the UAE is gradually resuming after regional airspace disruptions; the GCAA says airports handled more than 1.4 million passengers since early March. Emirates plans to restore full international capacity by March 29 while operating a reduced global schedule through March 28, 2026.

2026-03-14T04:00:20.302219-07:00

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Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed

2026-03-13T17:12:25.963807-07:00

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Three US carriers win approval to cut Cuba services amid fuel crisis

2026-03-13T16:59:06.630320-07:00

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FAA/ORD slot drama and DXB/DOH shutdowns to scramble 2026 flying

2026-03-13T12:13:48.911690-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

UAE air traffic edges back: GCAA logs 1.4M passengers as Emirates targets full capacity by March 29 Air traffic in the UAE is gradually resuming after regional airspace disruptions; the GCAA says airports handled more than 1.4 million passengers since early March. Emirates plans to restore full international capacity by March 29 while operating a reduced global schedule through March 28, 2026.

2026-03-14T04:00:20.302219-07:00

UAE air traffic edges back: GCAA logs 1.4M passengers as Emirates targets full capacity by March 29

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Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed Qatar Airways has grounded more than 150 aircraft and is operating a skeletal schedule after Qatari airspace was partially closed this week amid the regional conflict, running limited repatriation and humanitarian services that flew nearly 500 Indian nationals and a small number of relief rotations to Europe.

2026-03-13T17:12:25.963807-07:00

Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed

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Three US carriers win approval to cut Cuba services amid fuel crisis Three U.S. carriers have obtained regulatory approval to sharply curtail scheduled services to Cuba as acute jet‑fuel shortages and crumbling airport infrastructure collapse passenger demand. The approvals allow carriers to reduce frequencies and suspend routes until the island's energy and operational situation stabilizes.

2026-03-13T16:59:06.630320-07:00

Three US carriers win approval to cut Cuba services amid fuel crisis

FlightGlobal

Cape Air CEO Linda Markham retires after 23 years; CFO Mike Migliore named president and CEO Cape Air said longtime chief executive Linda Markham has retired after more than 23 years, and promoted chief financial officer Mike Migliore to president and chief executive. Migliore, a long-serving CFO, assumes leadership of the US regional carrier as Markham steps down.

2026-03-13T16:39:34.204084-07:00

Cape Air CEO Linda Markham retires after 23 years; CFO Mike Migliore named president and CEO

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Who Owns the Customer? OTAs' Liberal Refunds Clash with Airlines Over Rebooking Amid Iran War Online travel agencies are offering far more liberal cancellation and refund policies during the Iran war than they did during the pandemic, sparking disputes with airlines over rebooking responsibility and who 'owns' customers when flights are disrupted. The split raises costs and complicates operational recovery for carriers.

2026-03-13T14:54:14.462134-07:00

Who Owns the Customer? OTAs' Liberal Refunds Clash with Airlines Over Rebooking Amid Iran War

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Aegean Airlines FY2025: €147.8m net profit, €1.86bn revenue and €955.1m cash Aegean reported a €147.8m net profit for FY2025 on revenue of €1.86bn, a 5% year‑on‑year rise while carrying about 17.3 million passengers. The carrier closed the year with €955.1m in cash, reflecting a solid recovery in European air travel and a Q4 boost from tourism demand.

2026-03-13T14:25:06.537235-07:00

Aegean Airlines FY2025: €147.8m net profit, €1.86bn revenue and €955.1m cash

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Air China to resume Beijing–Pyongyang flights March 30, 2026 after six‑year hiatus Air China opened reservations 13 March for a Beijing Capital–Pyongyang scheduled service restarting 30 March 2026, operating once weekly with a Boeing 737‑700 (CA121 PEK0805–1100 FNJ). The route, suspended in 2020, follows the recent resumption of regular rail links between the countries.

2026-03-13T14:10:06.277925-07:00

Air China to resume Beijing–Pyongyang flights March 30, 2026 after six‑year hiatus

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Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year Wizz Air is strengthening its Venice Marco Polo base with a fourth based aircraft — an Airbus A321neo — and five new routes, a move SAVE Group says will add about 500,000 seats annually. The carrier said the expansion will deepen its Italian market share and create new jobs.

2026-03-13T13:04:00.374152-07:00

Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year

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UAE air traffic edges back: GCAA logs 1.4M passengers as Emirates targets full capacity by March 29

Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed

Three US carriers win approval to cut Cuba services amid fuel crisis

FAA/ORD slot drama and DXB/DOH shutdowns to scramble 2026 flying

News Timeline