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More than a third of Saudi flights canceled or grounded amid Houthi attacks

More than one-third of flights from Saudi Arabia were canceled or did not operate on Monday as attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels continued, aviation analytics company Cirium said. The disruption coincided with postponements of high-profile events, underscoring the operational effects of regional security threats on air travel.

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More than a third of Saudi flights canceled or grounded amid Houthi attacks

More than one-third of flights from Saudi Arabia were canceled or did not operate on Monday as attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels continued, aviation analytics company Cirium said. The disruption coincided with postponements of high-profile events, underscoring the operational effects of regional security threats on air travel.

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SeaPort Air offers competitive fares and time savings on PDX-BFI

SeaPort Air, a small Part 135 commuter airline operating from Portland International Airport, is pitching its PDX-BFI service on two advantages: more competitive fares and time saved on the trip. The offering highlights how a smaller operator can compete for travelers on a short regional route.

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IATA economist warns airlines face worsening pressure from high fuel costs and weaker purchasing power

IATA chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen says airline conditions could deteriorate if fuel prices remain elevated while consumers’ purchasing power declines. Carriers with stronger balance sheets are better positioned to withstand the pressure, but airlines have limited ability to offset higher costs by raising ticket prices.

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ALTA chief sees Latin America and Caribbean connectivity opportunities amid shifting traffic flows and fuel-cost pressures

The executive director of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association discusses fuel costs and persistent industry challenges while pointing to opportunities to expand regional connectivity. Shifting traffic flows could create openings for airlines to adjust networks across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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