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United and American intensify battle for dominance at Chicago O'Hare

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, long a crossroads of U.S. air travel, has become the frontline in an intensifying contest between United Airlines and American Airlines. The head-to-head battle for dominance at ORD is driving rapid shifts in carrier strategy, network planning and hub operations across the market.

2026-01-16T03:39:07.156348-08:00

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Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights

2026-01-16T02:53:51.743087-08:00

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Liège ends scheduled passenger services as TUI fly Belgium withdraws; airport pivots to cargo

2026-01-16T02:12:19.682617-08:00

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flynas to open Abha base on March 29, 2026, launching 11 domestic and international routes

2026-01-15T03:55:45.813229-08:00

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United and American intensify battle for dominance at Chicago O'Hare Chicago O'Hare International Airport, long a crossroads of U.S. air travel, has become the frontline in an intensifying contest between United Airlines and American Airlines. The head-to-head battle for dominance at ORD is driving rapid shifts in carrier strategy, network planning and hub operations across the market.

2026-01-16T03:39:07.156348-08:00

United and American intensify battle for dominance at Chicago O'Hare

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Turkish Airlines moves Luanda flights to new Angolan airport Turkish Airlines has relocated its Luanda, Angola flights to the city’s new airport, ch-aviation reports. The carrier’s move transfers operations away from the previous field and changes where passengers, ground handling and cargo are processed on Turkish’s southern Africa services.

2026-01-16T03:37:45.381097-08:00

Turkish Airlines moves Luanda flights to new Angolan airport

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Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights Sydney experienced widespread departures disruption after an air traffic control staffing shortfall forced severe departure limits, impacting more than 40 services across major carriers. Airlines operated with constrained departure slots, producing immediate delays and knock-on schedule effects across networks.

2026-01-16T02:53:51.743087-08:00

Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights

ch-aviation

Liège ends scheduled passenger services as TUI fly Belgium withdraws; airport pivots to cargo Liège Airport lost its final scheduled passenger service when TUI fly Belgium ceased operations there on 4 January 2026. The exit ends the airport’s remaining regular passenger flights and signals a strategic shift as Liège pivots to consolidate and expand its cargo and freight-focused business.

2026-01-16T02:12:19.682617-08:00

Liège ends scheduled passenger services as TUI fly Belgium withdraws; airport pivots to cargo

ch-aviation

Viet Nam's LOTHA Airlines incorporates, eyes Long Thanh ops New carrier LOTHA Airlines has formally incorporated in Vietnam and is targeting operations from the in-development Long Thanh International Airport outside Ho Chi Minh City. Further details on fleet, timeline or routes have not been disclosed. The move signals renewed interest in leveraging Long Thanh as a future gateway.

2026-01-15T16:10:55.720932-08:00

Viet Nam's LOTHA Airlines incorporates, eyes Long Thanh ops

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Signature Aviation expands Costa Rica footprint via deeper local ground‑handler partnership Signature Aviation expanded its Costa Rica footprint by strengthening a partnership with a local ground handler, broadening FBO services and operational reach in the country. The move enhances support for business and general aviation traffic, adding local handling capacity and service continuity at key Costa Rican airports.

2026-01-15T09:17:14.432507-08:00

Signature Aviation expands Costa Rica footprint via deeper local ground‑handler partnership

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Eindhoven to ban private jets and older aircraft Eindhoven Airport will ban private jets and older aircraft, eliminating a segment of general aviation traffic at the regional field. The measure targets business and legacy general-aviation types and signals stricter local operational constraints that will force affected operators to relocate or alter routings.

2026-01-15T06:21:58.138287-08:00

Eindhoven to ban private jets and older aircraft

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 operating flight TK1853 (reg. TC‑JRR) from Istanbul to Barcelona was intercepted by fighter jets and made an emergency landing at Barcelona–El Prat on 15 January after a passenger named an in‑flight Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die.' Police met the aircraft.

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

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United and American intensify battle for dominance at Chicago O'Hare

Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights

Liège ends scheduled passenger services as TUI fly Belgium withdraws; airport pivots to cargo

flynas to open Abha base on March 29, 2026, launching 11 domestic and international routes

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