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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

Delta has filed with the U.S. DOT to operate a daily nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service from summer 2027 using Airbus A350‑900 aircraft, conditioning approval on reciprocal rights from the Philippines. The filing has triggered a DOT slot dispute that is delaying Philippine Airlines’ planned Midwest U.S. entry.

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

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Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

2026-03-12T11:34:38.088320-07:00

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa

2026-03-12T08:19:54.066809-07:00

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Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision

2026-03-12T09:53:27.418184-07:00

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Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding Senate Democrats failed Thursday to advance a bill funding the Transportation Security Administration after Republicans insisted any measure include full Department of Homeland Security appropriations. The impasse leaves TSA airport screening operations and staff funding in limbo as lawmakers negotiate broader DHS funding.

2026-03-12T11:34:38.088320-07:00

Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

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Frontier sues American Airlines over alleged aircraft damage at Miami International Frontier has filed suit against American Airlines alleging American caused damage to a Frontier aircraft at Miami International Airport. The case, which seeks damages and fault allocation, underscores operational and liability risks for carriers and airports operating in dense hub environments like MIA.

2026-03-12T11:13:23.211150-07:00

Frontier sues American Airlines over alleged aircraft damage at Miami International

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Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision The Netherlands' Council of State has scrapped the government decision to limit the number of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, overturning a policy intended to cap airport movements. The court ruling removes the legal basis for the coalition's planned movement limits and related measures.

2026-03-12T09:53:27.418184-07:00

Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision

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Eight European carriers and IATA sue Dutch government over unilateral Schiphol flight cap Eight European airlines and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have filed legal action against the Dutch government, challenging its unilateral decision to impose a flight cap at Amsterdam Schiphol. The suit marks a formal escalation in the dispute over national limits on hub capacity.

2026-03-12T09:53:27.025664-07:00

Eight European carriers and IATA sue Dutch government over unilateral Schiphol flight cap

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa JetBlue will expand its Fort Lauderdale (FLL) schedule in June, adding year‑round service to Jacksonville and increasing frequencies to Cartagena, Dallas–Fort Worth and Tampa. The changes deepen JetBlue’s FLL network and further cement the carrier as the airport’s largest airline.

2026-03-12T08:19:54.066809-07:00

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa

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Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka Air Canada has renewed its deal with The Landline Company to extend Landline motorcoach service to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka from June 15, 2026, and boost frequencies on Kingston and Kitchener–Waterloo. The network will provide 26 daily departures from six Ontario communities into Toronto Pearson with through‑booking and baggage transfer.

2026-03-12T04:04:24.729147-07:00

Air Canada expands Landline motorcoach feeder network to Niagara, Sarnia and Muskoka

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Middle East airspace disruptions strand passengers as carriers avoid Dubai Emirates diverted services and returned aircraft — including EK163, which landed in Dublin with 384 passengers — after Iranian-linked strikes and drone activity disrupted Middle East airspace. British Airways and KLM are avoiding Dubai for weeks while Emirates resumes select routes and urges travellers to check status.

2026-03-12T02:34:10.500028-07:00

Middle East airspace disruptions strand passengers as carriers avoid Dubai

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Nigeria's House orders FAAN to recover NGN18.98bn ($13.6m) from international airlines in two weeks Nigeria's House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to recover more than NGN18.98 billion (about $13.6 million) from international airlines within two weeks. The directive requires FAAN to pursue outstanding fees and report back to parliament on recovery actions.

2026-03-12T02:03:58.723293-07:00

Nigeria's House orders FAAN to recover NGN18.98bn ($13.6m) from international airlines in two weeks

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Delta files for daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop from summer 2027, provoking DOT slot fight

Senate standoff leaves TSA airport screening in limbo as GOP demands DHS-wide funding

JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale hub with year‑round Jacksonville and added frequencies to Cartagena, DFW and Tampa

Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision

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