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Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity

Virgin Atlantic will increase long‑haul capacity from Manchester to replace routes vacated by Aer Lingus after the Irish carrier ends transatlantic services and closes its Manchester base. The move expands Virgin’s presence at MAN and aims to capture displaced demand and connecting traffic.

2026-01-30T08:58:58.694213-08:00

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Ethiopian Airlines halts Addis Ababa–Tigray flights after renewed clashes

2026-01-30T06:04:37.740125-08:00

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Winter storm forces 20,000+ U.S. flight cancellations; American hit hardest as Southeast braces for multi-day disruption

2026-01-30T02:15:37.905585-08:00

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Virgin Australia to launch first international Canberra–Bali nonstop from 22 June 2026

2026-01-29T12:06:35.535767-08:00

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Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity Virgin Atlantic will increase long‑haul capacity from Manchester to replace routes vacated by Aer Lingus after the Irish carrier ends transatlantic services and closes its Manchester base. The move expands Virgin’s presence at MAN and aims to capture displaced demand and connecting traffic.

2026-01-30T08:58:58.694213-08:00

Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity

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Ethiopian Airlines halts Addis Ababa–Tigray flights after renewed clashes Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights between Addis Ababa International and the northern Tigray region and nearby areas on Jan. 29 after renewed clashes, halting scheduled connectivity to the conflict‑affected zone and prompting immediate operational and safety reviews for services into Ethiopia's north.

2026-01-30T06:04:37.740125-08:00

Ethiopian Airlines halts Addis Ababa–Tigray flights after renewed clashes

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Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Côte d'Ivoire after Niamey airport attack An attack on a military base at Niamey international airport wounded four soldiers and damaged three aircraft operated by ASKY and Air Côte d'Ivoire. Niger's junta accused the presidents of France, Benin and Côte d'Ivoire of sponsoring the assault without evidence and said 'Russian partners' helped repel it.

2026-01-30T05:38:32.334550-08:00

Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Côte d'Ivoire after Niamey airport attack

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Winter storm forces 20,000+ U.S. flight cancellations; American hit hardest as Southeast braces for multi-day disruption A powerful winter storm has prompted more than 20,000 U.S. flight cancellations, with American Airlines accounting for over 10,000 scrubs, and carriers warn of continued, multi-day disruption as Storm Gianna targets the Southeast. Delta and other airlines have opened waivers and flexible rebooking to limit passenger impact.

2026-01-30T02:15:37.905585-08:00

Winter storm forces 20,000+ U.S. flight cancellations; American hit hardest as Southeast braces for multi-day disruption

Simple Flying

Virgin Australia to launch first international Canberra–Bali nonstop from 22 June 2026 Virgin Australia will begin three-times-weekly nonstop Canberra–Bali flights from 22 June 2026, adding more than 40,000 seats annually and marking the first-ever international scheduled service from Canberra. The carrier becomes the capital's third international operator, complementing existing Bali links from Australia's major gateways.

2026-01-29T12:06:35.535767-08:00

Virgin Australia to launch first international Canberra–Bali nonstop from 22 June 2026

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Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026 Etihad Airways will begin the first-ever nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary service in November 2026, creating a direct scheduled link between the UAE and Western Canada. Announced in Calgary on Jan. 29, 2026, the route will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and expand Etihad's long‑haul network.

2026-01-29T10:33:50.887969-08:00

Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026

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Colombia proposes slot-allocation reform; airlines warn of disruption Colombian authorities have proposed reforms to national airport slot-allocation rules, prompting airlines — including Avianca — to warn the changes could cause operational disruption and scheduling uncertainty across the country's primary airports. The government says the reform aims to improve efficiency and competition, but details and implementation timelines remain limited.

2026-01-29T09:33:42.790077-08:00

Colombia proposes slot-allocation reform; airlines warn of disruption

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Sheremetyevo-linked operator wins auction for Moscow's Domodedovo airport Sheremetyevo's operator, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Perspektiva, says it has won the auction to acquire Moscow's Domodedovo airport after the asset was put up for sale. The deal brings two of the city's major airports under entities linked to the same operator.

2026-01-29T09:24:45.610117-08:00

Sheremetyevo-linked operator wins auction for Moscow's Domodedovo airport

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Virgin Atlantic to fill Aer Lingus gap at Manchester, boosting long‑haul capacity

Ethiopian Airlines halts Addis Ababa–Tigray flights after renewed clashes

Winter storm forces 20,000+ U.S. flight cancellations; American hit hardest as Southeast braces for multi-day disruption

Virgin Australia to launch first international Canberra–Bali nonstop from 22 June 2026

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