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Emirates to resume limited flights from Dubai from evening of 2 March 2026

Emirates will resume a limited schedule of departures from Dubai International beginning the evening of 2 March 2026, ending a temporary suspension. The carrier told customers to travel only with direct rebooking confirmation as wider airspace closures and disruption across the Middle East continue.

2026-03-02T07:11:42.557399-08:00

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London City opens consultation to adopt 4.49° glideslope and enable A320neo operations

2026-03-02T06:14:29.411317-08:00

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American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food

2026-03-02T06:12:26.358932-08:00

Reuters

Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage

2026-03-01T22:11:38.405811-08:00

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Airspace closures expose the power — and fragility — of the Gulf’s Big 3 hubs Widespread airspace closures across Western Asia have underscored how Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways’ hub‑centric models concentrate market power — and operational risk. Grounded flights, stranded crew and mass cancellations from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha show regional shocks can quickly paralyse global connecting networks.

2026-03-02T09:15:16.180702-08:00

Airspace closures expose the power — and fragility — of the Gulf’s Big 3 hubs

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Emirates to resume limited flights from Dubai from evening of 2 March 2026 Emirates will resume a limited schedule of departures from Dubai International beginning the evening of 2 March 2026, ending a temporary suspension. The carrier told customers to travel only with direct rebooking confirmation as wider airspace closures and disruption across the Middle East continue.

2026-03-02T07:11:42.557399-08:00

Emirates to resume limited flights from Dubai from evening of 2 March 2026

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London City opens consultation to adopt 4.49° glideslope and enable A320neo operations London City Airport has opened a public consultation on an Airspace Change Proposal to adopt a shallower 4.49° glideslope (down from 5.5°) at both runway ends. The change is intended to accommodate A320neo-family aircraft, improve efficiency and reduce noise, and allow growth to nine million passengers without extra movements.

2026-03-02T06:14:29.411317-08:00

London City opens consultation to adopt 4.49° glideslope and enable A320neo operations

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food American Airlines is experiencing severe catering disruptions on departures from London Heathrow, leaving some passengers without onboard meals and prompting travelers to bring their own food. The disruption highlights fragility in Heathrow ground services and risks passenger satisfaction on premium and long‑haul flights.

2026-03-02T06:12:26.358932-08:00

American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food

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Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage A Shahed‑type drone struck RAF Akrotiri overnight, causing limited damage and no injuries while Cypriot forces reported two additional drones destroyed. Greece has dispatched frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus as the attack forms part of a wider series of Iran‑linked drone and missile strikes on regional bases.

2026-03-01T22:11:38.405811-08:00

Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage

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JetBlue flight evacuated at Fort Lauderdale after passenger issues bomb threat over carry‑on space A JetBlue flight at Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport was evacuated after a passenger issued a bomb threat during a dispute over carry‑on luggage space. The on‑ground evacuation removed passengers from the aircraft and temporarily disrupted the flight while authorities assessed the reported threat.

2026-03-01T16:15:54.484670-08:00

JetBlue flight evacuated at Fort Lauderdale after passenger issues bomb threat over carry‑on space

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New Zealand funds 24/7 ATS at Ohakea, designates base as permanent widebody diversion alternate New Zealand has approved a NZD4.6 million (USD2.7 million) grant to Airways New Zealand to fund 24/7 air traffic services at RNZAF Base Ohakea, enabling the site to operate as a permanent widebody-diversion alternate. The funding secures continuous ATS to support long‑haul diversions and strengthen contingency for international flights.

2026-03-01T16:01:25.064819-08:00

New Zealand funds 24/7 ATS at Ohakea, designates base as permanent widebody diversion alternate

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Condor to relocate Frankfurt operations into Terminal 3 in summer 2027 Condor and Fraport AG announced on 27 February 2026 that Condor will move its Frankfurt operations to the new Terminal 3 in summer 2027. The relocation, unveiled at a joint event at T3, is framed as part of Condor's strategic development to modernize its hub operations.

2026-03-01T09:41:01.223736-08:00

Condor to relocate Frankfurt operations into Terminal 3 in summer 2027

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Emirates to resume limited flights from Dubai from evening of 2 March 2026

London City opens consultation to adopt 4.49° glideslope and enable A320neo operations

American Airlines hit by severe catering disruptions at London Heathrow; passengers bringing their own food

Shahed‑type drone strikes RAF Akrotiri; Greece deploys frigates and F‑16s to Cyprus amid regional barrage

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