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Emirates aims to restore full international capacity by March 29 while operating a reduced network through March 28

Emirates says it will restore 100% of its international capacity by March 29, 2026, even as most of its global network remains suspended and a reduced schedule will continue until at least March 28. UAE aviation authorities report airports handled about 1.4 million passengers since early March as traffic gradually resumes.

2026-03-14T04:00:20.302219-07:00

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Chemical odor at Potomac TRACON evacuates controllers, triggers ground stops at DCA, IAD and BWI

2026-03-13T15:24:50.815995-07:00

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Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed

2026-03-13T17:12:25.963807-07:00

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Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year

2026-03-13T13:04:00.374152-07:00

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Emirates aims to restore full international capacity by March 29 while operating a reduced network through March 28 Emirates says it will restore 100% of its international capacity by March 29, 2026, even as most of its global network remains suspended and a reduced schedule will continue until at least March 28. UAE aviation authorities report airports handled about 1.4 million passengers since early March as traffic gradually resumes.

2026-03-14T04:00:20.302219-07:00

Emirates aims to restore full international capacity by March 29 while operating a reduced network through March 28

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Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed Qatar Airways has grounded more than 150 aircraft and is operating a skeletal schedule after Qatari airspace was partially closed this week amid the regional conflict, running limited repatriation and humanitarian services that flew nearly 500 Indian nationals and a small number of relief rotations to Europe.

2026-03-13T17:12:25.963807-07:00

Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed

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Chemical odor at Potomac TRACON evacuates controllers, triggers ground stops at DCA, IAD and BWI A strong chemical odor at the Potomac TRACON forced evacuation of air traffic controllers Friday and prompted FAA ground stops at Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI); the smell, blamed on an overheating circuit board, disrupted operations and caused delays expected through at least midnight.

2026-03-13T15:24:50.815995-07:00

Chemical odor at Potomac TRACON evacuates controllers, triggers ground stops at DCA, IAD and BWI

Breitflyte

Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year Wizz Air is strengthening its Venice Marco Polo base with a fourth based aircraft — an Airbus A321neo — and five new routes, a move SAVE Group says will add about 500,000 seats annually. The carrier said the expansion will deepen its Italian market share and create new jobs.

2026-03-13T13:04:00.374152-07:00

Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year

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CLEAR installs biometric eGates at San José Mineta to accelerate passenger processing CLEAR has launched biometric eGates at San José Mineta International Airport to accelerate passenger processing, reduce queue times and streamline identity verification. The deployment extends operator-led automation efforts aimed at faster, contactless terminal throughput and improved passenger experience and airport efficiency.

2026-03-13T12:13:51.118920-07:00

CLEAR installs biometric eGates at San José Mineta to accelerate passenger processing

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FAA/ORD slot drama and DXB/DOH shutdowns to scramble 2026 flying Rohan and Vinay explain how FAA/ORD slot disputes and shutdowns at Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH) will reshape 2026 flying, creating schedule disruptions, capacity shifts and routing ripple effects that require airlines and airports to revisit slot allocations, contingency planning and network deployment.

2026-03-13T12:13:48.911690-07:00

FAA/ORD slot drama and DXB/DOH shutdowns to scramble 2026 flying

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Southwest to exit Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4, consolidating at Midway, BWI and DCA Southwest Airlines will end service at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) on June 4, redirecting flights to Chicago Midway (MDW), Baltimore–Washington (BWI) and Reagan National (DCA). The move ends a multi‑year experiment at ORD after failing to displace United and American.

2026-03-13T08:54:44.633541-07:00

Southwest to exit Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4, consolidating at Midway, BWI and DCA

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KLM evacuates Boeing 787 after 12 days stranded in Dubai amid regional security escalation KLM evacuated a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that had been stranded on Dubai's tarmac for 12 days amid escalating regional security concerns. The carrier removed the aircraft after prolonged overseas parking disrupted operational schedules, highlighting how geopolitical tensions can force rapid repositioning of jets and crews.

2026-03-13T07:59:47.296999-07:00

KLM evacuates Boeing 787 after 12 days stranded in Dubai amid regional security escalation

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Emirates aims to restore full international capacity by March 29 while operating a reduced network through March 28

Chemical odor at Potomac TRACON evacuates controllers, triggers ground stops at DCA, IAD and BWI

Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed

Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year

News Timeline