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Asiana to exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026 as Korean Air merger integration accelerates

Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ending a 23-year membership that began in 2003. The exit follows the carrier’s integration into Korean Air, with the Korean Air–Asiana merger slated to complete the next day, leaving Star Alliance with 25 members.

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

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airBaltic and EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga; partnership ties Israel–Europe connectivity to airBaltic’s Tel Av

2026-06-15T07:17:28.609651-07:00

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Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

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WestJet–Icelandair launch reciprocal codeshare to link Canada–Iceland–Europe via single-ticket booking

2026-06-08T08:56:12.353468-07:00

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Korean Air and Delta expand “luggage-free” transfers from Incheon to Seattle and Los Angeles Korean Air has expanded its Seamless Baggage Transfer with Delta to Seattle-Tacoma and Los Angeles, allowing connecting passengers via Incheon (ICN) to avoid the baggage recheck step. The program begins June 23, with automatic end-to-end transfer and a claimed time saving of up to 20 minutes, alongside remote baggage screening for those flights.

2026-06-23T07:25:43.575087-07:00

Korean Air and Delta expand “luggage-free” transfers from Incheon to Seattle and Los Angeles

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Asiana to exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026 as Korean Air merger integration accelerates Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ending a 23-year membership that began in 2003. The exit follows the carrier’s integration into Korean Air, with the Korean Air–Asiana merger slated to complete the next day, leaving Star Alliance with 25 members.

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

Asiana to exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026 as Korean Air merger integration accelerates

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airBaltic and EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga; partnership ties Israel–Europe connectivity to airBaltic’s Tel Av Latvian carrier airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement effective July 1, 2026. The deal is designed to expand single-journey connectivity between Israel and Europe via Riga, aligning with airBaltic’s plan to restore Riga–Tel Aviv flights on the same date.

2026-06-15T07:17:28.609651-07:00

airBaltic and EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga; partnership ties Israel–Europe connectivity to airBaltic’s Tel Av

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Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service Etihad Airways and Condor Flugdienst have signed an expanded agreement deepening their strategic partnership. The update includes a new frequent flyer arrangement and a new Condor service linking Bangkok with Abu Dhabi, adding more connectivity points across both carriers’ networks.

2026-06-12T02:57:22.168691-07:00

Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service

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Air Canada–Abra Group MoU sets pathway to long-term pan-Americas partnership, codeshare expansion and cargo cooperation Air Canada and Abra Group—owner of avianca, GOL, Wamos Air and NG Servicios Aéreos—have signed an MoU for a broad, long-term strategic partnership. The framework is intended to lead to a joint business agreement, with revenue sharing, expanded codeshare, and enhanced cargo services connecting Canada, Latin America and beyond.

2026-06-09T09:42:36.760927-07:00

Air Canada–Abra Group MoU sets pathway to long-term pan-Americas partnership, codeshare expansion and cargo cooperation

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Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick from July 1 via 13-month A330 ACMI lease Air Zimbabwe will return to London Gatwick on July 1 after signing a 13-month ACMI lease with Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The carrier will operate the Harare–London route with an Airbus A330 widebody, following the 2012 suspension tied to financial difficulties.

2026-06-09T01:42:12.254423-07:00

Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick from July 1 via 13-month A330 ACMI lease

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Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ Alaska Airlines is considering a step-change in its relationship with American Airlines, viewing a joint venture as a logical next phase for expanding international presence. The carrier also signals an intent to “deepen” partnership cooperation, with Latin America framed as a key growth direction.

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

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Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline partnership for one-ticket access to ~120 US destinations Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines have begun a major interline partnership enabling passengers to book single-ticket itineraries between Singapore and the U.S., then connect across Southwest’s network. The agreement ties Singapore’s Changi service to three U.S. airports served by Southwest, expanding access to nearly 120 Southwest destinations.

2026-06-08T14:32:42.380721-07:00

Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch interline partnership for one-ticket access to ~120 US destinations

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Asiana to exit Star Alliance on 16 December 2026 as Korean Air merger integration accelerates

airBaltic and EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga; partnership ties Israel–Europe connectivity to airBaltic’s Tel Av

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

WestJet–Icelandair launch reciprocal codeshare to link Canada–Iceland–Europe via single-ticket booking

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