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Air India and Singapore Airlines deepen partnership, lifting India-Singapore service to 126 weekly flights from October 2026

The expanded partnership adds flight and booking options between India and Singapore, with the airlines set to offer 126 weekly flights from October 2026. The agreement also promises expanded connectivity and frequent-flyer benefits, strengthening the airlines’ commercial link across the two markets.

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Delta-LATAM joint venture carries 17.4 million passengers as network capacity grows 31%

Four years after launching their joint venture, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines say their combined capacity between North and South America has grown about 31% since 2023. The partnership has carried 17.4 million passengers across 83,000 flights, with a network of 28 routes and more than half of passengers connecting.

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Air Astana plans first direct Japan flights, with JAL codeshare on Almaty–Tokyo Narita route

Air Astana plans to begin direct flights between Almaty and Tokyo Narita toward the end of the year, marking its first service to Japan. Japan Airlines will codeshare on the route, extending its reach through the new connection.

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Alaska Air targets global-carrier status with joint ventures, Hawaiian 787s and potential major acquisition

Alaska Air Group is positioning itself for a broader national and international role, combining Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody fleet with plans to join transatlantic and transpacific joint ventures. The strategy would intensify its Seattle competition with Delta while leaving room for one final major U.S. airline acquisition.

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Alaska Airlines plans American Airlines revenue-sharing pact as it builds a premium transcontinental fleet

Alaska Air Group plans to join American Airlines’ joint business arrangements as both carriers confront rising costs and intense competition. Separately, Alaska is positioning Boeing 737 MAX 10s, 787s and Hawaiian’s A330s for a premium push, including lie-flat suites and premium-economy cabins beginning in 2028.

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United and JetBlue’s Blue Sky partnership benefits from a more consistent passenger experience

United Airlines and JetBlue are increasingly aligning the passenger experience across their networks, strengthening the value proposition of their Blue Sky collaboration. Greater consistency could support the partnership’s loyalty benefits by making cross-airline travel and member interactions more seamless.

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BermudAir becomes first E190F freighter operator in the Americas with Regional One lease

BermudAir is entering the dedicated freighter market with a leased Embraer E190F, becoming the aircraft’s first operator in the Americas and its second worldwide. The move expands the Bermuda-based carrier beyond passenger operations while giving Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter program another early customer.

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Korean Air expands partnerships with Japan Airlines and Thai Aviation Industries

Korean Air is broadening cooperation across commercial and defense aviation: its strategic partnership with Japan Airlines will cover codeshares, frequent-flyer programs, sustainable-fuel procurement, an innovation fund and MRO, while a separate agreement with Thailand’s TAI targets maintenance and upgrades for Thai military aircraft.