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• Lizzie Rix
All Nippon Airways and Vietnam Airlines have agreed to develop a joint venture covering passenger services between Japan and Vietnam, advancing a partnership that began in 2016. The proposed venture would coordinate schedules, fares and sales to improve connectivity, trade and tourism, subject to approval by authorities in both countries.
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All Nippon Airways and Vietnam Airlines have agreed to develop a joint venture covering passenger services between Japan and Vietnam, advancing a partnership that began in 2016. The proposed venture would coordinate schedules, fares and sales to improve connectivity, trade and tourism, subject to approval by authorities in both countries.
South African Airways has confirmed it initiated legal proceedings against Kenya Airways over a contractual dispute arising from their commercial arrangements. SAA described the action as a “last resort” to protect its interests; the available report does not specify the disputed terms or the relief sought.
KM Malta Airlines is preparing to sign its 12th codeshare agreement, making partnerships a central part of its strategy against no-frills competitors. The successor to Air Malta says codeshares contribute a quarter of its revenue, while investment in customer experience is another part of its competitive approach.
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British Airways customers will be able to book travel to 13 destinations across Mexico on a single ticket under a new codeshare with Mexican budget carrier Viva. The partnership expands connections between Mexico, the UK and Europe for passengers travelling via Mexico City or Cancun.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Air France $105,000 and KLM $320,000 over more than 130 flights carrying Delta Air Lines’ code through Iraqi airspace below 32,000 feet, in violation of an FAA restriction in place for over six years. The airlines said pilots followed air traffic control instructions.
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The US Department of Transportation imposed a combined $425,000 penalty for dozens of flights operated in the Baghdad flight information region between 2022 and 2025. The flights breached a minimum-altitude restriction intended to protect aircraft from ground threats; some were marketed under Delta’s code-share.
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The oneworld carriers’ agreement will expand travel options between Finland, Oman and Australia, with connections to other European points. It is Oman Air’s first new codeshare partnership since joining the alliance in June 2025; the airlines signed the agreement on Oct. 18, 2026.
United Airlines Holdings and Air Canada are looking to add more U.S.-Canada routes to their existing joint venture. The push comes as travel between the countries has been hurt by geopolitical pressures, putting the partnership’s reach and cross-border demand in focus.
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