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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have reopened airspace to commercial traffic after more than a month of total or partial closures following US–Iran hostilities; Bahrain's Manama International Airport resumed operations after a 39‑day shutdown and Gulf Air has restarted selected services via Bahrain.

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

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El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended

2026-04-09T00:51:13.369565-07:00

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Etihad to reconfigure A321LR to higher-density layout from Q1 2027

2026-04-08T22:02:35.901662-07:00

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Etihad to resume seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka 777 service from 26 June 2026

2026-04-08T18:46:59.477335-07:00

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El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended El Al is planning a substantial restoration of scheduled operations after several weeks of restricted flying caused by regional conflict. Passenger bookings remain suspended while the carrier automatically prioritises customers awaiting reassignment as it says it is "accelerating its return" to a normal schedule.

2026-04-09T00:51:13.369565-07:00

El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have reopened airspace to commercial traffic after more than a month of total or partial closures following US–Iran hostilities; Bahrain's Manama International Airport resumed operations after a 39‑day shutdown and Gulf Air has restarted selected services via Bahrain.

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights

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Etihad to reconfigure A321LR to higher-density layout from Q1 2027 Etihad Airways will reconfigure its Airbus A321LR cabin to a higher-density layout, increasing seat counts across the fleet from Q1 2027. The retrofit will be applied to in-service A321LRs and is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027, affecting capacity on routes served by the type.

2026-04-08T22:02:35.901662-07:00

Etihad to reconfigure A321LR to higher-density layout from Q1 2027

AeroTime

Etihad to resume seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka 777 service from 26 June 2026 Etihad Airways will resume seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka service from 26 June 2026, operating four times weekly with Boeing 777‑300ERs. The relaunch — the carrier's first scheduled flights to Dhaka since October 2023 — targets growing passenger demand and belly‑cargo flows along the South Asia trade corridor.

2026-04-08T18:46:59.477335-07:00

Etihad to resume seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka 777 service from 26 June 2026

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Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised) Cirium's March 2026 On‑Time Performance report ranks global and regional leaders in punctuality, presenting visualised OTP standings and trend and scale context across North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM and MEA. The dataset highlights month‑on‑month shifts and comparative scale between regional markets.

2026-04-08T08:36:15.452502-07:00

Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised)

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Delta halts growth, trims Q2 profit as Iran war-driven jet fuel spike adds >$2bn in costs Delta pulled planned capacity growth for the quarter and cut its Q2 profit forecast below Street expectations after Iran war-driven jet fuel spikes that will add more than $2 billion to June-quarter costs. Its refinery is expected to offset about $300 million and traffic demand remains strong.

2026-04-08T03:39:29.930362-07:00

Delta halts growth, trims Q2 profit as Iran war-driven jet fuel spike adds >$2bn in costs

Airline Economics

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Two‑week US–Iran ceasefire reopens Strait of Hormuz, eases airspace risk and cools fuel markets President Trump agreed to a two‑week US–Iran ceasefire late Tuesday, brokered as the Strait of Hormuz reopened, prompting airlines to cautiously consider restoring Gulf routings and markets to rally as oil slipped below $100/bbl. The pause reduces immediate airspace risk but jet‑fuel supply vulnerabilities persist.

2026-04-08T01:11:28.427546-07:00

Two‑week US–Iran ceasefire reopens Strait of Hormuz, eases airspace risk and cools fuel markets

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Five weeks of airstrikes and missile alerts force changes to commercial flight operations Repeated airstrikes and missile alerts over five weeks have forced changes to commercial flight operations across affected regions, with takeoff singled out as the most hazardous phase and alerts routinely requiring passengers to remain seated. Airlines and airports are adapting departure procedures, routings and schedules in response.

2026-04-07T21:02:04.215709-07:00

Five weeks of airstrikes and missile alerts force changes to commercial flight operations

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights

El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended

Etihad to reconfigure A321LR to higher-density layout from Q1 2027

Etihad to resume seasonal Abu Dhabi–Dhaka 777 service from 26 June 2026

News Timeline