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airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns

airBaltic and El Al Israel Airlines will begin a codeshare partnership on July 1, linking European connections via Riga as airBaltic restores Riga–Tel Aviv flights on July 1. The agreement is positioned to expand one-ticket itineraries between Israel and Europe ahead of the resumption schedule.

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

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Air Astana returns Dubai service and retunes flight corridors after temporary suspension

2026-06-15T03:01:42.652025-07:00

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Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight

2026-06-14T02:30:56.077027-07:00

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Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00

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airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns airBaltic and El Al Israel Airlines will begin a codeshare partnership on July 1, linking European connections via Riga as airBaltic restores Riga–Tel Aviv flights on July 1. The agreement is positioned to expand one-ticket itineraries between Israel and Europe ahead of the resumption schedule.

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

airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns

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Air Astana returns Dubai service and retunes flight corridors after temporary suspension Air Astana is resuming line flights to the United Arab Emirates after a temporary interruption, citing its ability to benefit from stable economics: unchanged jet-fuel costs and geography. The carrier is adjusting flight routes to reflect the altered geopolitical environment in the region.

2026-06-15T03:01:42.652025-07:00

Air Astana returns Dubai service and retunes flight corridors after temporary suspension

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Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight Riyadh Air has completed its first domestic commercial route, flying Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to Jeddah in another early step toward full commercial launch. The milestone reinforces the startup carrier’s Vision 2030 ambition as it moves from readiness activity toward expanding its network.

2026-06-14T02:30:56.077027-07:00

Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight

Associated Press

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns War-related disruption is driving up jet-fuel prices and worsening fuel supply strains for African airlines, the African Airlines Association warns. The group says the crisis has exposed how heavily carriers rely on imported jet fuel—leaving networks vulnerable to rapid cost and availability swings.

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

AeroTime

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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Soroush Air begins revenue operations, signaling renewed commercial capacity from Iran amid conflict-linked constraints Iranian carrier Soroush Air has launched revenue operations, moving from earlier non-revenue activity to scheduled commercial service. The step comes as Iran’s aviation environment continues to be shaped by the regional conflict and related restrictions affecting airline network planning and access.

2026-06-12T01:58:30.720712-07:00

Soroush Air begins revenue operations, signaling renewed commercial capacity from Iran amid conflict-linked constraints

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Atlas Air adds executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to Iran fleet Atlas Air has added an executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to its Iran operations, expanding its business-jet-style capability on the type. The move underscores how operators are tailoring aircraft configurations to meet regional demand amid ongoing Iran-related operating constraints.

2026-06-11T05:41:54.413188-07:00

Atlas Air adds executive-configured Boeing 737-400 to Iran fleet

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Qatar Airways to resume daily Doha–Philadelphia nonstops Aug. 1 after American’s exit Qatar Airways will reinstate daily Doha (DOH)–Philadelphia (PHL) service from Aug. 1, operating with A350-900s. The restart follows American Airlines’ withdrawal from the route, giving travelers a new nonstop option between Philadelphia and the Middle East.

2026-06-11T04:43:33.389756-07:00

Qatar Airways to resume daily Doha–Philadelphia nonstops Aug. 1 after American’s exit

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airBaltic and El Al launch codeshare from July 1 as Riga–Tel Aviv service returns

Air Astana returns Dubai service and retunes flight corridors after temporary suspension

Riyadh Air begins domestic operations with first Riyadh–Jeddah commercial flight

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

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